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Here are some recent news and updates from the Nigerian Nollywood industry:

Latest News

  1. New Movie Releases: "The Set Up" starring Nse Ikpe-Etim and Adesua Etomi, "Merry Men 2" starring Ayo Makun and Ramsey Nouah, and "Love is War" starring Ramsey Nouah and Uche Jombo have been released in cinemas.
  2. Awards and Nominations: The 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominees have been announced, with Nollywood stars like Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, and Ramsey Nouah receiving nods.
  3. Industry Controversies: There has been a controversy surrounding the alleged theft of scripts and intellectual property in the industry, with some producers and writers speaking out against the practice.
  4. New Talent: Up-and-coming actress, Sharon Ooja, has been making waves with her debut film "The Smart Money Woman", while actor, Timini Egbuson, has been praised for his performance in "Elevator Baby".

Recent Movies

  1. The Set Up: A crime thriller starring Nse Ikpe-Etim and Adesua Etomi, about two women who team up to take down a corrupt police officer.
  2. Merry Men 2: A comedy sequel to the 2018 film, starring Ayo Makun and Ramsey Nouah, about a group of friends who get into various misadventures.
  3. Love is War: A romantic drama starring Ramsey Nouah and Uche Jombo, about two people who fall in love despite their differences.
  4. Elevator Baby: A drama film starring Timini Egbuson, about a young man who becomes the guardian of a baby left in an elevator.

Industry Updates

  1. New Production Companies: Several new production companies have emerged in the industry, including "The Film Factory" and "Nollywood Studios".
  2. Collaborations: There have been several collaborations between Nollywood producers and international studios, including a partnership between "The Film Factory" and "Netflix".
  3. Training and Mentorship: The industry has seen an increase in training and mentorship programs for young actors and producers, aimed at developing their skills and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Celebrity News

  1. Genevieve Nnaji: The actress has been making headlines with her latest film "Ratnik", which premiered at the 2022 Berlin International Film Festival.
  2. Rita Dominic: The actress has been praised for her performance in "La Femme Anjola", a film that premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.
  3. Ramsey Nouah: The actor has been busy with several film projects, including "Love is War" and "Merry Men 2".

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the Nigerian Nollywood industry. I hope you find them interesting!