Nigerian actors and actresses news
Here are some recent news and updates about Nigerian actors and actresses:
Recent Movies and Projects
- Genevieve Nnaji's movie "Lionheart" was selected as Nigeria's entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 92nd Academy Awards.
- Ramsey Nouah's movie "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has announced her new movie "Elevator Baby" which is set to premiere soon.
- Kunle Afolayan's movie "Citation" has been selected as Nigeria's entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Awards and Nominations
- The 2020 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) took place in Lagos, Nigeria, with winners including "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free" and "Elevator Baby".
- The 2020 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards took place in Lagos, Nigeria, with winners including Toyin Abraham and Ramsey Nouah.
- The 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place in Lagos, Nigeria, with winners including "King of Boys" and "Merry Men 2".
Personal News
- Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has announced her separation from her husband, Olakunle Churchill.
- Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend, Nadia Buari.
- Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson, has announced the birth of her fourth child, a baby girl.
Industry News
- The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a film village in Abuja, Nigeria, to promote the growth of the film industry.
- The Lagos State government has announced plans to establish a film school in Lagos, Nigeria, to train young filmmakers.
- The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has announced plans to expand its reach and recognition globally.
Other News
- Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has been appointed as a special adviser to the Lagos State government on creative industry.
- Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has been appointed as the chairman of the board of trustees of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).
- The Nigerian film industry has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing film industries in the world, with a projected value of $1.4 billion by 2025.
These are just a few of the recent news and updates about Nigerian actors and actresses.