Nollywood movie news

Here are some recent news and updates from the Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood:

New Movie Releases

  1. "The Set Up" - a crime thriller starring Nse Ikpe-Etim, Adesua Etomi, and Jim Iyke.
  2. "Merry Men 2" - a comedy sequel starring Ayo Makun, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Ramsey Nouah.
  3. "The Ghost and the Tout" - a horror comedy starring Toyin Abraham, Chiwetalu Agu, and Nancy Isime.

Awards and Nominations

  1. The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2022 nominees have been announced, with several Nollywood films and actors making the list.
  2. The Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards 2022 held recently, with winners including Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, and Mercy Johnson.

Industry News

  1. The Nigerian government has announced plans to establish a film village in Abuja, aimed at promoting the growth of the film industry.
  2. The Lagos State government has launched a film production support scheme, aimed at encouraging local film production and job creation.
  3. The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has launched a new initiative to promote the development of the film industry, including training and capacity building programs for filmmakers.

Celebrity News

  1. Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has been appointed as a special adviser to the Lagos State government on creative industry.
  2. Actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has been appointed as the chairman of the Delta State Council for Arts and Culture.
  3. Actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has been appointed as the brand ambassador for a new beauty product line.

Upcoming Projects

  1. "King of Boys 2" - a sequel to the popular film, starring Sola Sobowale and Nse Ikpe-Etim.
  2. "Elesin Oba" - a historical drama film, directed by Biyi Bandele and starring Osas Ighodaro and Kunle Afolayan.
  3. "The Razz" - a comedy film, directed by Adebayo Tijani and starring Femi Jacobs and Toyin Abraham.

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