Nollywood news

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

Latest News

  1. Genevieve Nnaji's Netflix Deal: Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji has signed a deal with Netflix to produce a new film, making her the first Nigerian actress to do so.
  2. RMD's New TV Series: Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has announced a new TV series, "Rattlesnake", which is set to premiere on Netflix soon.
  3. Tonto Dikeh's New Music: Actress Tonto Dikeh has released a new single, "Crazy", which is gaining popularity on music streaming platforms.
  4. Nollywood Stars at the AMVCA: The 7th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) held recently, with several Nollywood stars in attendance, including Genevieve Nnaji, RMD, and others.
  5. Nollywood's First Virtual Film Festival: The Nollywood Virtual Film Festival (NVFF) has been launched, featuring a selection of Nollywood films that can be streamed online.

Recent Releases

  1. Living in Bondage: Breaking Free: A sequel to the classic Nollywood film "Living in Bondage", this new film stars Ramsey Nouah, Kenneth Okonkwo, and others.
  2. Merry Men 2: The sequel to the popular comedy film "Merry Men" has been released, starring Ayo Makun, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and others.
  3. The Bling Lagosians: A new comedy film that explores the lives of the wealthy and influential in Lagos, starring Toyin Abraham, Bisola Aiyeola, and others.

Industry Developments

  1. Nollywood's Growing Global Reach: Nollywood films are gaining popularity globally, with many films being screened at international film festivals and streaming on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
  2. Government Support for Nollywood: The Nigerian government has announced plans to provide more support for the film industry, including funding for film production and distribution.
  3. Nollywood's Impact on the Economy: A recent report has highlighted the significant economic impact of Nollywood on the Nigerian economy, with the industry generating billions of naira in revenue each year.

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