Nollywood news update

Here's a recent update on Nollywood news:

Recent Releases:

  1. "The Set Up" - A crime thriller starring Adesua Etomi and Banky W, which premiered on Netflix in June.
  2. "Merry Men 2" - A comedy sequel starring Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, and Ali Baba, which was released in July.
  3. "The Ghost and the Tout" - A horror-comedy starring Toyin Abraham and Chiwetalu Agu, which premiered on Netflix in August.

Awards and Nominations:

  1. The 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place in March, with winners including "Living in Bondage: Breaking Free" (Best Movie) and "King of Boys" (Best Movie West Africa).
  2. The 2020 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards took place in December, with winners including "Elevator Baby" (Best Movie) and "The Set Up" (Best Movie - Thriller).

Celebrity News:

  1. Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, announced her separation from her husband, Olakunle Churchill, in July.
  2. Singer and actress, Tiwa Savage, celebrated her 40th birthday in February, with a star-studded party.
  3. Actor, Jim Iyke, celebrated his 40th birthday in September, with a low-key celebration.

Industry News:

  1. The Nigerian government announced plans to establish a film village in Abuja, with a budget of N10 billion.
  2. The Lagos State government launched a film production fund, with a budget of N500 million, to support local filmmakers.
  3. The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) announced a new partnership with the Nigerian government to promote African cinema.

Upcoming Projects:

  1. "The Razz" - A comedy series starring Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz, which is set to premiere on Netflix in 2023.
  2. "Elesin Oba" - A drama film starring Kunle Afolayan and Toyin Abraham, which is set to premiere in 2023.
  3. "The Blood Covenant" - A horror film starring Ramsey Nouah and Nse Ikpe-Etim, which is set to premiere in 2023.

These are just a few of the latest updates from the Nollywood industry. Stay tuned for more news and updates!