Nollywood news update
Here's a recent update on Nollywood news:
Recent Releases:
- "The Set Up" - A crime thriller starring Adesua Etomi and Banky W, which premiered on Netflix in June.
- "Merry Men 2" - A comedy sequel starring Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, and Ali Baba, which was released in July.
- "The Ghost and the Tout" - A horror-comedy starring Toyin Abraham and Chiwetalu Agu, which premiered on Netflix in August.
Awards and Nominations:
- 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).
- 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:
- Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, announced her separation from her husband, Olakunle Churchill, in July.
- Singer and actress, Tiwa Savage, celebrated her 40th birthday in February, with a star-studded party.
- Actor, Jim Iyke, celebrated his 40th birthday in September, with a low-key celebration.
Industry News:
- The Nigerian government announced plans to establish a film village in Abuja, with a budget of N10 billion.
- The Lagos State government launched a film production fund, with a budget of N500 million, to support local filmmakers.
- The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) announced a new partnership with the Nigerian government to promote African cinema.
Upcoming Projects:
- "The Razz" - A comedy series starring Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz, which is set to premiere on Netflix in 2023.
- "Elesin Oba" - A drama film starring Kunle Afolayan and Toyin Abraham, which is set to premiere in 2023.
- "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!