Yoruba film news

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

New Movies

  1. "Omo Ologo" - A romantic comedy starring Femi Adebayo and Eniola Ajao, set to be released soon.
  2. "Egbeji" - A drama film starring Odunlade Adekola and Toyin Abraham, currently in production.
  3. "Oriki" - A thriller starring Muyiwa Ademola and Bimbo Oshin, scheduled for release in the coming months.

Awards and Nominations

  1. The 2022 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards held recently, with several Yoruba actors and actresses nominated and winning awards.
  2. Odunlade Adekola won the Best Actor award at the 2022 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for his role in the film "Egbeji".

Industry News

  1. The Yoruba film industry has been growing rapidly, with many new producers and directors emerging in recent years.
  2. The industry has also seen an increase in collaborations between Yoruba and other Nigerian film industries, such as Igbo and Hausa.
  3. The Nigerian government has been providing support to the film industry, including funding and training programs for filmmakers.

Celebrity News

  1. Femi Adebayo, a popular Yoruba actor, has been appointed as the brand ambassador for a new soap brand.
  2. Toyin Abraham, another popular Yoruba actress, has been announced as the host of a new TV show.
  3. Odunlade Adekola has been named as one of the most influential people in the Yoruba film industry by a popular entertainment magazine.

Upcoming Events

  1. The 2023 Yoruba Film Festival is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, with several Yoruba actors and actresses set to attend.
  2. The annual Nollywood Week Paris festival is also scheduled to take place, with several Yoruba films set to be screened.

I hope this information is helpful!