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  • 8 Nollywood Movies Have Been Selected For The Toronto International Film Festival

    8 Nollywood Movies Have Been Selected For The Toronto International Film Festival
    For the first time, Nollywood movies will be showing at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival happening in September 2016.

    Breaking the news on her Instagram page, Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli congratulated the producers of the selected movies.

    The movies were selected in the City to City category, which highlights filmmakers living and working in a selected city. Movie producers from Lagos were considered during the selection regardless of the cities their movies were set in.

    In addition to this awesome news, Nollywood actors, OC Ukeje and Somkele will be featured as part of the Rising Stars of the festival

    Some of the movies selected include: ’76’, The Arbitration, ‘Just Not Married’, ’93 Days’, ‘Okafor’s Law’, ‘Green White Green, ‘Taxi Driver Oko Ashewo’ and ‘The Wedding Party’.

    The Toronto Film Festival is scheduled to run through September 8 -18. This is an incredibly huge step for Nollywood and we couldn’t be anymore impressed.

  • A Nigerian War Movie Is Coming Soon To Cinemas And We’re So Here For It

    A Nigerian War Movie Is Coming Soon To Cinemas And We’re So Here For It
    76′ is definitely one of the most anticipated Nollywood movies of all time and it’s almost here!

    The historical movie which has been in the works since 2012, was shot in the ancient city of Ibadan.

    ’76’, which is set 6 years after the Nigerian civil war features real life and archived footage, in addition to that, scenes from the movie were shot in an actual military barracks.

    Also, the cast members were trained in the Nigerian Defence Academy for 21 days and the entire production received approval and backing from the Nigerian military.

    ’76’ tells the story through the eyes of a soldier, played by Ramsey Nouah, who was accused of assassinating General Murtala Mohammed, and his pregnant wife, played by Rita Dominic.

    Although the movie is yet to be released for public viewing, former President Obasanjo was treated to a private screening with some of the film actors on August 15.

    The movie is coming soon to cinemas. Meanwhile, you can watch the trailer below:

  • QUIZ: Can You Guess Which Of These Nollywood Film Titles Are Real?

    QUIZ: Can You Guess Which Of These Nollywood Film Titles Are Real?
    We know Nollywood movie titles can be a bit extra sometimes. But can you guess which of these ones are real? Take this quiz to find out.
  • 10 Times Patience Ozokwor Reminded Us Of Our Scary Aunty

    10 Times Patience Ozokwor Reminded Us Of Our Scary Aunty

    1. When she is waiting for you to finish telling foolish lies so she can descend on you.

    God has caught you.

    2. When you ask her relationship advice, she’s like:

    Aunty relationship, not human ATM machine.

    3. When you take her to the teacher that has been bullying you at school.

    Please my champion is here! Oya talk again.

    4. When your parents report you to her, she’s like:

    You have entered one chance oh!

    5. When she hears that you are still doing independent woman and don’t want to marry.

    “You think the world will wait for you? My friend you better allow your head be correct!”

    6. When you try to defend yourself against her insults.

    If you know what is good for you!

    7. When she hears you refuse to break up with your boyfriend that does not have sense.

    You want to kill her?

    8. When she sees her former friends that tried to disgrace her outside.

    But if you don’t confront them ma, will the world end?

    9. When she sends you on an errand and you forgot to collect her change.

    Very what? Very good!

    10. How she poses in all the family pictures.

    Funky mama!
  • 10 Times Aki And Paw-Paw Reminded Us Of Our Little Brothers

    10 Times Aki And Paw-Paw Reminded Us Of Our Little Brothers

    1. How your mother dresses them for church:

    Whether or not they are twins, they must do “and co”.

    2. When either of your brothers are asked about you:

    “Very wicked girl oh!”

    3. When you promise to bring them a present after work:

    4. What they think they look like after one visit to the gym:

    Mscheww. Dreamers!

    5. How they behave when you get in trouble:

    So much joy and happiness!

    6. When they try to look innocent when you catch them doing something wrong:

    “No oh, we did not break it on purpose!”

    7. When you forget to lock your room, you come back and meet them like this:

    Because everything in the house is for playing!

    8. Your brothers after a long day of looking for trouble and causing wahala everywhere:

    They need the energy for tomorrow’s shenanigans.

    9. When you tell them to pose for a picture they’re like:

    Zikoko’s next top models!

    10. When you ask them where they got something you’ve never seen before:

    They don’t know how to be serious sha.
  • 17 Nollywood Translators That Need To Learn Their Work

    17 Nollywood Translators That Need To Learn Their Work
    Instead of doing their translating work, these Nollywood translators were doing everything else:

    1. This translator that did not sleep well before work.

    2. The translator that is getting paid less than minimum wage.

    3. The translator that did not eat before work:

    4. The translator they are owing salary:

    5. The translator that is on strike:

    6. The translator that is looking for career change:

    7. The translator that has just given up completely:

    8. The translator that was distracted by chest and jacuzzi:

    9. When the translator’s deadline is midnight and it’s 11:55pm:

    10. This translator that failed spelling class:

    11. This translator that is afraid to just say “single”:

    12. The translator that was gossiping at work instead of translating.

    13. This translator that would clearly rather start their own business:

    14. This translator that got carried away with the parable:

    15. This translator that REALLY needs to learn their work:

    16. This translator that was watching Peak milk advert:

    17. This translator that was busy reading Zikoko instead of doing their work:

  • The Different Kinds of Nigerian Mothers

    The Different Kinds of Nigerian Mothers

    1. The Strict Mother

    She never stops shouting Will come into your room and leave your door open She talks to you with her eyes alone and you get it

    2. The Caring and Overprotective Mother

    Most caring mother Has never beaten you once Will beg you to be a responsible child, and not forget where you’re from

    3. The Emotional Mother

    She can cry you a river or a waterfall When you do something wrong she will cry till you feel horrible Your dad pampers her all the time

    4. The Hyper Mother

    She has your back when your teachers are messing up Ride or die mother Once you please her,she has your back with your dad

    5. The “Over-Extrovert” Mother

    Is at every party in the estate Will probably embarrass you when you both are outside She thinks she dresses better than your girlfriend

    6. The “Razor Mouth” Mother

    Nobody messes with her She has probably insulted all the teachers that don’t like you She has a lucrative lace business

    7. The Christian Mother

    She will keep you at morning devotion for one hour Is an expert at telling you not to do early relationships Can give you her last money to have fun

    8. The Young Mother

    Nobody believes she is your mum All your guy friends like coming to visit you Your sisters like her cause she knows how to gist

    9. The 21st Century Mother

    Cooks the best food for real All your friends like coming to visit for food Manages to run two businesses at the same time

    10. The Newly Born Again Mother

    She used to be a party person She is now a deaconess Can insult the life out of people, but she’s born again now

    11. The Generous Mother

    She will sell her jewellry to send you to school Her daughter-in-law loves her so much Will give the best advice at anytime

    12. The Fighting Mother

    She has 10 kobokos Her daughter-in-law is tired of life She wants to live with her sons all year long
  • 15 Pictures That Prove Yoruba Movies Have No Chill At All

    15 Pictures That Prove Yoruba Movies Have No Chill At All

    1. This pastor’s interests:

    Oshey new age pastor.

    2. This unforgiving lender:

    See this one.

    3. This unsatisfied wife:

    8 rounds? When it’s not tennis.

    4. This film poster with North West:

    From where to where?

    5. This vengeful ghost:

    Lmao. They didn’t even try with this ‘ghost’.

    6. This very descriptive madam:

    *COUGHS*

    7. This effective metaphor:

    Well, that’s an interesting way to phrase it.

    8. This incredibly weird request:

    We don’t even want to know.

    9. This scene that defies explanation:

    We have no words.

    10. This honest confession:

    He is just speaking his mind sha.

    11. This insanely weird question:

    Wait, WHAT?

    12. The case of the missing pant:

    Cynthia has a point.

    13. See ehn, we are done.

    Lmao. What is this, abeg?

    14. This creepy threat:

    Ah! Just like that?

    15. This brand new word:

    ‘Sexically’ is our new favourite word.
  • Watch The Trailer Of 93 Days: An Amazing Nollywood Movie About The 2014 Ebola Outbreak

    Watch The Trailer Of 93 Days:  An Amazing Nollywood Movie About The 2014 Ebola Outbreak
    When the Ebola virus broke out across West Africa in 2014 , it left an unforgettable mark especially in Nigeria.

    The haemorrhagic fever which causes death of most of its victims was first recorded when a Liberian-American diplomat, Patrick Sawyer, collapsed at the Murtala Mohammed airport during a trip to Nigeria.

    He was checked into First Consultant Medical Centre, where his Ebola status was confirmed under the supervision of Dr Ameyo Adedavoh, who eventually died of the disease during the process.

    93 Days tells the real story of the men and women who actively fought to prevent the spread of the disease in Nigeria.

    Delivering a powerful performance, Bimbo Akintola, who acts as the female consultant who contacted the government after discovering Patrick Sawyer was infected with the virus.

    The movie which was directed by Steve Gukas is coming soon to Nigerian cinemas.

    It’s amazing how Nollywood has created an accurate narration of an important experience in Nigerian history. You can watch the trailer here.

  • 12 Nollywood Movies That Probably Gave You Nightmares As A Child

    1. After School Hours

    Honestly, this movie made people think twice before eating puff puff.

    2. Witches

    Remember ‘Ekuku le ku’ and the horrific nails on the witches?

    3. Koto Aiye

    This Yoruba movie was the stuff nightmares were made off.

    4. Living In Bondage

    This movie made many of us scared of going to the toilet at night.

    5. Nneka The Pretty Serpent

    In all honesty, there was nothing pretty about this movie.

    6. Diamond Ring

    Instead of just saying “It’s not good to steal”, they made this movie about an angry ghost that lost a diamond ring.

    7. Last Burial

    This was the movie that launched Clem Ohameze’s acting career as the perpetual ritualist.

    8. Agbara Nla

    When Mount Zion started making their good Vs evil films that couldn’t be more frightening.

    9. Karishika

    Karishika Karishika, queen of darkness, Lucifer Lucifer, King of demons.

    10. Blood Money

    The name says it all.

    11. Full Moon

    We can never forgive Nollywood for this movie sha.

    12. End Of The Wicked

    Alex Usifo basically drank blood from beginning and end of this movie!