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  • Everything You Need to Know About “Olóládé” the Series

    Nollywood has been exceptionally consistent with Netflix releases in 2023, with productions like Black Book and Jagun-Jagun making real impact. And another TV series, Olóládé (meaning “the wealthy has come”), is set to join the lineup.

    We bring you exclusive info from TNC Africa on everything to know about Olóládé.

    Six-part series

    Olóládé, a six-part series, follows two friends — Shina, a secondary school teacher, and Lateef, an auto-mechanic — who run into sudden wealth, which they use to build a betting business. Then the consequences find them.

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    Inspired by an old Yorùbá classic?

    Olóládé the series brings to mind an old Yorùbá Nollywood film by Ebun Oloyede’s Olaiya Films, titled Olóládé Mr Money, a dramatic horror about a man who did rituals to become wealthy. Whether the series borrows from the old Yorùbá film or not, its production team has collectively described it as a “homage to Nollywood TV classics”. 

    Language

    While Yorùbá is the primary language, the writing team — headed by Lani Aisida (Skinny Girl in Transit, Rumour Has It) — brings us a relatable script that permeates ethnicity and tongues. According to the director, Adeniyi Joseph Omobulejo (TAJ), “When you watch Olóládé, you will feel a lot of nostalgia. It’s good storytelling at its core. You can expect to see relatable, well-developed characters and drama unfolding, which for me, is what good storytelling should be”.

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    The production company behind Olóládé was co-founded by Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Daniel Aideyan and Olawale Adetula — the series’ executive producers — in 2021 to focus on making original African TV series. So far, they’ve produced A Little Black Book and My Name Is A-zed.

    Production team

    Olawale Adetula, Adaugo “Falcon” Uzoma and Dele Ishola are the producers of Olóládé. The consultant producer is Leye Fabusoro, with Adeniyi Joseph-Omobulejo (TAJ) as the director. 

    TV cast

    The cast list boasts veteran actors like Femi Adebayo, Kunle Idowu (Frank Donga), Mercy Aigbe, Jaiye Kuti, Mide-Funmi Martins and Liz Da-Silva. It also features emerging Nollywood stars like Adebowale Adebayo (Mr. Macaroni), Oluwatobi Olubiyi (Agba) and Debby Felix.

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    Principal photography 

    Principal photography commenced in the first week of January 2021 in Lagos, Nigeria, and was completed in March 2021.

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    Debut release

    Olóládé the series will make its debut on Netflix on November 24, 2023. 

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    ALSO READ: We’ll Never Forget How These Old Nollywood Movies Made Us Feel

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  • “Money In The Game” Unveils Cast and Begins Filming

    Dear lover of Brotherhood and Sista by Cinemax, and Sons of the Caliphate and Halita by Innovative Television Kontents, these two film production companies are cooking something together with Money In The Game.

    What’s the story?

    Money In The Game dives into the world of sport talent management as two agencies fight over a gifted 17-year kid. It exposes the dark side of the industry through the rivalry, but it’s understandable why they want the talented kid so badly. He could be the next Mikel Obi.

    Two years in the making

    In August 2021, the pre-production team made up of veteran rapper, Six Foot Plus, Audi Maikori (Co-founder, Chocolate City Group), Emem Ema (Founder/CEO, One Management) and Eddy Madaki (Founder, EddiemPR), announced that they’d selected the songs for the soundtrack.

    A limited TV series

    The production team also announced that it’ll be a five-episode drama. As sports lovers, we hope the episodes are an hour long each, so we can savour this mini-series.

    Fresh writer

    Although the production companies are seasoned in the game, they brought in a talented writer named Kaahasa Zabedi, to handle the narrative of the series. We’re all for giving young people opportunities.

    Filming begins

    Principal photography starts this month, directed by Dimbo Atiya, the co-founder of Innovative Television Kontent. It’s his directorial debut. 

    Three locations

    The production team will be set up in Lagos, Jos and an unnamed city in the U.K. Since the show centres around football, travelling back and forth can hardly be ruled out.

    The cast

    Money in the Game will feature Mawuli Gavor, Efe Iwara, Enado Odigie and OGs like Ifeanyi Kalu and Gentle Jack.

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  • The Best African Animations of 2023

    African animation is enjoying a breakthrough this 2023, showcasing some of our finest talents to the world on platforms like Disney and ShowMax. Netflix’s first original African-animated series launched in July too. We celebrate these power moves and the opportunity portal they’ve opened for many African creators.

    While we anticipate more progress, we look at some of the best animated pictures African cinema has produced in 2023 so far.

    Kiya & The Kimoja Heroes

    This pre-school series is about a trio of best friends: Kiya, Jay and Motsie. They wield their music, dancing, martial arts and high-tech tools into formidable superpowers whenever they need to defend their community, Kimoja. Kiya and the Kimoja Heroes will have little kids thinking they’re tougher than Rambo with the flexible movement of the animation, sharp picture and bright colours.

    Supa Team 4

    This is Netflix’s first original animated series from Africa, which debuted in July 2023 to wide acclaim. Supa Team 4 is a Zambian neo-futuristic children’s series focused on the adventures of four schoolgirls trying to save the world from doom. It gives Nickelodeon Junior vibes, but its vibrant animation, storytelling and setting make it a fresh watch.

    Garbage Boy and Trash Can

    This Ridwan Moshood-animated superhero epic, Garbage Boy and Trash Can, brings the watchers into a world where everything is valuable, including garbage. In July 2023, it became the first Nigerian-made animation on Cartoon Network. The show is creative with its characters, pushing the watchers’ imagination to see inanimate things as extraordinary with live-action and hybrid programming.

    Kizazi Moto: Génération Feu

    Kehinde Bankole, Lillian Dube, Nasty C and Florence Kasumba voice characters in this animated short film series. You’re in for a futuristic Africa in Kizazi Moto, so if you like 3D animated actions, advanced tech, aliens and monsters, you’d love this.

    Ajaka: Lost In Rome

    This 2D animated series comes from the stable of Spoof Animation. It follows an exiled Alaafin of Oyo as he fights to escape slavery under a gladiator in Rome and return to the motherland.

    Aau’s Song

    Aau’s Song is the ninth episode of the Star Wars: Visions Volume 2. It brought the galaxy to Korba, a planet that mirrors South Africa. A little girl called Aau has singing abilities that can purify lightsaber crystals. With its sharp drawing, highlight effects, you’ll love this.

    Mikolo

    Mikolo is a children’s animation and live-action film by Niyi Akinmolayan. It’s about two kids who became friends with a magical bird after their curiosity led them into a mystical forest. Though it focuses on the kids, parents can learn from it about mending broken relationships and working hand-in-hand with other parents to raise their kids.

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  • 7 Funke Akindele Movies You Should Know About

    Since her first appearance on the Nigerian sitcom, I Need To Know (1997 to 2002), Funke Akindele has grown in leaps and bounds from Yoruba Nollywood actress to director and executive producer of the highest grossing films in Nigeria.

    Funke Akindele has shown her diversity and dexterity as an actress and filmmaker too many times to count, but these works deserve more attention.

    Aiye Olomo Kan (2009)

    Funke acts as a young and spoiled Demilade. An only child and uni student brought up by a single mum, she falls in love with a traditional man who loves women who know their way around the kitchen. She displayed her strength as both an actress and a film producer, featuring alongside actors like Richardo Agbor, Ayo Mogaji and Remi Oshodi.

    Apaadi (2009)

    In this 2009 epic about a promiscuous crown prince (Femi Adebayo) who’s also a bully, Funke Akindele plays his cousin. When this movie came out, it was a breath of fresh air in the film scene. Behind-the-scene videos showed how they built the impressive movie set design from scratch. The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) nominated it for Best Film in African Language, Best Costume and Best Supporting Actor (Femi Adebayo).

    Agbefo (2006)

    Funke Akindele joined forces with Segun Arinze, Taiwo Hassan and Ireti Osayemi to bring this action-packed movie to life. You’ll see Funke’s character and her gang terrorising people and escaping arrests because of a potent charm that can make them disappear. Police and thief Nollywood >>>>

    Industreet (2017)

    In 2017, she kicked off production of her TV series about the entertainment industry and budding artists trying to break into the mainstream. Industreet is a combination of industry experience and street lifestyle. It starred Niniola, Funsho Adeolu, Daddy Freeze and Linda Ejiofor.

    Maami (2011)

    “Maami” is a Yoruba word that translates to “my mother” in English. In this movie, Funke stars alongside Wale Ojo as lead actors, exploring the story of a footballer while touching on a mother’s love, single parenting and poverty. Tunde Kelani directed this drama.

    Your Excellency (2019)

    This was Funke Akindele’s directorial debut, a movie that follows the story of a rich businessman and politician who’s obsessed with Donald Trump. She also acted in it, alongside Falz, Shaffy Bello, Osas Ighodaro and Alexx Ekubo.

    Maku (2007)

    This film focuses on a spoilt child called Maku who has his family worried over his bad character. Funke Akindele, plays a … Femi Branch and Sola Kosoko were also in it.

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  • 7 Nollywood Titles Coming Soon to Netflix

    On August 15, 2023, Netflix Nigeria announced on its socials that new Nollywood films and shows will drop in the last quarter of the year.

    The new releases are films and shows adapted from other original movies. Although they’re still in different production stages, we can start to anticipate these titles.

    The Black Book

    The Editi Effiong-directed crime thriller follows the story of a man who seeks justice after a corrupt racket of policemen murdered his only child. The movie features OG Nollywood actors like Sam Dede, Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and new school guys like Olumide Owuru and Denola Grey.

    Anikulapo: The Series

    A follow-up to the acclaimed Nollywood epic, Anikulapo, released in 2022. It’s coming in four episodes with actors Kunle Remi and Sola Sobowale reprising their roles. New cast members include Gabriel Afolayan and Layi Wasabi.

    Ijogbon

    Ijogbon is also coming from the stables of Kunle Afolayan via his production company,  The Golden Effects Pictures. It’s a tale of four teens who saw a pouch of diamond and kept it. But they had to deal with the severe consequences that followed. 

    As Nigerians living in Nigeria right now, we doubt anyone who stumbles on diamonds would leave them and face their front either. Anyway, we look forward to what Gabriel Afolayan, Ruby Akubeueze, Fawa Aina (Ikorodu Boiz) have for us in Ijogbon.

    Blood Vessel

    Six friends attempt to escape a major coup and pandemonium in Niger Delta as stowaways on a ship sailing to South America.

    Blood Vessel is directed by Moses Inwang (Merry Men 2, American Driver) and stars Jideofor Kene Achufusi (Living In Bondage: Breaking Free, Black Rose) Adaobi Dibor (The Stand Up, Purple Story), David Ezekiel (Maia).

    WAR: Wrath and Revenge

    War and Revenge is a show and spin-off from Sons of the Caliphate movie. This drama follows Binta, a governor’s wife, who would spill blood to see her husband succeed and climb to the top ranks of power. Now the husband is about to take a second wife. What the hell do you think she’ll do to protect her marriage? We’ll find out.

    Oloture: The Series

    This follow up to the Oloture movie will see the young and traumatized journalist Oloture continue her undercover journalist role across African countries like Niger and Libya. It is set to premiere in the last quarter of 2023 and early 2024.

    To Kill A Monkey

    This is a crime-thriller series written and directed by Kemi Adetiba (King of Boys, King of Boys: The Return). To Kill A Monkey (TKAM) is, according to Kemi, “a crazy story” that came to her on the morning of her wedding engagement. The show is produced by Kemi Adetiba and features actors like William Benson, Bimbo Akintola, Bucci Franklin and Chidi Mokeme. TKAM just kicked off production, but we can’t wait to grab a seat and sit with it when it comes out.

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  • 10 Of Our Favourite Indian Actors From Zee World!
    These are the actors from the different Indian dramas on Zee World that keep us entertained everyday!

    10. Varun Badola

    We all had a love-hate relationship with Varun Badola‘s bipolar character as Vikram in Breaking Free.

    9. Gulki Joshi

    Gulki Joshi‘s character as Sugni in Breaking Free attempted to change the age old tradition of the Bedni, which is prostitution.

    8. Rajshree Thakur

    The mocha-coloured skin actress mesmerised us as the main character in Saloni.

    7. Sharad Kelkar

    Sharad Kelkar acted the role Nahar Singh, Saloni Singh’s husband in Saloni.

    6. Prachi Desai

    Prachi showed her versatility as an actor in The Promise. Her character, Baani, went through various dramatic changes in.

    5. Ram Kapoor

    Ram Kapoor’s character as Jay Walia in The Promise had us happy, sad and most times, frustrated.

    4. Abhishek Rawat

    As Shekar in the drama Laali, Abhishek was the selfless rich boy from the mansion, who always wanted to help others.

    3. Ratan Rajput

    We all rooted for Ratan Rajput‘s character in Laali.

    2. Kratika Sengar

    Kratika Sengar captivated us with her awesome performance as Aarti the wife of Yash Sindhia in Married Again.

    1. Gurmeet Choudhary

    Gurmeet’s character Yash Sindhia in Married Again had us rushing home every night at 8 pm, just to make sure we didn’t miss the show!

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