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New Nollywood Movies To Watch
Mama Africa
Produced by Nobert
Ajaegbu. The movie stars: Tonto Dike, Frank Artus, Chigozie Atuanya, Zack Orji, Jibola Dabo and Belinda Effah among others.
Synopsis: The movie which is rich in morals, adventure, intrigues, suspense and action is an expose to the goings on in the corridors of power, how the ruling Minority controls the lives of masses, trampling even on their human rights at will. Over 500 children die of fake vaccine epidemic. The poor and needy looked up in a military detention camp without any hope of food or freedom when they were to be kept in a rehabilitation home.
The rich and wealthy embezzling collective resources and celebrating, while the poor and needy rot away in poverty, no food, no drugs, no education, no hope until Nathan, a courageous and selfless human rights activists steps into the picture, giving up his life, family and freedom all in a bid to save his mother land.
The producer in a chat with the press after the premiere of the movie in Lagos recently, said the movie was inspired by his zeal to advocate for less corruption in government. The premiere had a lot of stars in attendance, including Lancelot Imasuen, Chigozie Afuanya, Mary Uranta Steve Eboh and a host of film makers.
Misfit: This drama genre stars Ijeoma Grace Agu, Rita Edwards, Kelechi Udegbe etc.
Synopsis: Misfit tells the story of a prostitute (Ijeoma Grace Agu) who was kidnapped by a mysterious group but decides to take charge of her fate by planning her escape.
Render To Ceaser: The Drama Stars Gbenga Akinnagbe, Omoni Oboli, Wale Ojo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Lucky Ejim etc.
Synopsis: The movie render to Ceaser revolves round two friends who returned home from abroad to join an ambitious government scheme in the police force.
Apaye: This Drama movie is rated 18 and Stars Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, Mbong Amata and Milliscient Jack.
Synopsis: Apaye is the story of Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah born in the creeks of where is now Bayelsa State. Abandoned by her husband and left to fend for her six children …. Against the odds, she became a woman of substance in a community that never believed anything good would come from her.
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”