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New Blockbuster Movies To Watch
The Nollywood film indus
try has released new block buster movies that are currently the talk of the town particularly in the make believe industry. They include:
1. Love In Berlin
The movie produced by Isaac Izoya witnessed its first ever world premiere on September 13th this year. The film stars, Mercy Johnson, Benedict Johnson, Tonye Akposhere, Isaac Izoya and Charles Inojie among others.
The setting of the film is Athens, Greece, Berlin Germany, Frankfurt German and Lagos Nigeria.
2. Dazzling Mirage
This movie is produced by award winning film maker, Tunde Kelanic. The feature film is due for premiere November 7. The film features a hybrid of traditional theatre artistes, trained actors and a handful of Nollywood stars.
The filmed drama depicts Isola (Bayo Bankole) a radically and unreliable man who is mistaken for the formidable public complaints commissioner sSolarin by the corrupt officials of the local government council.
His presence causes panic among the officials and they make desperate efforts to out do each other so as to pacify the visitor. The flurry of activities to cover their misdeeds expose the high level of corruption and rot prevalent in the local council.
Isiola is therefore generously bribed and accorded the reception that befits the status of a man of importance. The discovery of the mistaken identity coincides with the arrival of the real public complaints commissioner. It is a must watch.
3. Stolen Lives
This movie is directed by Emmanuel Eme produced by Emmanuel Williams and Nelson Jumbo. If features Jide Kosoko, Ruth Kadiri, Beverly Osu, Bukky Wright, Kunle Coker, Alex Ekubo, Ik Ogbonna Owumi. Ugbeye, Tayo Sobola among others.
The new star studed movie is a story of four girls from different background and with different stories to tell. The story revolves around Amarachi, Janette Jumoke and Anita.
Amarachi who is the lead character in the movie was raped at a tender age while her cousin, Janette ended up being HIV positive. Jumoke fell in love with a cultist and Anita found solace in the arms of older men.
It is a movie we can say happen. Yes it is actually true. Young girls living a life they can never be proud of, engaging in different activities just to take their minds off the real problem. The movie is a must watch.
Being Mrs Elliot
Omoni Oboli’s movie being Mrs Elliot was the number one movie in cinemas within three days of its release and the first Nollywood movie to be screened at the presidential villa.
The movie is the story of a successfully married woman who was torn between two world after a life changing incident. She later found out that the best life has to offer are moments not things.
The Antique
A new blockbuster movie titled. The Antique has hit the movie market. The much anticipated epic movie stars the best and seasoned acts in Nollywood such as Olu Jacobs, Bimbo Akintola and several others.
The movie, which is set for a world premiere on October 19th at the Eko hotels and suites, tells the story of a troubled Godo kingdom as the only heir to the throne lies at death’s door therefore an innocent girl must journey to a land where mortals are forbidden in search of an antique but will she return?.
Produced by thriller adventure stars Olu Jacobs, Ricardo Agbor, Bimbo Akintola, Oge Indiana, Gabariel Afolo Lanya, Kiki Omeili, Omawumi, Dada, Akpororo and a host of other fantastic actors. Directed by Darasen Richards and DJ TEE
The movie has a rich storyline with an applaudable ancient setting laced with intrigues of tradition and the beauty of Africa’s vegetation. It was shot in a very thick forest close to Cotonou and marks the beginning of a new era for Nollywood.
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.”