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Nollywood Needs To Create New Brand -Nodash
Adekunle Nodash Adejuyigbe, the director of the 2019 thriller, “The Delivery Boy” says Nigerian film industry needs to rebrand to keep up with expectations of its audience
He said despite being the second largest movie industry in the world in terms of film out put ahead of Hollywood, Nollywood has faced relentless criticism for its largely unambitious story telling and average production quality.
Speaking after the special screening of his directorial debut at the Alliance Francais ,Mile Adenuga Center in Lagos on Sunday February 9,2020,Nodash called Nollywood a miracle.
He stated that the industry has been built into second largest in the world by a bunch of people with no resources, you have got to respect that no matter what you think of the content.
He also noted that home videos will need to keep existing because there is a market for themim in every country around the world.However, he said the industry must also produce tons of a different kind of content that will change the minds of people about its value.
He said now there are about 2000 films being made every year in Nigeria and most of them are home videos, the films that are a little more cinematic in their approach I don’t think they are up to 10 every year, he said.
Nodash: Meanwhile, Delivery Boy has screened at the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF).It was gathered that PAFF held from February 12 to 23,2020 in the United State of America’s largest gathering of black film makers, audience’s and other stake holders from around the world.
The firm’ s director, Adekunle Nodash Adejuiyigbe represented Nigeria at the festival where the film was screened multiple times and earned rave reviews.
Delivery Boy is the story of a runaway teenage suicide bomber (Jamail Ibrahim) and his new found ally, a young prostitute(Jemima Osunde)who must rely on each other to survive the night.
The search for answers to the situation that made them who they are, they are both runway out of time and soon realize they need each other to achieve their goals.
Their journey takes them through the under belly of the city exposing the hidden backside of the African society and its dangerous culture of silence in the presence of evil. According to reports, the Delivery Boy snagged the Best Achievement in Visual Effects Awards at the 2019 African Movie Academy Awards(AMAA).
The film has screened around the world on various festivals including the 25th New York African Film festival,Lights, Camera, Action film festival and Nollywood Week Paris.
The Delivery Boy also screened at Jagran International film festival, Lake International film festival, Lake Pan African film festival and won Best Nigerian film at the 2018 AFRIFF Globe awards.
The film also received accolades as part of the films that represented Nigeria cinema at the Carthage film festival Tunisia in 2019.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
