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]]>We just had to see this movie, to get rushing with our review. This movie features Kelly Rowland who is the star actor.
This is the story of a murder defense attorney who agreed to defend a seductive artist Zyiar out of compassion. First with a motive of empathy, paying her bills, and trying to go against her husband’s family who truly despised her. When passion and strong desire came into the supposedly official relationship between her and her client, also attached to her nearly failed marriage. She fell for her client’s love spell (not literally). We may call it that.
Well, The twist comes when she pulled out of the case due to the sexual relationship with her client and went on a vacation. Which leads her to see the allegedly murdered victim. It was all a framed story. Before we get ahead. It’s a good place to chip in that this artist was framed for murder due to his toxic relationships with ladies.
Bold of Mea to assume she had been smitten by love. The movie ends with a complicated plot- Meas’ husband Carl, his brother. and his mum from the beginning had set up Zyair. To pay revenge for her sister and the artist Zyair, who cheated on Carl’s Brother. It was a sexual movie, filled with thrill and a lot of twists.
But our editors will be giving it a 7/10 rating. The seductive artist’s story just didn’t add up, how he could seduce women so easily. How controlling he was with his defense attorney and some little flops in the storyline too.
But it is a good movie to see. Tyler Perry’s movie also stars Trevante Rhodes, Sean Sagar, Nick Sagar, and RonReaco Lee.
Go see this movie and tell us what you think.
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]]>This movie has quite a number of reviews both from Nigerians and Diasporans. With a Top 10 ranking on Netflix Naija and Netflix UK trending list;
It is expected we should speak highly of it. But our editors are giving their honest reviews.
First of all, we acknowledge the excellent scripting, storytelling, and directing by the crew.
Jagun Jagun was produced by the veteran actor Femi Adebayo, and directed by Tope Adebayo and Adebayo Tijjani.
The 2 hours 14 minutes film shares the story of a young boy Gbotija, who witnessed the painful death of his father- Lagbayi. After this painful incident by the wicked rulers of his community. Gbotija grew up to be a man who goes to any length to avenge.
Although Fierce and strong, he arrives at a warrior training ground to train more for his plan of revenge ahead.
The plot twist has it that the warlord of the said camp masterminded the series of invasions that led to his father’s death.
Everything was happening as he had expected, until a series of events led to his popularity, Also leading to envy from the warlord (Ogundiji) of the camp. This makes a great rivalry unfold.
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The props, lighting, and total cinematography of this movie were excellent. We expected shaky cinematography since the fighting scenes were so many but surprisingly were stable.
Apart from a crappy visual scene of a finger being butchered, at the beginning. Overall, we give this movie an 8/10.
Femi Adebayo delivered an excellently scripted and directed movie.
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]]>Netflix recently announced the list of movies to be anticipated in the last quarter of 2023.
With Mo Abudu, Kemi Adetiba and Kola Afolayan who have made remarkable magic in recent Netflix Naija 2023. And are also promising great movies in this last quarter. Here’s a look at the Nollywood movies for this quarter.
Ijogbon
A story produced by Golden Effects Pictures and also created by director Kunle Afolayan.
It’s a story of 4 teens about to face the repercussions of an alleged stolen diamond in a rural area.
Anikulapo(Series)
The Anikulapo series will be making it back to our screens in the last quarter.
This is a story of an unfaithful stranger. For love, he turned his back on a community that sheltered him. This is also a story produced by Golden Effects Pictures and directed by Kunle Afolayan.
Blood Vessels
A Netflix Naija 2023 story of six friends trying to escape their hometown by a ship on its way to South America.
This film is directed by Moses Inwang and produced by Agozie Ugwu, Arafat Bello-Osagie & Roxanne Adekunle-Wright. It features Daniel Ezekiel and Dibor Adaobi as its lead cast.
Wrath and Revenge
The shaded story of politics, mixed with the wrath of a jealous woman. Chaos follows after Bintas’ husband makes it into the governorship office, and attempts to betray his wife by taking a second wife.
This new series is a drama from the Ebony Life Studios. Directed by Dimba Atiya, and Produced by Mo Abudu.
The Black Book
This Crime Thriller produced by Kemi Lala, and directed by Editi Effiong. Features Richard Mofe Damijo and Ade Laoye as its Lead Cast.
In this script , a man’s only son goes after some police men, linked to the root of his fathers death.
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]]>On the biggest viewing platform in the world today, with their most famous daughter, it’s hard to watch Shanty Town and not pause to Google what language Ini Edo and Nse Ikpe-Etim are speaking on the show or even Google their characters’ names to find out what they mean. As a proud Ibomite, Ini Edo is on a mission to position the richness of her culture on a global scale; that’s why as one of the producers of Shanty Town, she created strong Ibibio female characters to represent them and more importantly, to make young Ibomite women who watch the series know that they can achieve success like Ini.
The Ibibio people account for about 8 million out of Nigeria’s 225 million people – that’s just under 4% of the country’s population. Putting this number alongside the most-populated ethnic groups such as the Hausa (66 million people), the Igbo (40 million people) and the Yoruba (47 million people), you will see why the spoken Ibibio language in Shanty Town represents a major cultural moment for their people.
Spoilers ahead…
Shanty Town is an ensemble series, assembling the biggest of Nollywood’s stars in Ini Edo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Shaffy Bello, Chidi Mokeme, Nancy Isime, Uche Jombo, and Nse Ikpe-Etim. It helps that Ini and Nse play characters who are not the stereotypical damsels in distress or helpless playthings for male characters. Ini plays Inem, whose real name is Amanda and happens to be a surviving twin and undercover policewoman. She is able to infiltrate the Shanty Town – a community in Lagos controlled by a pimp and gangster called Scar played by Chidi Mokeme – because her identical twin sister once lived in the Shanty Town but succumbed to cancer unbeknownst to the community dwellers.
Nse Ikpe-Etim plays Ene, the pimp’s deputy. Even though she ranks higher than Inem in the community as the former is a pimp deputy and the latter is a prostitute, the Ibibio language frequently erases this hierarchy between them and the viewer can sometimes forget whom is senior to whom.
Ini Edo’s character, Inem, frequently challenges Scar and Ene without caring about the consequences. Imagine the impact that will have on a female Ibomite who watches the series! She’ll feel she can take charge in a male-dominated society and achieve her objectives and goals. Not to talk of when she finds out that in real-life Ini Edo was one of the producers! The sky will be her limit!
At the end of the series, justice prevailed within the Shanty Town as information Inem got led to the death of Scar and the arrest of his boss Chief DaCosta Fernandez played by Richard Mofe-Damijo.
In a state of just over 5 million people with more men than women. Akwa Ibom can add Shanty Town to its growing list of achievements.
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January marks a New Year with new resolutions, and new promises to yourself to
fulfill your financial goals. This new year, follow in the famed footsteps of Otedola,
newly appointed ambassador for Nigerian fintech start-up Bamboo, and start this
year on a high with a stream of global and local investment options using Bamboo.
Remarkably, this isn’t the first time that actress and media personality Temi Otedola
has ventured into the tech world.
This ambassadorship announcement comes mere
months after the release of Temi Otedola’s latest Nollywood feature film – The Man
for the Job – on Amazon Prime Video, in which Otedola embodied the role of an IT
the genius within Lagos’s colorful and contemporary fintech era. A film directed by Niyi
Akinmolayan, whose passion for the fintech industry encouraged Otedola to dive
deep into the tech industry immersing herself in her character.
“I’m so often inspired by people who are doing big and bold things!” Temi says. “With
this Bamboo ambassadorship, I hope to encourage other Nigerian youth to take
independence in their investments and lead them to entrepreneurial success.”
Currently available in Nigeria and Ghana, Bamboo is an app dedicated to helping
Africans build wealth from the ground up by offering easy, secure, and reliable
access to above-inflation returns through investments in publicly listed US
companies, a bundle of companies called an ETF, other African companies, mutual
funds, and fixed-income products from around the world.
About Temi Otedola
Temi has established herself as Nollywood’s rising star – and formerly as a TV
presenter and fashion influencer. She has previously worked with top-tier
international luxury brands, including Gucci, Bulgari, Estee Lauder, and more. In the
last few years, she has made waves in the award-winning Netflix Original ‘Citation’,
‘The Man for the Job’ and, most recently, her performance in her stage debut in
‘Motherland the Musical’ shot her to Nollywood stardom and has positioned her as a
formidable talent to watch from Africa.
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]]>In this drama, Daan Ludik is a ‘successful’ entrepreneur who managed to build an empire from his furniture business. However, this is not the exact situation. We find out later that beyond the furniture business, Ludik was a criminal. He smuggled diamonds, but he managed to stay hidden for a long time. In fact, he was also a ‘family man.
His ‘peaceful businesses’ were doing just fine until a mafia found out that his hands were not clean. The mafia kidnaps a member of the family, keeping Ludik very busy trying to protect his family, his name, his business, and everything in between. He was forced by the mafia into using his business for more criminal activities. Expectedly, Ludik still sought ways to grow his business with all the crime he got into
Ludik may not be one of the dramas we tag ‘must watch’, nevertheless, it might interest many people. If you enjoy double-crossing, bloodshed, crime, etc., well, you might enjoy this drama. However, if you are like most of us that would rather see something else, then best of luck if you watch past the second episode.
Verdict on Ludik
Arguably, we sound biased already. That’s not what it is. The expertise involved in writing and producing this drama cannot be underestimated. The intelligence shines through clearly. Ludik is a drama that makes little effort to capture many audiences at once. We would still give it a 4.5 out of 10 stars.
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]]>Starting this week on a very stylish note, we are drooling over some of our evergreen Nollywood actresses rocking black dresses.
These were the women who gave us our first smile while watching Nollywood.
We might not be seeing much of them on screen, but we have been catching up with them at events and on Instagram.
Before we divert into how much we miss them on our screens, let’s get right into these queens rocking a black dress, either on a red carpet, on a casual outing, or just for studio pictures.
- Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw Nuttal. We still see her on our screens. She still features in many Netflix movies and series.
She is a fitness and natural hair enthusiast. Kate won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie Stronger than Pain in 2008.
She is not so much of a fashion enthusiast, but Kate looks good when she wants to.
One thing about Kate? She looks really hot when she wants to. I mean, look at her in that black suit dress. Stunning!
- Rita Dominic
The beautiful Rita Dominic just got married to the Daily Times publisher Fidelis Anosike.
She is not much of a social media person, but you can get little updates about her personal life from her pages. She won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2010, for the movie “The Maiden”.
She’s not a fashion freak, but she shows up when she needs to.
3. Oge Okoye
Oge can be quite fashionable when she wants to be. The actress is divorced with two beautiful kids.
This is one actress we miss on our screens.
Oge transitioned from just an actress to a producer.
which we think is taking most of her time.
Spot this phenomenal actress in these black dresses.
4. Ini Edo
Actress Iniobong Edo Ekim began her film career in 2000 and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut.
She was formally married in 2008 to an American-based businessman called Philip Ehiagwina. However, they divorced in 2014. And she is currently still single.
Ini Edo is a fashion enthusiast, you will find her slaying on the red carpet, at weddings, and even at her movies.
With this hourglass figure? Ini Edo slayed this black dress look.
And is it just us? Or Ini is always looking less than her age?
5. Chioma Chukwuka.
Chioma Chukwuka is an actress, director, and movie producer.
In 2007, she won the African Movie Academy Award for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” for her performance in the movie “Sins of the Flesh”, and the Afro Hollywood Award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.
The actress is a mother and a literal homemaker.
She makes great delicacies as a side hustle.
When it comes to fashion, you can’t count Chioma in.
But just like every woman, she shows up when she has to.
Check out her stunning looks in a black dress.
And this ends the list of our evergreen Nollywood actresses in black dress.
We hope you enjoyed this ride with us.
Leave a comment.
And have a stylish week ahead.
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]]>In the Locke and Keys series, a family flees personal catastrophes in a prior location by traveling great distances to their ancestral home.
In a post, OC Ukeje mentioned how a friend had praised the function.
“A catch was found,
The person was located by @kiingskid
Some warm-up for the moment”
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On August 11th, 2022, the new season of the show premiered. This is no spoiler, but he was seen in season 7 of the show.
The film “Brotherhood,” which was directed by Lukman-Ali and made by Jade Osiberu, also stars OC Ukeje.
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This is certainly the Nollywood star’s season, as we already stated.
He is starring in Obi Emelonye’s mind-blowing thriller “Blackmail,” which will have its UK premiere on August 26, 2022.
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He also has upcoming projects that are not yet confirmed.
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]]>The series is about an army veteran who killed a man. Having been on trial all the while, the day of the final verdict broke unexpected occurrences. A group of people called the Numooris invaded the courtroom, ready to take laws into their own hands. They are freedom fighters and are determined to allow the people to decide what the verdict would be. The leader and commander of the group is Azania Maqoma (played by Hlomla Dandala)
Maqoma gives the people the opportunity to vote within a particular time. Their votes will determine how justice would be served. The twist comes when some General takes over the case, following orders from top government officials. It gets more twisted when the result of the live votes turns out to be unexpected.
Justice served reveals the height of racism in present South Africa. The corruption of the government that is supposed to protect the citizens and their interests was also x-rayed. Furthermore, we see the effects of betrayal.
The series highlights the challenges faced by society and explores the different ways people can contribute to making society better.
Verdict on Justice served
Irrespective of the excitement that comes with watching the series, Justice Served feels too rushed. It left certain questions unanswered and even raised new questions in the process. Some characters were not well represented and a little tweak here and there would make it more explosive.
Overall it deserves a 3.5/5 rating.
You can watch the complete series on Netflix.
Read on for more reviews.
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]]>According to the Tribune newspaper, the statement was released by Temi Bandele, the daughter of the deceased. In the statement, Temi wrote:
“He was a storyteller to his bones, with an unblinking perspective, singular voice and wisdom which spoke boldly through all of his art, in poetry, novels, plays and on screen. He told stories which made a profound impact and inspired many all over the world. His legacy will live on through his work.
She also stated that “He was taken from us much too soon. He had already said so much so beautifully and had so much more to say.”
Furthermore, Biyi’s family also pleaded with the public to respect their family privacy at a time like this, as they grieve the loss of their dear one.
Nollywood and indeed all Nigerians and book lovers have lost an important man, voice, and talent. Biyi Bandele wrote several novels and directed a lot of iconic films.
Among the iconic works of Biyi Bandele are:
- Blood Sisters (Netflix-Original Nigerian TV Drama Series) – Co-Director for EbonyLife Films.
- FELA – Father of Afrobeat (2018. TV special documentary) – Director for the BBC;
- Nigerian Prince (2018.) – Executive Producer
- Fifty (2015. Movie) – Director for Ebony Films
- Half of a Yellow Sun (2013. An adaptation of Chimamada Adichie’s Novel of the same name) – Screenplay for Shareman Media & State Films
- SHUGA: What’s Your Reality? (2013. TV Series) – Director for Ebony Films.
- Africa States of Independence (2010. TV-Movie documentary) – Novelist/Playwright by himself.
Some other fiction and non-fiction works like The Sympathetic Undertaker, Burma Boy, and The Man Who Came in from the Back of Beyond were all Biyi Bandele’s creations..
Biyi Bandele’s Latest works
In addition, Biyi Bandele had been working on some new projects before his death. They are ‘Elesin Oba, the King’s Horseman’, and ‘Yoruba Boy Running’.
Elesin Oba, the King’s Horseman (2022. An adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s ‘ Death & The King’s Horseman’ ). Biyi Bandele was the director of the drama for EbonyLife Films. The drama is set for screening in September at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
He had just finished the novel ‘Yoruba Boy Running’ and submitted it for publishing before his demise.
We will greatly miss Biyi Bandele. He was an icon, a hero, an inspiration to many, and a dear father.
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