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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.
R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.
Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.
“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.
“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.
Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.
The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.
A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.
According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.
The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”
It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.
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