Watch “Rise Of The Orishas” - African superheroes in action

Here is an interesting short film about deities and mysterious energy. Whether we care to admit it or not, as we (Nigerians) continue to adopt western cultures, our traditional beliefs and folklores continue to die off. While in some cases change is a good thing, the stories need to be documented in some kind of format be it visual, audio or text for the next generation.

For Nigerian writer, director and producer Nosa Igbinedion, "Oya: Rise Of The Orishas” is how he captures the tales of mystic powers existing in the modern world.

Coming Soon : Lagos Inspired Nollywood love movie " GIDI BLUES "

Nollywood New Movie, Gidi Blues is set to hit after the official movie trailer was recently released.

Produced and directed by Femi Odugbemi, the movie casts include Gideon Okeke, Lepacious Bose, Daniel Lloyd, Nancy Isime, Bukky Wright, Tina Mba and many others in a star -studded production.

Nollywood Actor John Okafor ‘Mr Ibu’ Reveals Actors Pay For Movie Roles

Over the years, there has been reports that young and upcoming Nollywood actors have s*x in exchange for roles.

In a recent interview with The Sun, Nollywood Actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu revealed that actors no longer have have s*x, but pay producers for roles.

“It is not s*x-for-role that is in vogue now but money-for-role. People are paying to be part of productions. It is rubbish and I will keep criticising the practice and I tell you, I will get to the root of this matter,” the actor said.

Chika Ike releases first trailer of her New Nollywood Movie "Happy Ending"

Nollywood Actress and Filmmaker, Chika Ike has released a trailer for her upcoming movie titled " Happy Ending" in which she plays the lead role as a prostitute which she became prior to molestations frrom  her Step-Father and Step-brother.
    This leaves with a mindset that she was created to be a pleasure to men and led her to prostitution. The movie potrays the bigger picture of the aftermath of young female molestations and the traivals of young girls.
 Other Nollywood stars in the movie include Anthony Mojario, Lillian Afegbai and others.

10 things you should know about Odunlade Adekola

When we talk about Nollywood actors in Nigeria, its impossible to neglect formidable names like Funke Akindele, Richard Mofe- Damijo, Genevieve Nnaji lots of others but one name that is  a must  mentioned is Odunlade Adekola( Mr Sunday Dagboru ).

    Though Odunlade Adekola focuses more on Indigenous Yoruba movies, he is an enigmatic personality in the Nigerian Movie industry and its more than fair to say that he has had an illustrious and successful career. To commemorate his success and his prospects ,Nollywood Gbagaun put together ten important things every Nigerian Should know about him.

    1.   His name is Odunlade because he was born on 31 st of December 1978. In Yoruba land, people born during Christmas, New year or other festivities have “Odun” meaning “Celebration ” or “Year” in between their names.

2  2 .  The Yoruba Movie actor was born in ancient ancient Abeokuta town, Ogun State where he had his primary and Secondary School Education at Saint John Rcm primary School and Saint Peter’s College respectively.

Wives on Strike Movie Smashes Another Box office Record : 51 million in 17 Days

"Who would have thought ? " these were the words used by Nollywood star Omoni Oboli to express her appreciation for the success of her new Nollywood movie Wives on Strike.

 Omoni Oboli took to her instagram page to announce that the movie which is the rave of the moment has grossed over 51million Naira in 17 days . thats suprising considering the state of the Nigerian economy. hahaha!!!

7 things you should know about Nollywood ActressAs Omoni Oboli as she is a year older today

Omoni Oboli

As Nollywood Actress, Scriptwriter , Producer and Mother, Omoni Oboli Celebrates her 38th Birthday today, Nollywood Gbagaun wishes to tell her  passionate fans 5 important things they should know about her.

1. She  is an indeigene of Mosogar in Delta State but was born on the 22nd of April 1978 in Benin City, Edo State.

Nollywood Movies Showing at Cinemas Now

Going to the Cinemas to watch movies is definitely a common way of relaxation in Nigeria even though most Nigerians look out for foreign movies. But due to the recent and massive improvements in our Nollywood movies, you can try out going to any of Cinemas to watch our locally made Nollywood movies.

Here are Nollywood movies currently showing at the Cinemas now :

Funke Akindele Opens up on how she started Jenifa's Diary

Talented Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele who is a producer of one of the most matched African series show " Jenifa's Diary " made a revelation on how she started the series whose cast include Alex Ekubo, Folarin Falana a.k.a Falz, Ali Nuhu, Toke Makinwa, Banky W, Beverly Osu,Wumi Obe and other talented Nollywood stars.

While speaking at the 4th Nigerian Entertainment Conference held at the Landmark Center, VI, Lagos she was quoted saying " I used my endorsement money to start Jenifa's Diary" Funke Akindele said.

Kunle Afolayan The C.E.O Movie gets Premiere date and Venue

Nollywood actor and producer Kunle Afolayan is set to do the unusual by premiering his upcoming movie on-board a flight from Lagos to Paris. 

The highly anticipated and talk about 2016 Nigerian Movie, The C.E.O premiere date and venue has been fixed but its Production crew went beyond the norms to choose and unexpected venue which was a special screening on-board Air France Flight from Lagos to paris. This information was confirmed when the October 1 crooner took to his instagram page to spread the good news.

Watch the Bandits movie featuring Adunni Ade, Yomi Black, Timini Egbuson trailer here

Four successful Bandits (get information to steal priceless information from a history professor at the University of Lagos.

Wives on Strike : 4 People we did not see on screen

Often times, people who work behind the scenes of movies are often neglected in the celebration of the success of most blockbuster movies. since its premiere at the cinemas on the 8th of April 2016, wives on strike has created a lot of buzz in Nigeria. we therefore want to identify those individuals who were secretly behind the success of this Comedy movie.

1.     Steve Sodiya

Giving Credits to Omoni Oboli for selecting an indigenous team for her Wives on Strike Movie, Who else if not him could have done the editing? That night at the Ozone Cinemas, I thought I was seeing a 3D movie. The C.E.O, Nukoncept Studio is a Computer Science graduate from Yaba College of Technology and Film production Graduate from Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN).

Wives on Strike sets new Nollywood Box office record

New Nollywood movie, Wives on strike produced by Omoni oboli, has set a new Nollywood Box office record as the highest grossing opening weekend nollywood movie. the movie kicked off with 290 shows in its first cinema weekend.

  

 Ever since it was premiered on the 8th of april  at cinemas nationwide in Nigeria, the turnout has been crazy. the crew is currently on tour to different cities in including Lagos, Akure and Asaba. 

Wives on Strike Movie Review

Omoni Oboli's best movie so far is an hilarious and entertaining movie addressing the ills of the Nigerian Society and Showcasing the Power of the women Folk.

Production Company : Dioni Visions Entertainment
Produced: Omoni Oboli, Nnamdi Oboli
Filmed : 2014
Released: April 8 2016
Director: Omoni Oboli

Cast: Omoni Oboli, Kehinde Bankole, Chioma Akpotha, Julius Agwu, Kenneth Okonkwo, Uche Jombo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Ufuoma Mcdermott, Udoka Oyeka, Peggy Ovire

Crew : Steve Sodiya, Michael Ogunlade, John Demps
Language: Pidgin English , Igbo, Hausa
Time : 1 hr 33 mins
Location: Lagos
Genre: Comedy
Acting : Very good

Not just like any other Nollywood produced comedy movies that would just entertain, the movie "WIVES ON STRIKE" encompasses entertainment, education and reality. It examines the major problems experienced  by Nigerians but majorly the Child acts bill that was on the floor of the senate in the year 2013.

3 Myths about Nollywood Movies that are no longer in vogue

Overtime, Nigerians have always believed that  Nollywood  Movies are the same and that there are Certain attributes every Nigerian Movie must  have.  but due to a massive improvements in storyline and movie production, these attributes have witnessed good Changes.  Here are some of the "MYTHS"

Myth 1 : There’s always a storyline involving black magic.

Truth: This fact is false.

Contrary to what you may think, there’s not always a wicked mother-in-law and black magic involved. about 5 years ago , Most Nigerian Movies were centred around these but the game has totally changed boised with creative thinking.

The new storylines today go beyond what you think

Presstora Productions releases "Echoes of love" Traditional Movie Starring Ini Edo. Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu and hosts of others

‘Echoes of Love‘ a new Nollywood traditional and epic movie centered basically around tales of love, have just been released into the market this week. Cast include  Ini Edo, Ken Erics, Ngozi Ezeonu, and a host of others; the movie promise to be awesome.
Echoes of Love Nigerian Movie was directed by Ugezu J Ugezu for Presstora Productions, and produced by Precious Okafor. Brace Yourself Naija as this is a must see Movie and runs till its Sixth Season

Some other on screen pictures after the cut