Afropolis presents ‘commemorating Chinua Achebe @90’ a one-of-a-kind event commemorating the life of the father of African literature – the great Chinua Achebe. Chinua Achebe was born on November 16, 1930 in Ogidi village, Anambra, Nigeria. He is posthumously turning 90 this year. Achebe meant different things to different artistes […]
Pidgin English now considered foreign language at the Oscars
Film executive, Mo Abudu reportedly wrote a letter of justification to the Academy which was recently approved. Nigerian movies in pidgin English may now have a fighting chance at the International feature film category of the OSCARS. According to ‘Oloture’ film director, Kenneth Gyang, top film executive, Mo Abudu helped […]
A global campaign by Common Purpose
Nigeria is at a tipping point and we need the younger generation to push it in the right direction. We are therefore pleased to bring to you a unique opportunity from @commonpurpose called #Nigeria75 Nigeria75 is part of Legacy – a global campaign by Common Purpose, which invests in young […]
Africa Film For Impact Festival (AFFIF)
Africa Film For Impact Festival (AFFIF) in collaboration with Ascend Studios Foundation (ASF) . Present . Africa Women In Film & TV Empowerment Program (AWIFTEP) 2020 . Capacity Building & Mentorshop for African women within the Film and TV industry . VENUE: Africa Film For Impact Festival (AFFIF) 2020 – […]
Afritondo short story prize
The moment we’ve been waiting for is here! The Afritondo Short Story Prize 2021. Winner: $1000 Four shortlisted writers: $100 each Theme: Identity Judges: Edwige-Renée Dro, Kiprop Kimutai, Maneo Mohale. For more info, see afritondo.com/call2021
Mo Abudu signs a multi-title deal with Netflix
Congratulations to Mo Abudu a Nigerian movie producer and owner of EbonyLife production company, on signing a multi-title deal with streaming giant, Netflix. In her words she said “we have been talking about it for ages. But it’s the first of its type on the continent, it’s never been done” […]
Abuja international film festival
The 17th Abuja international film festival. The festival offers a contemporary and liberal platform for the filmmakers of the World to exhibit the excellence of the film art form. The aim is mainly to contribute to the understanding and appreciation of cultures of different nations. This year’s edition is scheduled […]
Yemi Alade appointment as the Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Development
Yemi Alade appointment as the Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Development Congratulations! to the Nigerian singer and songwriter Yemi Alade who has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This is indeed a huge win for the singer who has consistently represented Africa and […]
New Web series, THE MOST TOASTED GIRL.
There’s a new web series coming to your YouTube timeline that’s bound to get you laughing and thinking about all the drama that goes into love and dating. THE MOST TOASTED GIRL, produced by Orwi Ameh and directed by Bolaji Kekere-Ekun explores the experiences of young women in the crazy world of dating […]
Tyler Perry accepts Television Academy Governor’s Award Honour.
Tyler Perry accepts the Television Academy’s Governor’s Award- Emmy, with a beautiful speech centered on a quilt his grandmother gave to him at age 19.When he first saw the quilt, with its multi-colored patches and patterns, he recalled, “it was something that I didn’t really care for, and I was […]