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UNDERWORLD gains international momentum as Ghanaian Thriller breaks into global streaming platforms
Ghanaian filmmaker Ben Darkwa says his new crime thriller, UNDERWORLD, was intentionally crafted to push African storytelling into a global space, as the film begins to gain traction on major international streaming platforms. Speaking about the project, Darkwa — who wrote, produced and starred in the film — said the t...
Omotola’s heart of gold on display
Actress and producer Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has donated all producer earnings from her recent film, Mother’s Love, to Slum2School Africa, a charitable organisation. She revealed the commitment through a video statement, detailing the film’s financial performance and the subsequent charitable transfer. The production ga...
Over 300 actors audition for Big Ghun and Doreen Avio’s ‘Scarlett Unveiled’
More than 300 aspiring and established actors turned up for the audition for Scarlett Unveiled, making it one of the biggest independent film casting calls in recent times.
A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore
A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship, Dear You has swept the box office in China this summer - and opened an unexpected conversation about identity thousands of miles away in Singapore.
‘Son of the Soil’ Review: A gritty action thriller with bold ambition and familiar flaws
After nearly one hour and 45 minutes, 'Son of the Soil' leaves a clear impression, an ambitious Nollywood action thriller that blends revenge, realism, and social commentary, while still grappling with a few technical inconsistencies.
Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle loses newborn baby daughter
Veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has announced the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter, Omayinuwa Harriet.
UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia
A British actress, who appeared in an EastEnders spin-off and a Jason Statham movie, has been charged with allegedly trying to smuggle more than 300kg of meth into Australia from West Africa.
Matthew Perry’s stepmother says ‘Ketamine Queen’ should get maximum sentence
Matthew Perry's stepmother has asked a judge to hand the maximum possible prison sentence to the woman who sold the drugs that ultimately killed the Friends star.
Cape Fear to House of the Dragon: 10 of the best TV shows to watch this June
From a starry new adaptation of the classic thriller to the return of the spectacular Game of Thrones prequel – and a sketch series about US history created by Larry David.
Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi dies after short illness
Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi has died in his sleep after a brief illness, throwing the Nigerian film industry into mourning. The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr. Yakub Abubakar, confirmed the development.
BBC upholds complaints over racial slur in Baftas broadcast
The broadcast of a racial slur that was shouted during the Bafta Film Awards breached the BBC's editorial standards, the corporation's executive complaints unit (ECU) has ruled.
Mikki Osei Berko installed as chief in Adamorobe
Popular Ghanaian actor and broadcaster Mikki Osei Berko, popularly known as Master Richard or Dada Boat, has stepped into a new role.