The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have celebrated the best of the African film industry since 2013 and will hold its tenth edition this year. After an exciting three-day ninth edition in 2023, the awards organisers, Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice Nigeria, will recognise and celebrate the best African film talent in a grand […]
Author Archives: Mofijesusewa Samuel
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Africa Magic released more original content in 2023 than in previous years, and 2024 is gearing up to be an even more productive year with a slate of brand-new content launching alongside the New Year. The broadcast company will premiere six new series in January, starting from January 1 till January 23. The shows are […]
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Understanding Donald Tombia: The Pen Behind Nollywood’s Biggest Series – Ajoche, Tinsel, Slum King, Masquerades Of Aniedo, And More
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When you hear that Donald Tombia wrote or headed the writing team for a movie or series, you can instantly expect suspense, intrigue, and a well-put-together story devoid of plot holes. However, the brilliant writer has only been writing screenplays for five years. He set a five-year goal before moving to screenwriting and decided to […]
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Adeoluwa Akintoba, Paul Nnadiekwe, Ehis Perfect and Mide Glover Prove Nollywood’s Future Is Bright On Slum King
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Like any other entertainment sector globally, Nollywood can take a lot of work to break into. Often, it takes years to make a name after gruelling hours of auditions, training, and attempts at networking. Yet, Africa Magic has made a habit of helping to break out new stars, and they’ve recreated the magic again with […]
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ID Africa’s Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson and Njideka Akabogu To Lead BHM’s Africa Expansion
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BHM has announced the appointment of two regional managers and lead advisers for its African expansion strategy through ID Africa, a leading pan-African communications services and advisory firm. Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, who currently leads ID Africa’s corporate communications segment in Nigeria, has been approved as the Regional Manager of the company’s West Africa practice. Njideka Akabogu […]
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It’s often interesting to see someone who studied a serious science like Applied Biochemistry from a university like Nnamdi Azikwe University, Akwa, easily glide into entertainment like a second skin. Gideon Okeke is one of the few who have nailed such transitions, and he’s been at it for quite a while now. After coming to […]
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How Olarotimi Fakunle Cemented his ‘Eleniyan’ Title in Nollywood With Africa Magic’s New Crime Series, Slum King
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Olarotimi Fakunle has a curious name and a curious personality. His name sounds like Ola Rotimi, the prestigious Nigerian writer. Yet they have no affiliations except that they both greatly appreciate literary realities. Rotimi Fakunle is an actor, theatre director and producer. To those who have never experienced his literary mastery, they may see him […]
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“Slum King” is a compelling tale that unravels the life of Edafe ‘Majemijesu’ Umukoro, a young boy who bore witness to the brutal massacre of his family by armed robbers at the tender age of 11. These tragic events thrust ambition upon a previously indifferent Edafe, igniting in him a fierce determination to escape his […]
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The first time Mena Sodje acted, she was just a child without experience or forewarning. It would lead her to discover a passion unlike any other. She would hold this torch for acting for many years, even while studying Accounting and Finance at Delta State University, Abraka. As soon as she finished school, the actress […]
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Showmax reveals fresh new brand identity and plans in the build-up to its February 2024 relaunch. The streaming service will relaunch in Feb 2024 in partnership with Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky. First-look at the new logo New app will be powered by Peacock platform Three plans at relaunch: a game-changing Showmax Premier League for mobile, […]
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