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- 5 Apr 2021
AFA Calls for Entries for 2021 AMAA Awards
Africa Film Academy (AFA), organizer of the Africa Movie Academy Awards has called on filmmakers to submit entries for the 17th Edition of the AMAA Awards. In a press release, AFA said submission for…
- 30 Mar 2009
UBA Explains Sponsorhip of AMAA
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has stated that its sponsorship of Africa Movies Academy Awards (AMAA) is a demonstration of its commitment to promoting the continent’s art and entertainment…
- 27 Jun 2022
AMAA-StarTimes Short Film Festival Empowers Local Filmmakers
This year the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has partnered with StarTimes, the biggest pay-tv company in Nigeria, hosted the AMAA-StarTimes Short Film Festival (The Shorts). The Event is…
- 20 Feb 2019
DStv’s The Voice Hostess Anele Mdoda Heads to the Oscars
The countdown to Hollywood’s most prestigious ceremony, the 91st Annual Academy Awards has begun, and this year, Hollywood will be graced by Host of DStv’ s reality show The Voice South Africa :…
- 1 Feb 2010
PAFF Honours Amaa Founder for Promoting African Culture
Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, founder, African Movie Academy Awards (Amaa) has been selected for the Pan African Film Festival/Africa Channel Visionary Award for her efforts in promoting African culture…
- 8 Mar 2010
280 Films Make AMAA 2010 List
A total of 280 films across Africa have been nominated for this year's edition of African Movie Academy Awards holding in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Shuaib Hussein, chairman of the award's College of…
- 5 May 2022
South African Media Personality, Bonang Matheba, Joins IK Osakioduwa as Co-Host for 8th AMVCAs
Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice have announced the hosts for the eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, set to hold on May 14, 2022, in Lagos. The multi-talented…
- 21 May 2024
Instagram Celebrates African Women in ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ 2024 Campaign
In celebration of Africa Day on May 25, Instagram has launched its international and pan-African campaign ‘Made By Africa, Loved by the World’. In a first, this year's Instagram campaign celebrates…
- 18 Mar 2022
Eight Days of Magic: Africa Magic Unveils Plans for 8 the AMVCAs
Africa Magic, in association with MultiChoice, has announced an eight-day series of events to herald the 8th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) set to hold on May 14, 2022.…
- 16 Apr 2015
Principal Photography Begins on SHIJUWOMI
Filming on SHIJUWOMI, a post colonial cinematic adaptation of Rasheed Gbadamosi’s book, Behold My Redeemer has began, under the stylish direction of Niji Akanni (Aramotu, Heroes and Zeroes), an award…
- 18 Dec 2020
Minister Lauds Nigerian Film Selected for 2021 Oscars
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has lauded the emergence of ‘The Milkmaid’ as Nigeria's representative in the International Feature Film category of the 2021 Oscars. In a…
- 3 Mar 2021
Sadiq Daba, Veteran Actor and Broadcaster is Dead
Sadiq Abubakar Daba, veteran broadcaster and Nollywood actor, is dead. Sadiq Daba He died on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with leukemia and prostate cancer The actor, simply called Sadiq Daba,…
- 27 Apr 2009
UBA Extends Goodwill to Filmmakers
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has restated its commitment to the growth and development of the African movie industry, through the creation of an enabling environment for film and movie financing.…
- 14 Nov 2019
Imo State @ #StartupSouth5 Uyo, Seeks Broadband Connectivity Partnership to Deepen Digital Economy
Imo State Government is exploring possibilities to deepen broadband connectivity across the state, according to Nze Meekam Mgbenwelu, the state commissioner for Technology Development. …
- 25 Apr 2013
Onyeka Onwenu, Others Become X Factor Judges
Glo has announced the judges for X Factor, the world’s biggest singing reality TV show, which the company has brought to Africa for the first time. The judges are veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu and…
- 18 Aug 2022
Showmax Collaborates With CANAL+ to Premiere Epic, Action, Fantasy Series this September
Showmax has just dropped the trailer for Blood Psalms, an epic action-packed African fantasy series. A co-production with CANAL+, Blood Psalms will premiere on Showmax on 28 September, 2022 with new…
- 26 Oct 2018
Glo-powered African Voices Features African Film Personalities
The Glo-sponsored CNN African Voices will this week beam its lights on African film professionals who are showcasing the continent’s film prowess across the world. The weekly half hour programme…
- 16 Dec 2025
MultiChoice Talent Factory Calls for Entries Into Fully Funded Film Training Programme
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), a Pan-African film and television training institution, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 intake. MultiChoice The fully funded programme…
- 15 Nov 2012
DStv Launches rue Movies 1, New Channel
DStv will this month launch True Movies 1, as a welcome addition to its already impressive array of movie channels. This unique film channel is dedicated to delivering a powerful mix of remarkable…
- 16 Jun 2008
Celtel Takes 9ice to London for Mandela’s Birthday Concert
Celtel Nigeria has announced its decision to take one of the country’s hottest music stars, 9ice, to London for Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Music Concert. 9ice (born Abolore Adegbola Akande)…
- 7 Apr 2019
All You Need to know about Who Becomes the Next MTV Shuga Star
Following a successful series of seasons since its Nigerian premiere in 2013 which featured former child star, Sharon Ezeamaka, Timini Egbuson and more, MTV Shuga is set to return to Nigeria for its…
- 21 Jun 2019
DStv Brings You Riveting Movies This June
Compelling and riveting stories make their way to DStv this June with some of television’s most critically acclaimed dramas. M-Net (DStv channel, 101) headliners, The Good Doctor S2 and…
- 22 Nov 2014
Yibo Koko Joins Africa Magic as Head of Productions
Yibo Koko, renowned theatre practitioner, film director and writer, has joined the Africa Magic team as Head of Productions for M-Net West Africa. Mr. Koko’s appointment is effective immediately, as…
- 24 Jun 2021
Triggerfish Launches Netflix-Sponsored Pan-African Story Artist Lab
Triggerfish calls for entries for a pan-African Story Artist Lab sponsored by Netflix. Shortlisted applicants will have three months of paid skills development with international industry experts.…
- 20 Dec 2013
Kia Rio Winner Emerges in Microsoft 9japps Challenge
Microsoft Nigeria has announced the winner of the grand prize of a Kia Rio car in the Windows 8 category of the 9japps competition, a local app development contest aimed at empowering local app…
- 11 Oct 2013
Winners Emerge in Microsoft's 9japps Challenge
Microsoft Nigeria has announced winners in the Windows Phone category of the inaugural 9japps Competition, a local app development contest for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 applications. The…