Faith Oloruntoyin

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Movie Reporter at Pulse Uganda

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These are the Nollywood movies and series to watch in March

Mar 3, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

Some have already had their cinema days and will not come to streaming. Others are coming directly to streaming. While others are heading to the cinemas. From the latest from Kunle Afolayan to the male equivalent of The Real Housewives of Lagos (if everything goes as planned), there is content in March for every taste. See below the Nollywood movies/TV series to watch this March: Saro returns in a sequel series by Kunle Afolayan.
MTV's anthology 'In Bloom' tackles gender inequality across 3 continents

Feb 27, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

The five-part short film was produced as an initiative by MTV Staying Alive Foundation, in partnership with Paramount Global and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with the mission of championing new voices and enabling conversations to dismantle systemic injustices in support of the United Nations’ gender equality goal. Oshin, a Nigerian TV and film director and board member of UN Live, was the creative lead of the project.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu's travel reality series to debut on Prime Video in March

Feb 27, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

The series follows celebrated Nigerian TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as he takes the audience on an exhilarating journey through Africa with his friends. This list of people who will accompany Obi-Uchendu will include Nollywood stars Timini Egbuson, Zubby Michael, Jimmie Akinsola, Onoja Adole and Alistair Englebert Preston.
School of Hearts: Temple Pictures commences production for teen series

Feb 27, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

The production outfit is the brains behind several Nollywood movies including Introducing The Kujus, and the sequel, The Kujus Again, African Magic's Fair Hearing and My Village People. School of Hearts follows young adults as they navigate their way through senior high school while pursuing their passion for the arts. The film also offers a unique showcase of music, dance, and drama talents.
Ini Edo & Chineye Nworah go head to head over 'Shanty Town' ownership rights

Feb 26, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

News has come out that the Netflix team in Africa started discussions last year with Nworah and Giant Creative Media for a second season of Shanty Town because of the success of the first film. But, on January 15, 2024, Edo sent a legal warning to Netflix, asking them to stop talking to Nworah and Giant Creative Media about making another season. Ini Edo's lawsuit provides specific details, arguing against Chineye Nworah's exclusive rights to the series Shanty Town.
Uzor Arukwe will play lead in Nollywood zombie movie 'Alive Till Dawn'

Feb 25, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

Arukwe, who recently featured in the record breaking movie,A Tribe Called Judah, is back on set as he takes on an interesting project that's quite new in the Nigerian movie industry. In a What Kept Me Up report, the actor shared his excitement on the project, describing it as something way different from what he has done before. "I have always wanted to work on projects that feel different from every other film I have acted in. I’m excited about the prospect of this one," he said.
Kanayo O Kanayo, Stan Nze, Jide Kene team up for blood money film 'Break of Dawn'

Feb 25, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

According to Elijah, who will be taking on the director's chair on this project, the movie will commence principal photography on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. The cast revealed so far includes Stan Nze, veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo, Efe Irele, Jidekene Achufusi, Mike Ezuruonye, Debby Felix, Segun Arinze, Moet Abebe, Craze Clown, Omini Aho, Emeka Golden and Chioma Agwunobi.
Deyemi Okanlawon on producing 'All's Fair In Love' while expecting a baby

Feb 23, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

Whilst sharing the difficulty her absence had on the production journey, he said in an exclusive interview with Pulse Nigeria that, "My wife has not been by my side throughout this process...
'It Blooms in June' from First Features Project has commenced streaming on Prime Video

Feb 23, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

Written by Gabriel Odigiri, the movie dives into the heartfelt story of a father and daughter, as they navigate the complexities of life, love, heartache, and the journey of letting go. After the death of the beloved wife and mother, the two find themselves drawing closer as they grow to fill the void left by her absence. Directed by one of the proteges of the First Features cohort Korede Azeez, the project features Susan Pwajok, Femi Jacobs, Kiki Omeli, Kem Ajieh and Michael Dappa.
David Oyelowo has a new documentary film on his time playing MLK in 'Selma'

Feb 22, 2024 | pulse.ng | Faith Oloruntoyin

The docu-film titled Becoming King is directed by Jessica Oyelowo and tells the story of her husband's journey portraying the legendary civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 film Selma. Speaking to Blex Media, Jessica Oyelowo expressed a commitment to capturing the profound journey of her husband’s career-defining role in Selma. In her words: “I felt a deep need to document David’s intense preparation for his career-defining role even before Selma was greenlit...