Funke Akindele

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I Dey for You

Leave a Comment / General, Nollywood, Reviews / By Ali Baylay

NWY presents Rachel Edwards, Oparango Victory, Emmanuel Ifeanyi, Story, Pearl Wats; Writer, Blessing Ire; Director of Photography; Executive Producer, Pearl Wats; Director, Okey Ifeanyi. © 2022. The title of this movie is in pidgin English, meaning ‘I am there for you.’ I stumbled on I Dey for You like I did Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020). The lead characters have rudely built statures, Funke Akindele Bello and Pearl Wats, and are similarly funny. However, I will choose Omo Ghetto over […]

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Omo Ghetto: the Saga

Leave a Comment / Reviews / By Ali Baylay

Scene one Productions presents Funke Akindele Bello (Lefty), Chioma Akpotha (Chummy Choko), Eniola Badmus (Busty), Bimbo Thomas (Nikky), Deyemi Okanlawon (Stone), Alex Ekubo (Obi Wire), Akah Nnani (Mario), Zubby Michael (Aza), Ayo Makum (Dafi), Blossom Chukwujekwu (Inspector Dede), Tina Mba (Mrs. Benson) Femi Jabobs (Fred). Directors, JJC. Skillz/ Funke Akindele Bello; Director of Photography, John Demps; Executive Producers Abdul Rasheed Bello; Producer, Wendy Imasuen; Script, Funke Akindele Bello/Yina Adebayo/Collins Okoh. ©2020 I am reviewing the third Nollywood film about twins.

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THE THRILLS AND FRILLS OF 2009 AMAA

Leave a Comment / Awards, General, Nollywood / By David Ajiboye

The fifth edition of the annual African Movie Academy Award (AMAA), which ended last Saturday night, April 4, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, sprang up surprises among the audience. Many least expected the outcome of the award ceremony. The fiesta saw films from other African nations dominating their Nigerian colleagues. Stakeholders in the entertainment industry were in agreement that the award winners deserved the award, given their hard work and commitment.

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