AY Makun calls out male Nollywood colleagues for lack of support. Vows to continue promoting his movie The Waiter alone. Blames Netflix’s struggles in Nigeria on subscription sharing. Popular Nigerian actor and comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, aka AY Comedian, has expressed frustration over the lack of support from his male colleagues in the Nigerian film … Read more
Global video streaming giant Netflix has refuted speculations suggesting that it plans to exit Nigeria, affirming its dedication to the country’s thriving creative industry. The rumors gained traction after Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan shared a video expressing disappointment over Netflix’s decision to cancel several commissioned projects. He recounted his excitement over a three-film deal signed … Read more
Nollywood producer and actor, Kunle Afolayan, has confirmed that Netflix has ceased commissioning original content from Nigerian filmmakers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the renowned filmmaker shared the news during the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival in Abuja. Afolayan revealed that Netflix’s management informed filmmakers at a recent gathering that they would no longer fund … Read more
Kunle Afolayan popular Nollywood filmmaker has asked the government to provide grants to help the Nigerian movie industry grow. He said this during the 2024 Zuma Film Festival, organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation and the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Need for Grants Kunle Afolayan explained that grants would allow filmmakers to focus on creating … Read more
Renowned Nigerian actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has shared the heartfelt reason behind his reconciliation with his younger brother, Aremu Afolayan, after years of estrangement. The brothers, both sons of the late legendary filmmaker Ade Love, had been at odds for years, with their feud becoming public in 2018 after Aremu claimed their father lived … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that veteran Nollywood movie producer cum actor, Kunle Afolayan, has come under fire over controversial dance moves with his daughter, Eyiyemi, during the premiere of his highly anticipated series, “Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre.” The movie premiere, which was held over the weekend, had notable celebrities in attendance, such as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian filmmaker, Biodun Stephen, has decried the persistent harassment and extortion of Lagos State residents by hoodlums, better known as ‘area boys’. In a video she recently posted on social media, she called on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers … Read more
Anikulapo wins honors at the 2023 AMVCA awards in the Overall Best Movie award category. This comes after the film was rejected in the Oscars category. The 2023 AMVCA ceremony also saw other notable winners. Nigerian actress Osas Ighodaro clinched the Best Actress in Drama award. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2022 film “Anikulapo” … Read more
The Lagos HOS has charged youths to dedicate their productive years to the growth and development of the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has implored youths to support efforts that can develop the state to enviable standards. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from Us … Read more
Alaafin of Oyo’s daughter princess Adedoja has joined the Nollywood movie industry. Princess Adedoja, daughter of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi delved into acting, weeks after she bagged a Master’s degree from the University of Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adedoja made this known on her Instagram page on Sunday, where she announced her acting debut. … Read more
Kunle Afolayan has explained why he avoids collaborations in Nollywood industry Says he doesn’t like stress so he’ll rather work with like minds Ekohotblog reports that Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has disclosed why he avoids collaborations with fellow filmmakers in the industry. The filmmaker made the revelation during a panel session hosted by … Read more
Nollywood actor and movie director, Kunle Afolayan has revealed that he neither worships in church or mosque The actor made this known during an interview with HipTV where he spoke about how spirituality drives his work in the movie industry. According to the multiple award winning director, personal relationship with God is more important than … Read more
Yoruba actors make a lot of money from the movies they produce. No doubt, Yoruba movies are among the most famous movies in the Nollywood industry. Yoruba movies are also popular among Nigerian movies as they dominate international movie platforms such as Netflix. According to Wikipedia, Nollywood is the second-largest movie industry by the number … Read more
Popular Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has said that late actor Sadiq Daba had an oxygen machine with him while on the set of his 2020 film, Citation. The producer disclosed this while speaking on an Arise TV show on Friday night. Daba passed away on Wednesday at the Lagos state university teaching hospital (LASUTH) after … Read more
Kunle Afolayan, Piracy Nigerian Actor, Film Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan has condemned the level of piracy in the movie industry in the country while speaking about his new movie, `Citation’. `Citation’ is the title of a 2020 Nigerian film directed by Afolayan, written by Tunde Babalola and starring Temi Otedola, a Master student in … Read more
Hello there! Just before you go ahead and read this review. I’ll like to establish that these thoughts are solely mine. They do not in any way reflect the intention of the makers of the movie. I must also mention that Kunle Afolayan is an amazing director and Tunde Babalola wrote a masterpiece. The storyline … Read more
– Kunle Afolayan buys a 1929 Vintage Mercedes-Benz-Gazelle – His collection includes a 1965-1972 Mercedes Benz SE; a 1979 Jaguar XJ Series III; and a 1965 Ford Thunderbird. Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, buys himself a 1929 vintage Mercedes-Benz-Gazelle. The excited filmmaker took to his social media account to share a video of his new whip, … Read more
Award-winning filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has reacted to the death of veteran actor, Samuel Akinpelu, better known as Alabi Yellow. Afolayan, while mourning the death of the actor on his Instagram page, said he wished he knew how to relate with death and human demise. “I just wish I knew how to relate with death and … Read more