15 July 2019. Lagos, Nigeria. ROK, the leading African film studio and international TV network, has been acquired by CANAL+ Group, comprising production, content distribution and publishing channels. As part of the transaction, IROKO Ltd will also take full control of the JV IROKO+, the #1 SVOD platform in French-speaking Africa. The move comes as CANAL+ Group looks to strengthen its content production reach in Nigeria and across Africa. As part of the acquisition, ROK founder, Mary Njoku, will continue in a leadership role as Directeur General of ROK Productions SAS, and maintains a material shareholding in the company. …
Author: Clare Anyiam-Osigwe
Nigeria’s rich and storied film heritage features heavily in this year’s 2019 British Urban Film Festival line-up announced in Central London by BUFF chairman and founder Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe. Both the opening and closing night film selections are directed by Nigerians with Nigerian actors starring in both. The opening night film (screening at Met Film School on 1st September) is Lara and the Beat – directed by Tosin Coker and starring Seyi Shay (born in Tottenham, England) and Wale Ojo (who starred in British-based comedy ‘Meet the Adebanjo’s’). One of Nigeria’s most loved actors, Chinedu Ikedieze also stars in the romantic…
I was fortunate to be invited to the RokMe Tour London fan party last weekend in Marble Arch. Fans were greeted to Naija-inspired canapés whilst they took selfies and gushed over their favourite Nollywood stars. Stars, including: Bolanle Ninalowo, Desmond Elliot, Mercy Aigbe, Efe Irele and Jackie Appiah who undoubtedly make the Rok brand strong for its premium content of African movies. https://instagram.com/p/Bv_kxpyAgoD/ I had a chat with the CEO, Mary Njoku, on all things Rok, roles and responsibilities: CAO: What are the ups and downs of working and living with your business partner/ husband Jason? MN: My husband, Jason, is extremely supportive of my…
I received a new book, In The Name Of Our Father and was immediately intrigued by the title and the cover. The novel contains the story of a false prophet and what a journalist goes through whilst exposing the story. “A mesmerising tale of duty, ambition, greed and hunger for power. It is the story of two men intent on preserving their lives but it is on a larger scale the story of a country fighting to throw off the shackles of power mad dictator” – Toni Kan, poet and novelist Speaking with the author Olukorede S. Yishau, who…
Victor. The name is traditionally given to males with important families or clans. Taken from the word victorious, an adjective for fortunate – to have good luck, be blessed, highly favoured and advantageous. Victor Adebodun embodied his name. As with all Nigerian mums, she gives the name to the child, expecting that child to live up to the duty, the responsibility of carrying such a name. Victor outlived his name. In his courage, his care for others, his work ethic and his love of community. To us all, Victor is a name associated with action and greatness. His mother knew…
When Peter emailed, I was immediately hooked by the log line: Nigerian Children’s Book Author is becoming the face of a new movement in hip-hop focusing on diversity & education in childhood literature. As a child growing up in Islington, North London with 2 older brothers and 2 younger sisters, somehow we became very influenced by rap music. The energy of hip hop, the clothing, the sound, the imagery of black empowerment and the creativity of artists such as LL Cool J, Nas and 2Pac all signified a new form of poetry that helped us grow and was the sound track to…
Our very own boy next door: Met Lagos born, Igbo actor – baby faced OC Ukeje invites us into his apartment via Skype for a candid chat about his latest movie project POTATO POTAHTO directed by Multi-awarded Shirley F-Manso. OC addresses the challenges of working on set with attractive women whilst being married and the on-screen off-screen bromance between him and Blossom Chukwujekwu. Find out what OC’s favourite Igbo soup is and his future acting goals. For tickets to the UK Premiere of Potato Potahto screening on Saturday 9th september at the British Urban Film Festival, click HERExosotin chelseathông tin chuyển…
We had the privilege of spending sunday evening talking to the beautiful, wise and talented writer, producer, director behind the romantic comedy summer smash POTATO POTAHTO. With Africa and Europe premieres under her belt, Shirley is embarking on London to showcase the film at the BT British Urban Film Festival Sat 9th Sep 6pm. She tells us why casting is so important, the challenges behind film funding in Ghana and why she loves Nigeria. Watch and share. xosotin chelseathông tin chuyển nhượngcâu lạc bộ bóng đá arsenalbóng đá atalantabundesligacầu thủ haalandUEFAevertonxosokeonhacaiketquabongdalichthidau7m.newskqbdtysokeobongdabongdalufutebol ao vivofutemaxmulticanaisonbethttps://bsport.fithttps://onbet88.ooohttps://i9bet.bizhttps://hi88.ooohttps://okvip.athttps://f8bet.athttps://fb88.cashhttps://vn88.cashhttps://shbet.atbóng đá world cupbóng đá inter milantin juventusbenzemala…
Start and end your work day with the witty Bombshell Joselyn Dumas. Beauty and brains, poise and style – the Ghanian Queen of television and now movies, Joselyn invites us into her car for a drive through traffic and a Skype chat about all things Potato Potahto, her new movie directed by Multi-awarded Shirley F-Manso, co-starring our very own Niaja OC Ukeje. Watch and learn as Joselyn confesses her marital status and how she prepared for the role of LuLu. For tickets to the UK Premiere of Potato Potahto screening on Saturday 9th september at the British Urban Film Festival,…
BT British Urban Film Festival leads the way with gender and cultural diversity in film and entertainment. The British Urban Film festival known as BUFF has fostered and championed talent from all facets of diversity since inception in 2005. 45% of the advisory board are women and of that percentage, 80% are African. The festival director is 25 year old Nigerian born, Bedford England based Adeyinka Akinrinade, and her appointment two years ago has helped balance the approach to the festival selections, ensuring that mix of voices are heard on screen. This year, the influx of female filmmakers taking on…