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Trailer! Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin & More star in Niyi Towolawi’s “Desecration.”

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8 years ago

October 27, 2016

“Desecration” stars Nollywood heavyweights Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin and Rykardo Agboh, alongside UK actors of both Nigerian and British backgrounds, such as Nicola Alexis (currently starring in Harry Porter musical), Max Cavenham, Moji Bamtefa, Ken Smart and delightful seven year old Angel Agala.

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Set and shot in London, UK,The film explores how a casual fling quickly becomes a living nightmare for Olushola Daniels and his family, after being captivated by one other than his wife.

Director Niyi Towolawi says, “It was an absolute pleasure shooting a feature in London and getting the opportunity to photograph this beautiful city, working with close allies and a producer that allowed me so much space to put my signature as an auteur on the film”.

See trailer below

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Phyna’s New Film “The Last Man On Earth” Premieres This Week

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2 days ago

May 13, 2024

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Big Brother Naija season 7 winner Phyna (Ijeoma Josephina Otabor) is stepping behind the camera for her first-ever production project! She is making her debut as a producer with the upcoming film titled “The Last Man On Earth.”

To build anticipation for the film’s release, Phyna shared the trailer on her Instagram page. The movie is set to premiere on YouTube on May 15, 2024. This is exciting news for Phyna’s fans and Big Brother Naija followers, who are eager to see her take on a new creative challenge.

“First trailer of ‘The Last Man On Earth,’ my debut project as a movie producer. I’m so excited to finally share this with you guys, kick-starting my production journey,” she stated.

The trailer for “The Last Man on Earth” offers a sneak peek into a world of love triangles and drama. The story centres around Zara, played by Phyna herself. Zara’s character is seen as the “other woman” in Ebisan Arayi’s life, causing trouble not just for him and his family, but also for her friend, played by fellow Big Brother Naija alum Rachel Edwards.

The film is directed by Moyin Ezekiel, known as MoyinSage. Rounding out the cast are OluwaDolarz, Pharm Saviour Akpan, Ekete Chinyere, Boma Martins Akpore, and Fruitful Simon.

This isn’t Phyna’s first foray into acting. She’s previously appeared in Nollywood films like “When Life Happens” and “Lekki or Nothing,” both of which streamed on YouTube.

Phyna also had a role in the December 2023 cinema release “Osato.” So, “The Last Man on Earth” marks her debut as a producer, but not her first time on screen!

Check out more movie updates here.

Watch the trailer here.

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“Momiwa” Is Now Streaming On Prime Video

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5 days ago

May 10, 2024

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There’s good news for fans of Nollywood family dramas! The heartwarming film “Momiwa,” directed by Biodun Stephen, is now available to stream on Prime Video.

Biodun Stephen herself announced the exciting news on her Instagram page on Friday, May 10, 2024.

“Laidiz and Gentlemen, I present you #MOMIWA #NowStreaming on Amazon Prime. The film follows the story of a beloved housekeeper who brings joy to a home until her boss’ wife returns, stirring tension and rivalry within the family.”

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“Momiwa” is a family drama film. Biodun Stephen, who directed the movie, is known for creating heartwarming movies. They include “Strangers,” “Breaded Life,” “Introducing the Kujus,” “A Simple Lie,” and “Sista.” In fact, “Sista” recently won both the Audience Award and the Jury Award for Best Movie at a Paris Nollywood film festival in 2022!

For “Momiwa,” Stephen collaborated with Uddy Udoh and Shutterspeed Projects to bring the story to life. The film features a talented cast, including Blessing Jessica Obasi, Iyabo Ojo, Uzor Arukwe, Lilian Afegbai, Michael Akpujiha, and Mc Lively.

“#SISTA an ode to my mother and every single mum out there has been a gift that has kept on giving, and this year, @nollywoodweek #SISTA won both Audience and Jury award for best movie,” Stephen announced in an Instagram post on Monday, May 6, 2024.

Watch the trailer for “Momiwa” below:

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Actor Femi Adebayo Speaks On High Rate Of Film Piracy

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6 days ago

May 9, 2024

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Nollywood star Femi Adebayo is fuming mad about film piracy in Nigeria. He recently took to Instagram to blast the issue. He shared his experience of battling pirates who were illegally distributing one of his films.

Femi Adebayo feels strongly that film piracy is hurting the entire Nollywood industry. Filmmakers are putting a lot of effort and money into their projects, but piracy is cutting into their profits.

He believes everyone in the industry must fight back against intellectual property theft and piracy in any way they can.

He wrote,

“The Nigerian film industry has experienced exponential growth over the years, but we haven’t been able to maximize the true dividends of this business because of dare devil pirates who benefit where they didn’t sow. This is a major reason why investors find it hard to commit their funds to filmmakers. However, through persistence and the use of the legal framework covering intellectual property, we can bring their activities to a gradual halt.”

“Several times, I have been a victim of movie pirates and I never spared them. I recently concluded a legal battle with a notable media company that owns a big radio station and also engages in YouTube content distribution. During the cinema run of “Survival of Jelili” in 2019, my movie was gathering good numbers at that time. They decided to use my movie poster and title to promote a movie on their platform, thereby deceiving fans and diverting revenue accrued to me.”

“It took 3 years, but my trust in the legal and justice system remained unwavering. With the dedication of our legal team, Bola Adebowale & Co. Legal Practitioners, who are seasoned professionals with wealth of experience in handling such cases. They presented undeniable evidence, put up a strong argument, and took the case to trial. Their promptness, efficiency, and attention to detail played a huge part in the direction of the case. We won and were awarded a total of Twenty-Five naira. This isn’t just my win as a filmmaker and content producer but a win for all of Nollywood. Every win brings us closer to protecting and getting the true economic value of our works.”