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Not Every Movie Is Cinema-Worthy, Says Kunle Remi

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August 23, 2024

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Kunle Remi is well-known for his role in the Netflix series “Anikulapo”. He recently expressed his views on what defines a movie as truly cinema-worthy.

In an interview with Hiptv News, the actor stated that many films labelled as cinematic don’t actually meet the standards of true cinema. He highlighted that both audiences and filmmakers often mistake TV-quality productions for cinematic films. This is without fully grasping the elements required to craft a genuine cinematic experience.

“Not everybody understands what cinema is. I don’t think a lot of people understand it in the first place, that is why you have a low-budget film put in the cinemas when it’s not even cinema-worthy. And you see people come for you. There is a difference between a cinematic film and a film for TV,” he said.

In the interview, Kunle mentioned that Kunle Afolayan, the director of “Anikulapo”, creates films with strong cinematic value. He added that Afolayan might not excel as a TV director if placed in that role.

“The moment Nigerians and filmmakers understand that we won’t be having this conversation. Kunle Afolayan for example, does cinema if you look at the quality of his project, the style and effort put into it are cinema. If he does TV films, he might not do so great because he is probably focused or trained to do cinema films,” he added.

Kunle Remi, as an actor, emphasized that he can often tell when a film has been rushed and poorly executed.

He pointed out that some filmmakers might label these films as cinema-worthy, but he can easily identify when they fail to meet that standard.

“TV films are maybe cable films or online TVs and you can tell this was done in 5 days. I’m an actor and I can tell. Sometimes I’m doing a film and they tell me, it’s for the cinemas and I laugh. I know I’m not supposed to but, it’s funny,” he said.

However, he clarified that he is not trying to discourage emerging filmmakers who are still learning the craft. Instead, he urged them to view constructive criticism as valuable feedback rather than taking it personally.

“I can’t discourage anyone cos it might be a starting point for some people do not be angry if people come for you or movie lovers share opinions of your film or critics talk about it cos you can’t then compare it to a Hollywood production,” he concluded.

Kunle Remi gained fame after winning the 7th edition of Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. This marked the beginning of his acting career. Soon after his victory, he stepped into acting and has since appeared in numerous films. These films include “Ijakumo”, “Falling”, “A Naija Christmas”, “Introducing the Kujus”, and “The Prophetess”.

Watch the interview below.

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“I Was Trading My Scripts For Film Roles” – Omoni Oboli

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September 13, 2024

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Nollywood filmmaker Omoni Oboli disclosed that she exchanged her scripts for acting roles early in her career, which motivated her to pursue directing.

In an interview with Radionow 95.3 FM, Oboli recounted the challenges she faced at the start of her filmmaking journey, including giving away her screenplays for free and trying to direct her own films.

“I was trading my scripts, I’d say you know what, just take it, don’t pay me. Just give me a role in the film. So, I started to do that. But then I’ll watch the film and I realised, Okay it’s not quite what I had in my head when I was writing cos I see what I’m writing, I write in pictures. I see what I’m writing, so when I’m watching the movie it’s so different. Not to say that it wasn’t good because no two directors will direct the same script in the same way. So I said to myself, if my stories are going to have my DNA, then I’m going to have to direct them myself,” she said.

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Omoni Oboli emphasized that she felt hesitant at the beginning of her directing journey. She lacked confidence but mustered up the courage to pursue her dreams.

“And it was a scary thought, really who do you think you are to come and direct a film? Like who are you again? You know it was so scary, but then I said to myself, Warri no dey carry lass na. Wwetin dem get wey I no get? I was like, I’ll do this thing. So I started understudying directors, like I’m acting on set but I’m watching the director closely. And I said you know what? Maybe I need some formal education on this. So I went to the New York Film Academy for a short course,” she added.

Omoni Oboli has directed several films, including “Moms at War,” “Last Year Single” (currently streaming on Netflix), and “The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3,” the third installment of the “Wives on Strike” franchise, which is set to premiere in cinemas this October.

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Portable Welcomes Second Child With Fourth Baby Mama

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2 days ago

September 13, 2024

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Popular Nigerian singer Portable and his partner, Ashabi Simple, have welcomed their second child together, a baby girl.

On September 13, 2024, the ZAZU star shared the exciting news with his fans on Instagram. In the caption, he showered Ashabi Simple with love. Also, he expressed his deep gratitude for the birth of their newborn daughter.

“ZAzuu With heart full of joy , we welcome our third princess to d world , thank you GOD for not shaming us eyitayo Alhamdulilahi 🙏 God bless you my woman ❤️ I fly 🦅with you forever @ashabi.mohsimple_ Mummy @fitilamihan_atandaogo iya new born baby Akoi Blessings my beautiful princess👩‍🍼 welcome to the world Ọmọ OGO ⭐️ OGO Ni ⭐️ God bless BADMUS family❤️”

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Portable’s fans and followers flooded the comment section with congratulations and well wishes for him and his family. They expressed their joy, offering prayers and sending messages of goodwill.

A fan humorously noted, “Na this one resemble portable pass … that her mouth go too sharp no be small … imagine new born babe with this tongue … 😂 Congrat idamu industry “

“Congratulations ❤️ dis one na Ashabi carbon copy na so @ashabi.mohsimple u dey do for video i mean dat tongue 😂😂 welcome to d world,” read another comment.

The singer, Portable, and his woman, Ashabi Simple, welcomed their first child, his sixth, on June 6, 2023. During the child’s christening ceremony, Portable proudly announced in Yoruba that Ashabi was now a housewife.

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Tems Reacts To Buju Banton’s Criticism Of Afrobeats As Shallow

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3 days ago

September 12, 2024

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In a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, Tems addressed the controversial claim from Buju Banton. Buju Banton claimed that Afrobeats fails to reflect the true realities of its listeners. The Grammy-winning singer argued that Afrobeats, like any other musical genre, serves a specific purpose for its creators, who are predominantly Nigerian.

She emphasized that Afrobeats is a form of pop music designed to provide its audience with a joyful and uplifting experience, similar to pop music from other regions of the world.

Tems countered Buju Banton by highlighting the positive and celebratory nature of Afrobeats, which offers a much-needed escape from the challenges of everyday life.

Tems further emphasised that “Afrobeats is not Reggae, it’s not Rock, it’s for a certain purpose. Thinking about its origin which is Nigeria, it’s for a certain purpose and you can join us in its enjoyment.”

In a recent episode of the Drinking Champs Podcast, Buju Banton made a controversial statement about Afrobeats. He claimed that the movement’s music fails to accurately represent the realities of its predominantly Black audience across Africa. Banton further argued that Nigerian artists leading the global Afrobeats movement have neglected to acknowledge the contributions of Jamaican stars.

Banton’s criticism of Afrobeats sparked reactions from several artists. These include Jamaican Dancehall star Spice. Spice disagreed with her compatriot, pointing out that there are numerous Afrobeats acts, such as Burna Boy and Falz, whose music addresses sociopolitical issues and reflects the realities of their listeners.

In the same interview, Tems addressed the false and offensive rumors that she was pregnant for American rapper Future. The singer dismissed these rumors as an attempt to spread the most outrageous and baseless gossip possible by purveyors of fake news.

Tems also shared insights into her recently released debut album, “Born In The Wild.” The album features guest appearances from Asake and J Cole. She discussed the creative process behind the album and the personal significance of its songs.

Watch the full interview below.