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“To Love And Protect” Makes Official Selection For London PAFF 2024

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October 9, 2024

‘To Love and Protect’ makes selection for PAFF 2024 | fab.ng

The prestigious London International Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) has officially selected the Nollywood film “To Love and Protect” for its 2024 screening lineup. The festival will showcase the film on October 23, 2024.

Ne Kunda Nlaba, an esteemed film producer, director, screenwriter, political scientist, and film professor at Kongo Bizizi Academy, founded the London PAFF. This esteemed film event is an annual celebration of Pan-African cinema. Further, it showcases films produced in Africa and its diaspora from around the globe.

The film’s lead actors, Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor, took to their Instagram accounts to share the exciting news with their fans.

In a collaborative post, they announced that “To Love and Protect” had been officially selected to grace the screens at the upcoming edition of the London International Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) 2024.

“YOOOOOO!!! Our movie got selected for the London International Pan African Film Festival Excited about this, congratulations to all cast and crew members @roknigeria “TO LOVE AND PROTECT” got an official selection for London International Pan African Film Festival (London PAFF 2024) @londonpaff Screening Date: 23rd October, 2024. Venue: West Norwood Picturehouse, London,” the post said.

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A pregnant woman, haunted by her past pregnancy losses, suddenly goes into labor and must rush to an unfamiliar hospital. Initially, everything seems routine until chaos erupts when doctors inform her that her baby died shortly after birth. However, she adamantly insists the deceased infant isn’t hers. Subsequently, she takes the hospital hostage, demanding the staff produce her actual baby.

Meanwhile, among the hostages is an undercover detective who happens to be diabetic. As tensions escalate, the movie reveals the detective has crucial evidence that can imprison a powerful gang boss. In response, the gang lord swiftly dispatches two hitmen to the hospital to recover this damning evidence.

Furthermore, this gripping narrative forms the plot of “To Love and Protect”. While Mary Remmy Njoku of ROK Studios spearheaded the production, Olumuyiwa Aluko skillfully directed the film. Notably, the movie is currently screening in the Fiction Feature Film Category.

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Hollywood Veteran Actor, Denzel Washington To Star In “Black Panther 3”

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November 13, 2024

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Hollywood legend Denzel Washington has announced his intention to star in the highly anticipated third instalment of Marvel’s “Black Panther” franchise before retiring from acting.

The acclaimed actor, who currently portrays a pivotal role in Ridley Scott’s upcoming film “Gladiator 2,” made this revelation during a recent interview on Australia’s “Today Show.”

“I am only interested in working with the best. I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make. Probably not that many,” he said.

As he was sharing the roles he has lined up before a possible retirement, Denzel Washington made a statement saying,

“I’m playing Othello at 22, now I am playing Othello at 70. After that, I am playing Hannibal. After that, I have been talking with Steve McQueen about a film. Ryan Coogle is writing a part for me in the next Black Panther. Then I’ll do Othello and after that, I am going to do King Lear. After that, I am going to retire,” he added.

In 2018, Marvel Studios released the critically acclaimed superhero film ‘Black Panther’, which featured the late Chadwick Boseman in the titular role.

The movie boasted an ensemble cast that included Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, and Winston Duke.

Following Boseman’s tragic passing, Marvel produced a sequel, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘, which premiered in 2022.

This highly anticipated follow-up continued the story of the technologically advanced nation of Wakanda and its heroic protectors.

The immense popularity and cultural impact of the ‘Black Panther’ franchise have solidified its place as a landmark achievement in superhero cinema.

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Queen Lateefah Earns N333.7 Million, Ascends To Nollywood’s Top Box Office Rankings

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November 13, 2024

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'Queen Lateefah' earns ₦333.7 million | fab.ng

First and foremost, Wumi Toriola’s film ‘Queen Lateefah‘ has achieved remarkable success, surpassing ₦300 million at the box office and securing its position among Nollywood’s top-performing films.

Subsequently, the film joins other blockbuster successes such as ‘Ajosepo’ (₦257.2 million) and ‘Ajakaju’ (₦252.8 million). Moreover, ‘Queen Lateefah’ now stands as the seventh highest-grossing Nollywood movie to date.

Additionally, it holds the distinction of achieving the highest earnings for a non-December release, a period typically known for peak box office performance.

Throughout its theatrical run, the film has consistently broken records. Initially, it garnered ₦57 million in its opening weekend.

Furthermore, within just three weeks of its premiere, the film exceeded the ₦200 million milestone. By mid-October, consequently, the box office receipts had accumulated to ₦216 million.

Queen Lateefah' grosses enters Nollywood's top box office rankings | Pulse Nigeria

Under the distribution of Cinemax and the direction of Adeoluwa Owu, the film presents a compelling narrative. Specifically, it follows Lateefah Adeleke, a 30-year-old businesswoman who portrays herself as a world traveller with high social status.

However, her encounter with Jide Rhodes, a 35-year-old businessman, eventually exposes her carefully constructed facade.

In contrast to her claims, Lateefah emerges from a background of extreme poverty as the only child of an illiterate mother.

Finally, the film features a stellar ensemble cast including Kunle Remi, Femi Adebayo, Nancy Isime, Bimbo Manuel, Elvina Ibru, Enioluwa, and Gbugbemi Ejeye.

As a result of these combined elements – compelling storyline, strong performances, and strategic release timing – ‘Queen Lateefah’ continues to demonstrate the growing commercial potential of Nollywood productions.

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Enioluwa Replies X User Questioning The Use Of Same Actors In Nollywood

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November 12, 2024

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Nollywood actor and social media personality Enioluwa explained why the Nigerian film industry uses the ‘same faces’ in movies.

It all began on November 11, 2024, when an X user reacted to actress Jemima Osunde‘s post on X regarding the new YouTube film Fame and Fury.

The user said, “I’m sincerely tired of seeing the same faces in this damn industry.”

I’m sincerely tired of seeing the same faces in this damn industry https://t.co/L2rKSIGIz6

— salamalekun bitches (@95andbeyond) November 11, 2024

Osunde did not take her comment lightly. She retorted, saying, “We’re tired of seeing your face too in your office. Damn! I hope they sack you.”

Enioluwa then took to X to address the notion of Nollywood using familiar faces in films. He stressed that it happens because of finances.

He wrote,

“People often say they’re tired of seeing the same faces in Nigerian films. However, unlike in Hollywood, actors in Nigeria can’t afford to do just one film a year—how much are they paying? The industry currently can’t support as many newcomers as people might expect because, realistically, many of them wouldn’t be able to meet even their basic needs. No one wants to be famous and financially unstable.”

In response, another X user asked him for practical solutions, urging him to suggest actionable steps rather than just highlighting the problems. “You made a crucial point there but you didn’t suggest any solution,” he commented.

Enioluwa then explained,

We don’t have the buying power yet; it’s growing because streaming platforms have come in and people have made more records in the box office. Nevertheless, you can’t equate it to Hollywood, an Avengers that made over $2 billion that can pay its actors millions of dollars and still have enough profit.

People often say they’re tired of seeing the same faces in Nigerian films.

However, unlike in Hollywood, actors in Nigeria can’t afford to do just one film a year— how much are they paying.

The industry currently can’t support as many newcomers as people might expect because,…

— Eni Adeoluwa (@Enioluwa_) November 11, 2024

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