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Nollywood films not as deep as they used to be – Ramsey Nouah laments

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6 years ago

May 2, 2018

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Ramsey Nouah, veteran Nollywood actor, says many people are delving into acting for the fame as opposed to the early days when it was for passion.

Nouah, who began acting at the age of 20, said people had genuine love for the art and films had deeper storylines in the early 90s.

“Back then I realise there was so much passion,” he said on Monday in a chat with us at the premiere of his new film, ‘Crazy People’.

“Everyone was acting not for the money but for the love of it. But today I see so many people just wanting to jump in for fame.

“The social media platforms provide everybody that opportunity to want to be famous. So everyone is just looking for more of the fame than the art.

“When we started, when we did understudy, cinematography, filmmaking, acting, for us it was all about the passion. Like can you draw? Can you put a picture together? And if you can, you’ll realise that you weren’t doing it for money.

“You’d just have this joy from doing it.”

Speaking on the growth of the industry, Nouah said “technically we’ve gotten better” but also pointed out some of Nollywood’s shortcomings.

“However, our stories are not as deep as they used to be. Because if you notice, everyone was acting out of serious passion but now everyone just wants to be like uptown boy, uptown girl. And that’s just the sad part,” he said.

Nouah recently shared on Instagram that he was being impersonated on movie sets.

During the screening of ‘Crazy People’, it was revealed that the news was part of the promotion for the comedy-thriller.

‘Crazy People’ will be in cinemas on May 25.

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Femi Kuti Urges Nigerians To Stay And Fight For The Country

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22 hours ago

October 22, 2024

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Femi Kuti has expressed his views on the mass emigration trend, which Nigerians popularly call the “japa trend,” and has urged Nigerian youth to fight for a better country.

During the 2024 Celebration Festival, Kuti emphasised that he would not relocate to another country, noting that citizens of other nations had to fight for their own freedom.

He began, “People have asked me, ‘Shey you no go japa?’ japa to where?”

“Let me tell you about Europe; you see Europe and what made it great. Do you think they ran away? No, they fought; Europe fought hundreds of civil wars; dem just dey kill themselves. America had one of the worst civil wars in history, which is why till today Americans still carry guns,” he added, describing the past of some of the nations where Nigerians frequently relocate.

“Japa to where? … Made is a British citizen. Where is he? He is in Nigeria. He cannot be anywhere else. Who born am? Na monkey born am?…”

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Femi Kuti called on Nigerians to acknowledge their duty to defend and improve their own nation.

“We must understand that we have to stay here and fight for a better country that we love. We did not build the Fela Shrine in Los Angeles or in London; we built it in Africa. Get your senses together because this country depends on you,” the singer continued.

“Made is a British citizen but where is he? He is in Nigeria, and he cannot be anywhere else. What does he want to do there? If they call him for work, he’d go there to play and come back. Who would take over the shrine? I want to retire.”

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The Uprising: Wives On Strike 3 Boasts Of ₦10 Million In Voucher Sales

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2 days ago

October 21, 2024

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Omoni Oboli’s new film, The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3, earned ₦10 million in voucher sales just two days after its release. The director made the announcement in a joint post with Nile Entertainment, the film’s distributors.

This rapid success highlights the growing anticipation for Oboli’s work. The Uprising is already drawing attention across the country for its timely themes and engaging plot.

Nile Entertainment expressed excitement over the early sales figures, attributing the film’s success to its strong storyline and Oboli’s established reputation.

“My people, We have sold N10 million on our vouchers alone and counting. This is massive! You made this happen! Because of you, so many people will get to watch THE UPRISING for free!!! Thank you my Besties and everyone for showering The Uprising: Wives on Strike3 film the love that it deserves,” the post said.

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Earlier this month, Nile launched a voucher system to allow cinema lovers to pre-order tickets before the premiere of The Uprising. This move helped build anticipation among fans eager to secure their seats ahead of showtime. As a result, the film’s initial sales surged quickly.

The Uprising is a satire that tells the story of a female local government official. She finds herself caught in a web of turmoil, juggling the challenges of her new authority with the complexities of her personal life. The film presents a powerful narrative, blending humor with important social commentary.

Adding to its appeal, Wives on Strike 3 features an impressive ensemble cast.

Leading the lineup are Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jombo, Omoni Oboli, and Ufuoma McDermott. These celebrated actresses bring depth and energy to their roles.

Hilda Dokubo also joins the cast, further boosting the film’s star power. Additionally, rising stars like Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as KieKie, and May Yul-Edochie deliver standout performances.

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I Wasn’t Pressured To Become A Lawyer Like My Dad – Falz

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5 days ago

October 18, 2024

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Nigerian rapper Falz has clarified that he was not pressured to study law due to his father’s success in the field.

Falz revealed in an interview with Chude Jideonwo on the “With Chude” podcast that his father, Femi Falana SAN, helped and fought for people who inspired him. This experience motivated him to pursue a legal career, contrary to popular belief.

He said,

“I won’t say it was pressure but when I was super young, it was like, ‘These people have to be something’ because I was already getting that reaction everywhere I went. And if I ever mentioned my name, people would be like, ‘Which Falana? Is it Femi Falana? Oh wow.'”

“Everyone sort of had a story about how my dad came to their aid at some point in time and how he fought for them and was there for them. At that time it was me taking everything in, like, ‘this is something’. So at that point in time, I wasn’t pressured; I aspired to emulate what he was doing,” he added.

This recognition made a deep impact on him, and he decided on his own to study law. Although he pursued a legal education, he practiced law only for a short period.

His decision to enter the field came from personal motivation. Despite his brief time practicing, the experience left its mark. Indeed, it shaped his perspective and contributing to his overall journey.

“I did practice law for a short period of time. Very short, almost two years. I worked at the Ministry of Justice during my youth service, which was like 2012 or so, then in 2013 I was at my father’s firm and 2014 was when things started to pick up for me so I started going out of practice,” he added in between laughter.

See the full interview below: