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  It’s hard to put a fine point on the last time we saw Aki and Paw-Paw as a duo in a film. Such is the transcendence and sense of permanence they had on a particular period of Nollywood, in particular, that they seemed timeless, and as such it’s difficult to remember the exact time they stopped being Aki and Paw-Paw, and went back to being Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme. But it was undoubtedly a long time ago, and Play Network opted to end that spell of absence with a 2021 feature pic centring the pair. Aptly titled  Aki and Paw-Paw , this movie is Biodun Stephen’s third directorial cinematic release of an eventful, and comes less than two months after Anthill’s  Progressive Tailors Club . Asides our beloved duo, this movie also features Chioma Okafor, Uti Nwachukwu, Toyin Abraham, Beverly Osu, and Anita Asuoha (aka Dat Warri Pikin). The question regarding the notion of the Aki and Paw-Paw remake is whether or not it would fit in this era. Perhaps the time for it had passed, and may

  Possibly one of the most awaited Nigerian movies, Amina is finally on its way to our screens. The movie which has been in production for over two years is being produced by Okechukwu Ogunjiofor (Living In Bondage) and directed by  Izu Ojukwu . The movie stars Lucy Ameh, Clarion Chukwura, Ali Nuhu and many more. She lived in the age of man in a man’s world. In an ancient world of brutal conflicts, ferocious animal passions, supressive timeless customs, and reckless, herioc exploits, she must resolutely carve out a part for her life in the face of scandalised tradition and antagonistic male dominance. To grasp her destiny, she must prove herself not just as able, but infinitely more capable than any man alive. Fathered by the legendary warrior, expansionist,and empire builder Barkwa Turunku, Aminatu, alluring princess and first daughter to the renowned Barkwa nurses a burning ambition never before imagined: To sit as queen over a Zazzau empire that stretches from Kano to River Niger, f

  SWALLOW  is an upcoming Kunle Afolayan movie, created specifically for Netflix. The movie is set to premiere on the streaming platform on October 1, 2021. The movie stars Niyola (Eniola Akinbo) in the lead role alongside Ijeoma Grace Agu, Chioma Akpotha, Deyemi Okanlawon, Omotunde Adebowale, Eniola Badmus, Mercy Aigbe, Kelvin Ikeduba, Joke Muyiwa, Edet Anthony Offiong (Thin Tall Tony) and Olusegun Akinremi. SWALLOW follows the story of Tolani Ajao, a naïve secretary whom, after a series of career woes, considers a drug trafficking offer from her roommate Rose Adamson.

OVERVIEW CAST Toni Tones, Lala Akindoju, Osas Ighodaro, Ini Dima-Okojie, Ebenezer Eno SYNOPSIS Meet Zuri. She's living a fabulous life. Great car, gorgeous apartment, well paid job. Meet Zuri. Broken down car, an apartment she cant afford, a job she's about to lose. What's a broke girl to do. With her best friends Tami (the flighty fashion designer), Lara (the tough oil and gas executive), Adesuwa (the conservative lawyer), and Ladun (the fabulous housewife), Zuri grows a little, learns a lot and navigates her way to making better financial decisions and building wealth. This show tackles, debt, spending, the consumerist culture of the African middle class, the fear and misconceptions surrounding money and the lack of it, love, friendships, cultural and societal pressures and the roles they play in success. With each episode comes a Smart Money Lesson, there to help you work your way up the financial ladder. LENGTH 7 episodes (~40 minutes each) DIRECTOR Bunmi Ajakaiye SCREE

  RISE OF THE SAINTS  is an upcoming thriller produced by Grand Redemption Platform and co-produced by Accelerate TV. It features Rachel Oniga, Tina Mba, Peter Fatomilola, and Deyemi Okonlawon alongside Teleola Kuponiyi – a new actor in the lead role. SYNOPSIS : Rise of the Saints is a movie inspired by the story of Moremi Ajasoro, warrior Queen of Ife who delivers her people from destruction in the hands of her sworn nemesis Jagan. In the present, her prophesied son is manifest in Luke, a young aspiring music artiste. Orphaned at birth and raised by his aunt, Luke is suddenly plunged into a battle of two worlds; of light and darkness. He joins forces with The Saints, a group of people charged with the duty of protecting the legacy of Moremi, and together they must employ all their wits to defeat the ferocious warlord, Jagan. Amidst all, Luke has no choice but to take the biggest test of his life; choose between a destiny of honour or his dazzling dream of music and fame The movie is s

OVERVIEW CAST Temi Otedola, Joke Silva, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Sadiq Daba, Gabriel Afolayan, Ini Edo, Adjetey Anang, Yomi Fash Lanso, Bienvenu Neba, Ray Reboul, LENGTH 151mins DIRECTOR Kunle Afolayan PRODUCER Steve Ayorinde, Yinka Oyedeji, Seun Soyinka SCREENPLAY Tunde Babalola WATCH ONLINE AT Netflix It is directed and produced by Kunle Afolayan and is slated to be the acting debut for Temi Otedola (daughter of Femi Otedola and Fashion Influencer). The upcoming drama/thriller, “Citation”, is written by  Tunde Babalola  and also stars Joke Silva, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Sadiq Daba, Gabriel Afolayan, Ini Edo, Adjetey Anang, Yomi Fash Lanso, and others. SYNOPSIS : The film narrates the ordeals faced by a female postgraduate student, Moremi Oluwa (Temi Otedola) who is forced to find a way to deal with an awkward situation of sexual harassment from a popular male lecturer, Prof. Lucien Nd’yara (Jimmy-Jean Louis). The movie is set to officially release on the Netflix platform on 6 November, 2020!