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Adenike Adebayo of ‘The Screening Room’ reviews Kunle Afolayan’s “The Tribunal”
On a new episode of The Screening Room, vlogger Adenike Adebayo reviews Kunle Afolayan’s film The Tribunal. Fate brings together an albino and a lawyer, the former who claims to have been unfairly dismissed as a result of discrimination and the latter, Jimi Disu, presented a second chance in life after an accident results in […]
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Kate Henshaw, O.C Ukeje & Carol King to Star in “Ajai: The Boy Slave”– A Stage Play in Lagos on the Life & Times of Samuel Ajayi Crowther
You have probably read about his story in your primary school or chances are you even played him in a school drama but this April 2012, you can get more in depth into the story of the life and times of the great Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther live on stage in Lagos.
“Ajai – The Slave Boy” – a stage play directed by Wole Oguntokun based on the original concept by Gbemi Shasore, is sure one to watch out for as it promises to capture the high quality dramatization of an African story with an International cast drawn from Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Europe.
This stage play which will run for 6 days at the MUSON Centre will feature an all new and first time musical score which will make this performance reflect the Nigerian culture with a mix of Anglo-African music all set in historical context and a message of morals, prejudice, life struggles, heroism and patriotism. The production features Kate Henshaw, Carol King and O.C Ukeje.
So call, text, BB pin your friends and family because this stage show is one not to miss. There will also be a slave trade exhibition on all days of the play from 10 AM – 4 PM followed by a Martinee by 12 Noon. Tickets to the exhibition are available for N 5,000 (Adults), N 3,000 (Children) and N 2,000 (Excursion Only)
A Short Story of Samuel Ajayi Crowther
Young Ajai was captured at the tender age of fifteen and sold into slavery by Portuguese slavers. He served several masters in captivity, then he shipped en route Portugal after being freed by heroic British abolitionists and delivered to Sierra Leone. He was inducted into the Anglican Church where he earned the name “Samuel” and later became the first African Bishop. Filled with nationalist fervor, he translated the Bible into Yoruba – a Nigerian Language and pursued freedom and equality which no doubt nurtured his grandson – Herbert Macaulay.
Date: Tuesday 24th April 2012 – Sunday 29th April 2012
Time: Tuesday – Saturday 6 PM Daily | Sunday 3 PM
Venue: Agip Recital Hall, The MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos
Ticket Price: Students N 3000 | Adults N 5000 | VIP N 15000
Ticket Locations: You can get your tickets at the following locations;
- The Green Park, 16 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Terra Kulture, Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage, off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
- The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Norbert & Gloria Young, Rachael Oniga, Iyke Okechukwu, Carol King & Bimbo Manuel to Star in Thespian Family Theatre’s Stage Play “The Five Maids of Fadaka” this Weekend at the MUSON Center
The Thespian Family Theatre is excited to present a rich playlet for the entertainment of the family – The Five Maids of Fadaka.
The stage play which would be performed from the 19th to 22nd of July at the MUSON Center, Onikan, Lagos is a rich blend of folklore, traditional dance and theater that naturally transports the audience to a typical African village setting.
As with all Ayo Jaiyesimi’s plays, is a total theater concept involving dance, drama and musicwritten in operatic rendition. The cast will be featuring Nollywood stars such as Norbert Young, Rachael Oniga, Iyke Okechukwu, Carol King, Bimbo Manuel and some Tinsel stars. The cast also cuts across various upcoming actors and actresses which represent major ethnic groups of the Nigerian society.
The play will be directed by Abiola Segun Williams (Mama Salewa of Tinsel). The Five Maids of Fadaka is a must watch for the whole family!
Day 1
Date: Thursday July 19th 2012
Time: 12 Noon & 3 PM
Category: Children
Date: Friday July 20th 2012
Time: 1:30 PM & 6 PM
Category: Children & Family
Date: Saturday July 21st 2012
Time: 3 PM & 6 PM
Category: Family
Date: Sunday July 22nd 2012
Time: 6PM
Category: Family/Command Performance
Venue: Agip Recital Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Children N 1,500 | Couples N 3,000 | Family N 5,000 | VIP N 10,000 | VVIP N 25,000
Ticket Sales Points: Tasty Fried Chicken at Opebi, Surulere, Victoria Island, Lekki, Marina | Barcelos at Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja | MUSON Center, Onikan | Health Plus, Shoprite, Lekki | Cinimons opposite Ocean View, Victoria Island
Contact: For more information and general enquiries, reservation, sponsorship, call Ireti on 08022220049 | Wole 08073288574 | Femi 08067440000
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5 Friends, 1 Death, 4 Paths to Self Discovery! Watch Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Dakore Akande, Katherine Obiang, Nse Ikpe-Etim feature in new movie “Journey To Self”
This intense story of friendship and the path to self discovery is something to look forward to. With a sterling cast of seasoned actresses and top quality production, this movie is one to watch out for. We haven’t seen actress and former OAP Ashionye Michelle Raccah on the screen since she left MNET’s Tinsel and this is such a delightful welcome. This flick also stars the delectable Dakore Akande who is back to acting after the birth of her baby.
This movie tells the story of five childhood friends Nse (played by Nse Ikpe-Etim), Alex (played by Dakore Akande), Regina (played by Ashionye Michelle Raccah), Rume (played by Katherine Obiang) and Uche (played by Tosin Sido) Uche, the unifying force of the group, dies and requests that all her friends come to Abuja for her funeral. She speaks to them from the grave through letters to each of them and as old wounds are opened up, the weekend is an emotional roller coaster as each woman finds her character being tested. It is indeed a journey to self discovery.
The four ladies, on arriving at Uche’s house, find that she has left a series of letters in which she speaks to them from beyond the grave. The letters provoke her friends to open up on emotional baggage, as secrets and fears are revealed, leading to a journey of self discovery. For Regina, Nse, Rume and Alex the weekend they spend in Uche’s house becomes an emotional roller coaster as individual characters are tested.
This movie has cameo appearances by Chris Attoh, Carol King, Femi Jacobs, Kalu Ikeagwu and Femi Brainard.
Journey To Self was written and produced by Ashionye Michelle Raccah. Tosin Sido was the executive producer and the director was Tope Oshin-Ogun.
Watch the teaser from the movie.
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From TV to the Big Screen! Nigerian Soap Opera Sweetheart Carol King stars in “The Gods Are Still Not To Blame” alongside Ireti Doyle, Nobert Young, Gabriel Afolayan & More | Speaks on Her Family, Career & Movie Role
She is often referred to as the Queen of Nigerian Soap Operas for her excellent interpretation of roles in more than a few TV productions. In most cases, she plays the role of a good and strict mother and her remarkable depiction of such characters has made her a favourite and a household name.
The veteran actress, Carol King, has been acting for more then 13 years, but started off with radio dramas and voice overs as a teenager.
She is popularly known for her role as Jumoke – wife to Bode Johnson (played by Ignis Ikwe) in the flagship TV drama, ‘Everyday People’. She has also featured in several soap operas including ‘I Need To Know’, ‘Everyday People’, ‘Edge of Paradise’, ‘Tinsel’ and ‘Blaze of Glory’. She is not only a talented screen actress but a stage actress and has featured in ‘V Monologues’, ‘Ajayi Crowther’, ‘Five Maidens of Fadaka’, ‘Prison Chronicles’ among others.
Recently, the TV star featured in a soon to be released movie “The Gods Are Still Not To Blame”. The movie has been creating some major buzz and while it being anticipated by many because of the interesting cast and unique story, I was curious about her role in it and why she decided to be a part of the project.
I recently caught up with her and she graciously spoke about her career, family and making a debut on the big screen.
Most people know you as the “good mother” in several TV dramas, but now you are making a debut on the big screen. Is this your first movie role?
No, this isn’t my first. I actually did a Yoruba movie called ‘Pasito Dehinde‘ years ago and another one about five years ago which I can’t remember the title now.
That’s a long time ago. But I’m sure you’ve had more movie roles offered to you since then. Why have you been absent from the movie scene?
Not to blow my horn, if you look at the history of my work, they are believable. The story has to appeal to me. I have to see that people are informed and educated and transformed by whatever project I get involved in. I’ve been getting several offers but I didn’t feel strongly about it but when this one came along, I knew this was it.
Tell me about your role in “The Gods Are Still Not To Blame”.
I play Queen Niniola. She is the one whom the story is built around. She is married to a King and when she was pregnant with her first child, there was a prophecy that the child she was carrying was a boy who would grow up to kill his father and marry his mother. The King along with other people thought of killing the child, but the person they gave the child to to kill didn’t kill him. So the child grew up in another place and ended up coming back to that kingdom to kill his father and marry his mother. The prophecy actually came to pass.
Is this a traditional epic movie?
It’s based on book that was written by Ola Rotimi and he had written an African view point of the story from the Greek mythology. But the director, Funke Fayoyin made it more contemporary, so no, it’s not very traditional. I like the fact that it’s a common story, everyone can relate to it but I love the approach she took to it.
You said you were drawn to scripts with a strong message. What is the message in this movie that drew you in?
The journey of our lives is something that has been ordained. We are going to go through it, no matter what. It is the gravity of it that might be the question here but we definitely will tread those paths. Also, what is good is good and what is bad is bad. A young boy went against the natural laws and married a woman his mother’s age which of course wouldn’t go well. It’s a lesson for everybody; let’s look beyond the physical. There is always a spiritual undertone to everything we do and we should be cautious.
I couldn’t help but notice the subtle ways the love scenes were depicted in a clip of the movie I just watched. What is your take on the more daring approach Nigerian movies are now taking to love scenes and nudity?
Romantic scenes should be presented in a way that appeals to people, that doesn’t put them off, so that people don’t feel they bought a pornography movie by mistake. As much as we want to advance in the industry, I believe strongly that there are limits. Also, not to sound hypocritical, there are some things we shouldn’t just do out there. We need more directors who are creative, who want to tell a story that a man and woman are intimate but do not abuse the viewers’ sensibilities while doing so.
Tell me more about your family. How many children do you have and what are their ages?
I have three. My first son is 29, the second boy is 20 and my last girl would be 12 this month.
Wow! You sure did give some space between your children. Was this deliberate?
The space between my last two children wasn’t intentional. I actually wanted to have another one right before my second son but the Lord knows better. He gave her to me at the right time.
I’m always drawn to your remarkable depiction of the motherly roles you play in soap operas. How did you come about being a favourite for the “good” and “strict” mother roles?
First of all, I would say it wasn’t something I set out to do. I think it’s more of the short sightedness of directors and producers in the industry. When a director gives you a role and you kill that role, they can’t see you in anything else. When a writer is writing any role that has a good mother, its Carol King they are thinking of. So I decided I wanted more challenging roles that is why I stayed off for so long and when this one came up, I took it. It wasn’t an intentional thing.
How do these roles connect with the kind of mother you are in real life?
Talking about whether it translates into my personal life, I’d say you can’t give what you don’t have. It’s the basic thing but that is not to say I’m the best mother; that is for God, my children and my husband to say.
Are you going to be featuring in more movies from now on?
I would love to do more of films but I would continue to be picky. The story has to appeal to me.
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About the Movie
The Gods Are Still Not to Blame is a modern cinematic adaptation of a classical Greek play ‘Oedipus Rex’ and the famous Ola Rotimi play,’The God’s Are Not To Blame’.
It tells the story of a queen mother (Carol King) who tries to save her new born from being killed as suggested by the diviner. The baby was discovered to have a bad destiny-to kill his father and marry his mother. Things however go awry when 28 years after, fate brings the child in contact with his destiny.
The movie was directed by Funke Fayoyin and parades quite a good number of stars such as Carol King, Bayo Alawiye, Seun Akindele, Gabriel Afolayan, Gloria Anozie-Young, Ireti Doyle, Kareem Adepoju, Akin Lewis, Bukky Ajayi, Moji Olaiya, Nobert Young, Omowunmi Dada amongst others
The movie was written by Otun Rasheed; produced by Mohammed Ayoub and Byron Ene.
Music by Femi Kuti and Mike Aremu.
Check out some behind the scene photos from the movie set.
Watch the trailer
“The Gods Are Still Not To Blame” would premiere at Silverbird Galleria on Friday 19th April 2013. This is definitely a movie to watch out for!
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BN Red Carpet Fab: 2014 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards – AMVCA!
Hey BellaNaija Style Watchers, a good Wednesday afternoon to you.
Guess what? It has finally landed – ALL the stars at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held on Saturday 8th March 2014 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The awards ceremony was hosted by IK Osakioduwa, Osas Ighodaro and Vimbai Mutinhiri. If you missed our BellaNaija AMVCA 2014 Best Dressed List, you are missing out! – click HERE.
We did something different with this BN Red Carpet Fab post; we added close-ups on beauty shots as well as all the information on hair, make-up and the fabulous dresses.
And yeah, ladies there are so many men here in suave suits that will make you drool.
Enjoy!
BN Red Carpet Fab: 2014 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards – AMVCA
Blue Magic
Music superstars
Ravishing in Red
It’s Denrele
A Vision in White
Sweet Love
A Glass of Champagne
Rocking that Trad
Do it Like a Dude
The Golden Girls
Pretty in Pink
Sartorial Gents
Edgy in Black
Colour Me Pretty
She likes to Sparkle
Ageless Beauties
Purple Delight
Classic Black
Girly
Keepin’ It Casual!
Silver Lining
More Shots
Photo Credit: Dare Koleaje | Insigna Media | HorploadWorks Photography
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“The Five Maids of Fadaka” is Back! Experience it LIVE at the Thespian Family Theatre Productions, Lagos
This Easter, treat your family & friends to a special comeback of the ‘Five Maids of Fadaka‘ by the Thespian Family Theatre & Productions.
The production – a rich blend of drama, folklore, dance, comedy, music and poetry – is an exciting play featuring Gloria Young, Nobert Young, Iyke Okechukwu, Carol King and more.
Ticket prices
Children: N2,500
Regular: N5,000
VIP: N10,000
Premium: N20, 000
Showing Dates & Times: Sunday 20th April 2014 at 1PM, 3:30PM & 6:30PM | Saturday 26th April 2014 at 3PM & 6PM
Venue: AGIP Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos
Tickets are available online at Jumia.com, Ariiyatickets.com, Quickteller.com and Adibba.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Health Plus, Ikeja and the Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki.
For enquiries/reservations Call Fokan on 07046380171 or Victor on 07046380172. You can find them on Facebook: Facebook.com/thespianfamily | Follow them on Twitter: @thespianfamily | Follow them on Instagram: @thespianfamily
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For Colored Girls is Back in Lagos! Starring Osas Ighodaro, Funke Akindele, Oreka Godis
It’s back again. In 2011, Flytime Promotions brought the adaptation of the iconic stage play starring Joke Silva, Tiwa Savage, Ireti Doyle, now it’s here in 2014 with a new cast.
The premier entertainment-solutions provider teamed once again with award winning playwright/stage director Wole Oguntokun to present “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow is Enuf“
Produced by Keke Hammond, it stars Osas Ighodaro, Funke Akindele, Oreka Godis, Carol King, Ade Laoye, Diana Yekinni, and Matilda Obaseki-Mozia.
It will go down on Sunday 15th June 2014 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
“To be an artistic voice today and directly or indirectly touching base with past and current issues concerning ALL women and the girl-child means the world to me.” says Osas.
“Being a Coloured Girl goes beyond skin color. For me, it represents the travails every girl-child goes through and the fortitude needed for her individual journey to womanhood” says Carol.
“For Colored Girls… is an immeasurable experience; it is a rite of passage to womanhood, to sisterhood, to love.” says Oreka.
Date: Sunday 15th June 2014
Time: 3 PM | 7 PM
Venue: Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: 3 PM – N5,000 (Regular), N 15,000 (VIP) | N7,500 (Regular), N20,000 (VIP)
Contact: For more info, general enquiries and table bookings, call 08035646358 | 080812394477 | follow @4coloredgirlsng
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One “For Colored Girls”! Inside the Star-Studded Show in Lagos
On Sunday 15th June 2014, the much buzzed about Nigerian adaptation of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow is Enuf, was held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The play produced by Keke Hammond, was directed by Wole Oguntokun of Renegade Theatre.
Cast of the play including Oreka Godis (Lady in Yellow), Carol King (Lady in Red), Funke Akindele (Lady in Orange), Diana Yekinni (Lady in Blue), Ade Laoye (Lady in Brown), Osas Ighodaro (Lady in Purple) and Bikiya Graham-Douglas (Lady in Green), were present to thrill all.
Also there to enjoy the play were Waje, Anita Okoye, Bovi and Christabel Ugboma, Kunle Afolayan, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Marian Okanrende, Seyi Shay and MI.
Red Carpet

Osas Ighodaro, Ade Laoye, Diana Yekinni, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Keke Hammond, Carol King, Oreka Godis & Funke Akindele
Guests
On Stage
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Ireti Doyle, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi and Carol King Cover Motherhood In-Style Magazine’s Latest Issue
Tinsel mums, Carol King, Iretiola Doyle and Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi are the cover stars for the latest issue of Motherhood In-Style magazine.
The three actresses talk to the magazine about work, family and life.
For their cover shoot Carol King, Iretiola Doyle and Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi are wearing pieces from Duchess as they are photographed by Kelechi Amadi-Obi.
Also inside the new Motherhood In-Style magazine issue are lots of refreshing and informative features on parenting, health, fashion, family and more.
Credits:
Outfits – Duchess
Makeup – Brushstrokes
Photography – Kelechi Amadi Obi
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Watch the Trailer of “Beyond Blood” with Joseph Benjamin, Kehinde Bankole, Deyemi Okanlawon, Shan George & More | A Greg Odutayo Film
Are you ready for a blockbuster?
“Beyond Blood” is a must watch movie directed by Nollywood veteran Greg Odutayo.
The movie, produced by Debbie Odutayo, stars Kehinde Bankole, Joseph Benjamin, Deyemi Okanlawon, Carol King, Bimbo Manuel, Wole Ojo, Okey Uzoeshi, Shan George, Francis Onwochei, Uzor Osimkpa, Ifeanyi Kalu, Ijeoma Grace Agu and Marion Bott.
Plot:
It is a captivating story of self-discovery, where a woman, after a series of uncontrollable events, decides to run away from her fears and consequently reaches her breaking point and gets caught in a cycle of unpleasant circumstances.
The movie is set to premiere in Nigeria in January 2016 but first, check out the trailer below.
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All the Photos of Adunni Ade, Kehinde Bankole, Joseph Benjamin & More at the Exclusive Premiere of “Beyond Blood”

Adunni Ade
The exclusive premiere of Greg Odutayo’s “Beyond Blood” held on Thursday, 14th of January, at Silverbird Galleria in Victoria Island.
The event was held to introduce the movie to cinemas nationwide.
Adunni Ade, Kehinde Bankole, Joseph Benjamin, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Deyemi Okanlawon, Carol King, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Wole Ojo, Okey Uzoeshi, Yemi Sodimu and more were spotted on the green carpet.
See photos below.

Somkele Idhalama

Kehinde Bankole

Joseph Benjamin

Wole Ojo

Ijeoma Grace Agu

Deyemi Okanlawon

Carol King

Debbie Odutayo

DJ Jimmy Jatt

Yemi Sodimu

Francis Nwochei

Greg Odutayo

Dominic Oziegbe, GM Anita Energy and Ishmael Omolade, Producer for Endgame Media

Greg Odutayo (Director Of Beyond Blood) _ Debbie Odutayo (Producer Of Beyond Blood)

Okey Uzoeshi

Oyinda (DJ Jimmy Jatt’s Daughter)

Wole Ojo & Adunni Ade
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Beverly Naya is making Boss Moves with the Debut of ‘Skin’, a Documentary about Self Love!
The premiere of ‘Skin’ The documentary produced by Beverly Naya and directed by Daniel Etim Effiong held on 31st of March, 2019 at Film House, Twin Waters Entertainment Center, Lagos. The eagerly anticipated event which was sponsored by NIVEA, commenced with a bevy of celebrities striking poses on the red carpet, mingling and having a glass or two of Moët Et Chandon champagne before the official viewing of the documentary.
The event hosted an array of notable personalities, dignitaries and celebrities including Mo Abudu, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Godwin Harrison (Managing Director of Beiersdorf Nigeria/NIVEA), Ireti Doyle, Tara Dorotoye, Nonny Ugboma (Chief Exec. of the MTN Foundation), Hilda Dokubo, Elizabeth Oputa (Moët Et Chandon), Ayoola Ayolola, Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, Kaylah Oniwo, Vimbai Mutinhiri, Deyemi Okanlawon, Carol King, Timini Egbuson, Segun Biola Williams and many others who came for the grand premiere of the Beverly Naya Produced documentary.
See photos below:
The opulence of the premiere was provided by NIVEA and the official drink sponsor was Moët Et Chandon. Classy! Both brands ensured that the guests had a splendid time at the event with enough food, champagne and gift bags for everyone in attendance.
Skin is a feature documentary that captures sceneries from the South West and South South part of Nigeria, the movie identifies the meaning of beauty in all shades of black. Beverly Naya goes on a journey to learn about contrasting perceptions of beauty. She speaks to school children, traders, artists, beauty entrepreneurs, and sex workers. This narrative is interwoven by poignant personal accounts of individuals who have dealt with the pressure to conform to certain standards of beauty, revealing how colorism continues to shape the face of society in Nigeria. Beverly concludes her journey with a trip to her hometown exploring her rich cultural heritage with her mother and grandmother. Here we have three generations of beautiful black women who, through sheer hard work and self-love, have built useful businesses laying a solid legacy for her and many like her to build upon.
“This [documentary] is not an anti-bleaching campaign,” says Beverly Naya while speaking on the Red Carpet at the premiere, instead the documentary aims to inspire self-love and self-acceptance.
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Must Watch Trailer: Mercy Johnson Okojie, Rachael Oniga, Efa Iwara in Netflix Original “A Naija Christmas”
This festive season promises to be a stellar one as Netflix announces their first Nigerian Christmas original, “A Naija Christmas“.
Launching on December 16th 2021, the hilarious film follows the lives of three brothers, Ugo, Chike and Obi and their mother, whose one wish is for her sons to bring home a bride.
Their mother, who is ill, practically drags her single sons about their lifestyle choices until they promise to bring home their partners on Christmas Day. The only issue is that these partners don’t exist and they have to scramble to fulfil their dying mother’s wishes…
Set in Lagos, Nigeria, and directed by Kunle Afolayan, “A Naija Christmas” features a host of your Nollywood faves including Mercy Johnson, Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara, Ade Laoye, Abayomi Alvin and the late Rachael Oniga who plays the loving, but relentless mother. Carol King, Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Osifo also star in the movie.
Watch the trailer below:
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Watch the Trailer for Netflix & Kunle Afolayan’s Upcoming Film “Naija Christmas”
The exciting trailer for Netflix’s first Nigerian comedy Christmas film, “A Naija Christmas“, produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan has now premiered.
Rachel Oniga, Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara, Abayomi Alvin, Linda Osifo, Ade Laoye, Carol King, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Uzoamaka Aniuhoh, Segilola Ogidan, Lateef Adedeimeji, Jude Chukwuka, and Joseph Jaiyeoba star in the film.
“A Naija Christmas” follows a Nigerian mother (Racheal Oniga) who is unimpressed by her sons (Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara & Abayomi Alvin) refusal to get married and give her grandchildren, demands that they bring home their partners on Christmas Day. It is an easy enough request to fulfil as her sons will do everything to make their mother happy. There is one small problem, these partners do not exist.
Speaking on why “A Naija Christmas” is the must-see film, Kunle Afolayan says, “A Naija Christmas movie is real, original, funny and the first Christmas movie of its kind. Working with the late, great Rachel Oniga was massive honour, and her heartwarming performance is typical of her flawless artistry. All roads lead to Netflix on December 16th, for a quintessentially Naija Christmas!”
On December 16, 2021, “A Naija Christmas” will be released globally and exclusively on Netflix.
Watch the trailer below:
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Netflix Releases BTS Photos of Rachel Oniga, Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara & Abayomi Alvin in “A Naija Christmas”
We have exclusive photos from the set of Kunle Afolayan‘s Netflix film “A Naija Christmas,” which has us all thrilled for the latest addition to the Nollywood collection. From “Swallow” to “Citation” and now this, the filmmaker never ceases to amaze us, and we sure Nollywood fans can’t wait for this latest addition to premiere on Netflix on December 16.
Rachel Oniga, in one of her final roles before her sad passing, plays Agatha Agu, a Nigerian mother who, dissatisfied with her sons’ (Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara, and Abayomi Alvin) inability to marry and give her grandchildren, insists that they bring their spouses home on Christmas Day. It’s a simple request to fulfil because her boys will go to any length to please their mother. There is only one minor issue: these partners do not exist.
This film, which includes themes of friendship and romance and is the first Nigerian Christmas Netflix film, also stars Linda Osifo, Ade Laoye, Carol King, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Uzoamaka Aniuhoh, Segilola Ogidan, Lateef Adedeimeji, Jude Chukwuka, and Joseph Jaiyeoba.
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A beautiful glimpse at Rachal Oniga in one of her final roles:
Photo Credit: NORA AWOLOWO/NETFLIX
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Watch the Cast of “A Naija Christmas” Efa Iwara, Linda Osifo & Abayomi Alvin Share Some Exciting Behind-the-Scenes Details
Some of your favourite cast members from the recently released film “A Naija Christmas,” Efa Iwara, Linda Osifo, Ade Laoye, Abayomi Alvin, and Mercy Johnson-Okojie, sat down with Netflix and Tomike Adeoye to share some intriguing behind-the-scenes details.
The film, directed by Kunle Afolayan, is the first Nigerian Christmas Netflix film, with themes of friendship and romance. It also stars Uzoamaka Aniuhoh, Segilola Ogidan, Lateef Adedeimeji, Jude Chukwuka, Carol King, and Joseph Jaiyeoba.
The Cast of “A Naija Christmas”
Watch some of the cast reveal exciting BTS details below:
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