Category: Art, Media & Entertainment

Good Nigerian art, media & entertainment. This includes Nigerian-inspired visuals, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks), music, movies, culture, etc.

Kunle Afolayan’s October 1 Wins Multiple Awards At AMAA 2015

Actor and director Kunle Afolayan’s movie October 1 has clinched a hat-trick of awards at the 11th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) at Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

October 1 clinched 3 awards:
  • Best costume design
  • Best Nigerian film
  • Best actor in a leading role: Sadiq Daba

It will be recalled the same October 1 dominated the 2015 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, which held in Lagos earlier in the year.

October 1 clinched the following awards:

  • Best Actress in a Drama: Kehinde Bankole
  • Best Art Director (Movie/ TV): Pat Nebo
  • Best Costume Designer (Movie/ TV): Deola Sagoe & Obijie Oru
  • Best Drama Writer (Movie/ TV): Tunde Babalola
  • Best Lighting Designer: Lanre Omofaiye
  • Best Make Up Artist: Sacred Lola Maja
  • Best Movie Director: Kunle Afolayan
  • Best Movie of 2014: Kunle Afolayan
  • Best Sound Editing: Kulanen Ikyo

Uzo Aduba Wins Her Second Emmy Awards [2015]

34 year-old Nigerian-born Hollywood actress, Uzo Aduba has won her second Emmy Awards [2015].

At the 2015 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Uzo Aduba won the Best Supporting Actress in a drama series for her role in Orange is the New Black.

While receiving her award, she thanked her family, show’s cast and crew for the honour.

Victor Ndigwe Wins 2015 Elite Model Look Competition

Victor Ndigwe, 19 years-old male model has won the 2015 Elite Model Look competition. Victor was victorious along with a female winner, Mayowa Nicholas.
After winning the competition, Victor Ndigwe started out in Milan, walking the ramp for Ermenegildo Zegna and Missoni, the first ever Nigerian male model to do so. He then went on to Paris, where he made runway appearances for brands including Hermès, Balmain, Kenzo and Haider Ackermann!
Victor Nidgwe serves as an inspiration to all upcoming models, especially finalists of Aquafina Elite Model Look 2015 in Lagos. ‎
According to Victor:
“I want to inspire other models that have dreams the same way I had them. I just want to be a good example.”

Femi Shodunke Launches Gatewaymail

A Nigerian journalist based in Canada, Femi Shodunke, has officially unveiled an online news publication website, Gatewaymail.

Femi Shodunke stated that Gatewaymail will feature general news and exclusive interviews, with a focus on Nigeria and Canada.

Mr. Shodunke is a former deputy editor of Compass newspaper. He worked at National Concord, The Comet, and The Nation before leaving for Canada.

In his words:

“Considering the position of Canada, and our people’s desire to come over here – to school and also live – I thought we could focus on news that would enrich their knowledge and provide adequate information.”

Mr. Shodunke holds a Masters Degree from the University of Ibadan, and another from Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.

Al Jazeera Launches My Nigeria Documentary Series

Premiering on Al Jazeera English on 24 August 2015, My Nigeria is a series of six half-hour documentaries that pulse with the energy of Africa’s leading economy telling the human story.

For every stereotype of corruption, scamming and extremism, there are many millions of Nigerians just making their country tick. Home to around one-fifth of Africa’s people, Nigeria is packed with talent, creativity, initiative and enterprise at all levels of society.

From stand up-comedian Basketmouth to Nollywood star turned politician Kate Henshaw, from ICT expert Gbenga Sesan to fashion designer Deola Sagoe, from football coach Femi Bamigboye to female mechanic Sandra Aguebor, each film focuses on one central character, who invites us into their world, sharing their story in their own words.