Conversation, TV Peter Igho: Legend in Nigerian Television History “Cock Crow at Dawn” was iconic, and it brought a fresh breath to television in Nigeria. Here is the visionary leader who gave life to the idea. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Theater Ahmed Yerima: “I Have Found The Commonalities of African Society …. We Have Everything In Common.” In the world of Nigerian theatre, the name Ahmed Yerima carries much weight. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Theater Bode Sowande: “Africa has a treasure chest of stories, but the craft is still something that needs attention.” Bode Sowande, one of the playwrights longlisted for the NNLG $100,000 prize for drama began his professional theatre career in Orisun Theatre, a company owned by Wole Soyinka. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Theater Yemi Solade: “Anybody That Calls Me A Yoruba Actor Is Unserious. I’m An Actor.” With a career that spans across stage, television, and big screen productions, Yemi Solade has made immense contributions to the growth of Nollywood and the Nigerian entertainment industry as a whole. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Film Richard Mofe-Damijo: “What Filmmakers In Nigeria Do Is Pure Magic.” Affectionately known as RMD, he has consistently enthralled audiences with his unparalleled talent and captivating screen presence just as in “The Black Book.” BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Film Joke Silva: “I Think My Whole Life Is Privileged.” As a thespian, she is accomplished and she is one of the leading lights of the Nigerian film industry. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Celebration, Lifestyle Kongi and the Nifty Steps Students Soyinka on Exile: “The couple of times when this happened to me was not as a result of my conflict with any government.” BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Film Tough Bone: Now Emerging from the Shadows Making ‘action’ better and safer now is the new creed in Nollywood. Here is the man behind some of the explosive scenes in recent movies including Hollywood’s Woman King. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Film FilmOne Entertainment Is Nollywood’s Bittersweet Tale of Triumph The business of entertainment demands an anchor that is totally different from the strength and sensibilities of creative minds. FilmOne seems to have found equilibrium. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Business, Conversation Greg Odutayo and His Royal Roots Making Giant Strides He is a creative juggernaut with interest in multiple sectors of the creative industry in Nigeria. BY Aoiri Obaigbo