⚡️First News Source For African Filmmakers ⚡Covering the Business of Storytelling & the Biggest Creators in the era of Stream Wars!
Joined December 2018
- Tweets 25,608
- Following 497
- Followers 7,048
- Likes 19,446
8,351 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
Mar 24
You really need to watch “The Actor’s Chair”
>> Angel Anosike breaks down her Aba Blues audition timeline, calls out the real red flags in Nollywood, and reveals the director’s note about her love interests that has us screaming Game of Thrones
🔗 Link in comments
1
8
1,057
Good morrow Nollywood
>> Here are the top stories we are tracking for your this week
Link in comments
1
3
5
142
Read full story here
shockng.com/kamo-states-cine…
1
24
“It’s an imperfect film. But Nigeria is an imperfect place. So we just hope people get to watch it with an open heart — and if you like it, if you don’t, it’s all important, it’s all valuable.”
Akinola Davies Jr. Director’s Eye Episode 1.
shockng.com/akinola-davies-m…
1
81
🟢⚡NEW: Is Kamo State moving too fast — or is the timing exactly right timing?
>> Zainab Balogun stars in the new Visa NG World Cup campaign. Is she still picking up Nollywood's call?
the full and latest edition of Nollywood Watch Weekly out now
1
1
137
More details to read up here:
shockng.com/kamo-states-cine…
1
1
59
“My Father’s Shadow is 100% Nigerian”
We invited an European audience to watch, maybe some of the technicality might feel a lot more European, but the storytelling is 100% Nigerian.”
Director’s Eye Episode 1 ft. Akinola Davies Jr. is live on Shock Africa YouTube Channel
70
“The most important thing is that you’re loved at home.”
Akinola Davies Jr. on the AMVCA and what it meant.
Director’s Eye Episode 1 now live on YouTube via Shock Africa
1
3
141
Jun 14
🟢⚡️ NOW STREAMING: Why My Father's Shadow Represented the UK and Not Nigeria
Akinola Davies Jr. says the decision went beyond awards consideration. For a first-time filmmaker, the UK Oscar campaign became an opportunity to learn how Academy campaigns work, how screenings are...
1
1
110
Jun 14
organised, and how films are positioned for global recognition.
His argument? The knowledge gained doesn't belong to one film. It belongs to African cinema.
🎬 Episode 1 of The Director's Eye is now on YouTube
youtu.be/wQaYb5N6QXs?si=s9XK…
1
88
Jun 14
🟢⚡️ NOW STREAMING: Why My Father's Shadow Represented the UK and Not Nigeria
Akinola Davies Jr. says the decision went beyond awards consideration. For a first-time filmmaker, the UK Oscar campaign became an opportunity to learn how Academy campaigns work, how screenings are...
1
2
147
Jun 14
organised, and how films are positioned for global recognition.
His argument? The knowledge gained doesn't belong to one film. It belongs to African cinema.
🎬 Episode 1 of The Director's Eye is now on YouTube.
youtu.be/wQaYb5N6QXs?si=s9XK…
1
125
S H ⚡ C K Africa retweeted
Jun 13
🟢⚡️ CAST REVEAL: Nse Ikpe-Etim has been unveiled as part of the cast of #TheReturnofOmotaraJohnson".
Known for depth, elegance, and emotional weight in every role, Nse's addition raises expectations for the film even higher.
What kind of role would you love to see her play?
2
9
358
S H ⚡ C K Africa retweeted
Jun 13
🟢⚡️ CAST REVEAL: Shaffy Bello joins the cast of #TheReturnofOmotaraJohnson
Few actors command the screen quite like Shaffy. Her presence adds even more star power to one of Nollywood's most anticipated upcoming releases.
Who're you most excited to see share scenes with Shaffy?
1
5
460
Jun 13
🟢⚡️CAST REVEAL: Richard Mofe-Damijo joins the cast of #TheReturnofOmotaraJohnson.
One of Nollywood's most enduring leading men is officially part of Bukky Wright's highly anticipated return to the screen.
What kind of role do you think RMD is playing? 👀
#RMD #Nollywood
2
2
1,034
Jun 13
🟢⚡️New Nollywood stories for you this weekend
Options include deep cultural family tensions, romantic family reunions, raw youth struggles, and candid on-screen conversations.
shockng.com/hot-new-nollywoo…
1
2
136