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Veteran Nollywood actor, Olusegun Akinremi, who is known widely by his stage name, Chief Kanran, is dead. Chief Kanran passed away early on Friday at the age of 72. The death of the renowned thespian was confirmed by filmmaker Seun…
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Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has apologised over the incident involving him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025. In a statement he personally signed on…
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Veteran Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has reacted to claims that he acted unruly during a disagreement at the Abuja airport on Tuesday, which led to the suspension of ValueJet airline crew. SolaceBase…
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Renowned academic and media scholar, Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu, has said that Kannywood’s limited global appeal is due to its linguistic and thematic restrictions, unlike Nollywood, Bollywood, or Hollywood, which have achieved…
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Professor Abdallah Uba Adamu of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has raised concerns over Kannywood’s portrayal of Hausa culture, stating that the industry often misrepresents traditional…
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A former Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu, has emphasized the significant potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Kannywood’s filmmaking processes, while also…
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The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has warned Disc Jockeys (DJs) of performing other people’s music publicly without a license or the owner’s authorisation. Dr John Asein, Director-General of NCC, gave the warning in an…
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Kano State Censorship Board has suspended 22 Hausa film series for violating the Board's guidelines, which require all films to be censored before public release. According to the board, this is a strategic move to ensure strict…
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Veteran Kannywood actor, Alhaji Shehu Hassan Kano, has voiced concern over the direction modern filmmakers are taking, warning that the industry is gradually straying from its original purpose. Hassan Kano made these remarks during…
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“Seven Doors,” a historical drama series by Femi Adebayo, triumphed at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), winning three major awards, solidifying its standout status in Nollywood. Femi Adebayo won Best Lead Actor for…
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