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Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has made cinematic history with her latest film, Behind the Scenes, which has become the first African movie to surpass ₦2 billion in box office revenue. FilmOne, a leading Nigerian film distributor, announced that the movie grossed ₦2,103,039,706 within just one month of its release. This landmark achievement cements Akindele’s status …

 Funke Akindele’s 'Behind the Scene' Makes History as First African Film to Gross ₦2bn

Paramount Skydance reiterated on Thursday that its $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is superior to rival Netflix’s offer, arguing that the cable spinoff central to Netflix’s proposal holds little value. Paramount’s amended offer, rejected by Warner Bros’ board on Wednesday, included $40 billion in equity personally guaranteed by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison …

The nominees for the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards have been unveiled, with Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors emerging as the frontrunner with nine nominations. Following closely, Ibrahim Yekini’s Abanisete clinched eight nominations, while My Mother Is A Witch and Farmer’s Bride also made strong showings with seven and six nods respectively. The star-studded ceremony …

Femi Adebayo’s 'Seven Doors' Tops 2025 BON Awards Nominations

Award-winning actress Kehinde Bankole has marked her 20th year in Nollywood with gratitude and reflection, sharing celebratory photos and a heartfelt message on Instagram. Bankole described her two-decade journey in the industry as one filled with “lights, camera, and unforgettable moments on stage”. She credited her success to God and extended appreciation to her family, …

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