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🟢⚡️AMVCA 12: The double win awardee @ihuomalindaejiofor having a moment! Best lead actress Best supporting actress Congratulations #AMVCA12 #nollywood @shockng @shocknewsroom @africamagic
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🟢⚡️NEW: The Next Narrative Africa Fund raised $50 million, received 2,000 submissions from 80 countries, and promised to change who gets backed in African cinema Then it picked Trevor Noah, a filmmaker with a Netflix deal, and a company that has worked with Disney We broke down all nine projects on NNAF's inaugural slate — who they are, what they've already built, and what this selection says about who this fund is actually for Swipe to see why the most interesting question about NNAF right now isn't about who made the list. It's about who didn't 🎬 Full breakdown on shockng.com 📎 Link in bio 💚 Follow @shockafrica for the latest box office updates, cast reveals, and industry business news you won't find anywhere else #ShockAfrica #ShockNG #NextNarrativeAfrica #AkunaCook #FilmFunding
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🟢⚡JUST IN: Our first guest is @angel.anosike — actor, creator, and leading woman in "Aba Blues" now showing in cinemas Episode 1 of The Actor's Chair drops tonight at 9pm exclusively on @shockafrica YouTube channel Follow @the_actorschair now and see the best of Nigerian actor conversations like never before #AngelAnosike #AbaBlues #nollywoodactor #AngelAnosikeAbaBlues #AngelAnosikeNollywood #ChristmasInLagos #JackKenneth #AfricanFilmmakers #FilmAfrica #NollywoodBusiness #NollywoodCinema
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🟢⚡ EXCLU: “When I read the script and saw that a fish was going to talk to me, I thought they were going to make an animation.” Ricky Adelayitar — Cast, The Fisherman Ricky Adelayitar shares his hilarious first reaction to the script of The Fisherman and opens up about facing one of his biggest fears while filming — his phobia for water. From unexpected scenes to stepping out of his comfort zone, the actor reflects on the unique experience that brought this story to life. 🌊🎬 The Fisherman is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria. Follow @shockafrica for more exclusive interviews and premiere moments. #TheFishermanMovie #Nollywood #AfricanCinema
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🟢⚡️Must Watch: “The Herd” Movie not winning at the AMVCA 12 feels like a record keeping miss In 10 years, Nollywood’s record for the best movies in this era won’t reflect what the critical strides are — panelist Oris Aigbokhaevbolo breaks down exactly why. Surely, A film this good doesn’t need a trophy to last. But the history should be honest. Watch the full AMVCA 12 Aftermath, An @sni_table episode now on YouTube. Link in bio @shockafrica . #AMVCA12 #Nollywood #TheHerd
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🟢⚡ EXCLU: “This film idea came out of a conversation.” Kofi Owusu Afriyie — Producer, The Fisherman. We caught up with producer Kofi Owusu Afriyie as he shared the inspiration behind The Fisherman and how a simple conversation grew into a powerful story now headed to the big screen. From idea to execution, the journey behind this film is one rooted in creativity, culture, and connection. 🎬✨ The Fisherman is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria. Follow @shockafrica for more exclusive interviews and premiere moments. #TheFishermanMovie #Nollywood #AfricanCinema
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🟢⚡ EXCLU: We caught up with @endurancegrand as she shared her experience being part of The Fisherman — a film packed with comedy, emotion, culture, and unforgettable performances. From the energy behind the scenes to the story on screen, this is one movie set to leave audiences entertained and inspired. 🎬✨ The Fisherman is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria. Follow @shockafrica for more exclusive interviews and premiere moments. #TheFishermanMovie #Nollywood #AfricanCinema
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🟢⚡️LATEST: Maggi may have quietly built Nollywood’s biggest TikTok drama Tales of Ramadan has crossed 40 million views across two seasons, making it one of Nigeria’s biggest branded entertainment successes Directed by Orire Nwani and produced by Josh Olaoluwa at Conceptified Media, the series turned Ramadan storytelling into a viral multi-platform moment Think of it as Nigeria’s Barbie playbook: a consumer brand investing in original storytelling strong enough to become a cultural moment Now the real question is: which brand moves next? 💚 Follow @shockafrica for more stories shaping Africa’s media, entertainment, and creator economy. #ShockAfrica #Nollywood #BrandStorytelling #TikTokAfrica #CreatorEconomyAfrica
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🟢⚡BOX OFFICE: For anyone who genuinely loves film, May 15 is a gift. Today, four African productions opening on the same day means four different worlds to walk into, four different reasons to sit in the dark and let a story take over. Drama. Romance. Debut energy. Festival pedigree. It is all here. Welcome to the May 15 Derby. 💚 Follow @shockafrica for data-backed insights, box office breakdowns, and industry intelligence you won’t find anywhere else #ShockNG #Nollywood #BoxOffice #FilmBusiness #CinemaAnalytics
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🟢⚡️ Box Office: From Venice to Lagos — The Fisherman arrives in Nigerian cinemas this Friday. The award-winning Ghanaian comedy follows a retired fisherman who partners with a talking fish on a road trip to Accra, chasing a dream bigger than his circumstances. Laughter, magic, and a story that earned the UNESCO Fellini Medal at Venice. In cinemas May 15. Press Play for the premiere highlights. 🎬 Follow @shockng for more African film moments like this. @shockafrica #TheFisherman #AfricanCinema #Nollywood #GhanaFilm #PanAfrican NowShowing ```
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🟢⚡️Press Play: By any measure, Yolande Okereke is Nollywood’s most consistently overlooked costume designer at the #AMVCAs - why this happening? @eniolatito and top Nollywood industry voices discuss this and more on @sni_table Watch the full AMVCA 12 breakdown on the Shock Africa YouTube channel now - Link in bio! #AMVCA12 #Nollywood #CostumeDesign
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🟢⚡️ Box Office: “I told the producer I have to have real actors from India” -Director Mildred Okwo Join us for an insightful moment with award-winning Nigerian filmmaker @mildredokwo as she shares her vision behind her latest Nollywood-Bollywood collaboration, On Different Grounds — a powerful story of family, love, culture, and unexpected twists. From the star-studded screening to the big cinema release on June 12, this is African cinema stepping onto the global stage. 🎬✨ Follow Shock for more Nollywood moments like this. #mildredokwo #ondifferentgrounds #africacinema #nollywoodbollywood #moviepremier
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