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Although Nollywood is typically known for its prolific output, 2020’s pandemic introduced a host of new challenges to producing new content. At the same time, the evolution of the industry toward greater thought-provoking, higher quality films resulted in the release of some truly memorable productions this year. Directed by Desmond Ovbiagele and starring Maryam Booth and Jammal Ibrahim, “The Milkmaid” explores the harsh reality of insurgency in Northern Nigeria using the story of two Fulani sisters, Aisha and Zainab who are kidnapped. In Kayode Kasum’s October release, “This Lady Called Life,” we meet Aiye, a struggling single mother who dreams of being a chef. This beautiful story that chronicles Aiye as she fights against the odds to chase her dreams, wins you over with all the heartwarming moments and th
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Directors are crucial to the success of a film. So crucial that there can be no production without a director at the helm of affairs steadily bringing the story to life.
Over the years, Nollywood has seen the emergence of talented creatives making magic. These directors continue to revolutionize the film industry with uniquely told stories.
Undoubtedly, 2020 came with its numerous surprises, some of which left the film industry struggling to break even. In spite of the year, directors still pushed to secure the future of Nollywood.
Here are five Nollywood directors with some of the best films of 2020, in no particular order of hierarchy.
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Still from Ífé trailer These Are The Best Nigerian Films of 2020
Despite the uncertainties of 2020, these Nigerian filmmakers defied the odds and rolled out films that will be remembered for years to come.
Every year, hundreds of films are produced in Nigeria for a faithful audience within the country and abroad. This year, the coronavirus pandemic crippled the world s economy forcing Nigerian cinemas and production companies to shut down operations, disrupting what was set to be yet another impressive year for Nollywood s ambitious projects.
Despite the plague and the uncertainties that came with it, there are filmmakers that defied the odds and rolled out films that will be remembered for years to come. These films rode through the obstacles of a worldwide pandemic to bring entertainment and satisfaction to audiences in a year with little to celebrate. From Desmond Ovbiagele s much buzzed about film, The Milkmaid, to Kunle Afolayan s Citation, in no
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Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020
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By Ayo Onikoyi
The 12th edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) held last Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State and it was hosted by Governor Kayode Fayemi of the State. As usual it was a night of glamour and glitz as movie practitioners strutted their stuff on the red carpet to add colour and splendour to the event.
Just as it was a night of honours it was also a night of haute couture.
Meanwhile, Charles Okpaleke’s ‘Living in Bondage: Breaking Free’ and Kayode Kasum’s ‘This Lady Called Life’ emerged the biggest winners of the 2020 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards in Ado-Ekiti.
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