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Genevieve Nnaji on why Nollywood is restricted, not gaining global acceptance

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Genevieve Nnaji has revealed the major problem restricting Nollywood movies from gaining global acceptance.

The actress while speaking on CNN where she spoke on her Netflix acquired film, ”Lion Heart,” said language is the major barrier preventing Nollywood from going global.

She also identified lack of funds for movies as one of the challenges of the movie industry.

When asked on why Nollywood movies have not been recognised globally, Genevieve said: ”For the money, we had to self-fund unfortunately for movies. We don’t have adequate funding for movies that we actually intend to go global, there isn’t that provision yet.

“Nollywood stands a good chance of going global anytime soon, but language is the only problem that stands as a barrier as we all identify with culture, pain.”

On why her movie ‘Lion Heart’ was acquired by Netflix, Genevieve added, “I think the authenticity of the story which was what I loved about it. It provided an environment where I could showcase the things that made me proud of our culture, our talent and our values. We focused on quality this time.

”Lion Heart” is the first original film from Nigeria to be owned by the American movie streaming platform ‘Netflix.’

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Nollywood Producer And Former Boss To Junior Pope, Tchidi Tchikere Pens Down Emotional Tribute To The Late Actor

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Legendary Nollywood director and producer Tchidi Tchikere has penned down an emotional message for late Junior pope

He wrote;

“My boy. My son . Adieu. I feel like a man who has lost a son. You came to dance in my music video. I paid you and you said ‘Thank you sir’ I was touched by your gratefulness and I asked my production manager to call you back. I took your number and told you I d push your career cos out of all the people I paid that day you were the only one who said THANK YOU. So one month later and after auditions , I cast in a leading role in the movie DEEPER THAN FACES. I surrounded you with established actors like Tonto Dikeh. Uche Elendu and the legend Uncle Pete Edochie. Cos I knew casting you among them would make you fly. And fly you did. I carried your career AMAKA MUSTAPHA. BE NOT AFRAID. NEW JOY etcetera, and you kept flying.

“Others began to cast you and I was happy watching you grow. Casting you as Churchill son of legendary actor Kanayo O Kanayo in GLOBACOM’s sitcom Professor Johnbull was one of the best decisions of my career because again you showed your versatility.

“I don’t know how this happened, it s only God that knows, JP, for me you are not dead, you have only gone to another level. That is the only way I can cope with this terrible news. We will keep holding the flag until we meet again”.

Junior Pope and four other crew members died during a boat accident on their way to a movie location on the 10th of April 2024. His death is still a huge shock.

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Crossdresser, Bobrisky Sentenced To Six Months In Prison For Money Mutilation

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Recall that on April 5th, Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC arraigned Bobrisky in court on a six-count charge ranging from Abuse of the Naira and Money laundering.

The court, however, dismissed the money laundering charges but convicted him for Naira Abuse after he confessed to the crime. The court also ordered that he be remanded in EFCC detention in Lagos.

Bobrisky leaving the court Premises

First photos of Bobrisky as he leaves the courts premises with his luggage after his sentencing earlier today.

The popular cross dresser has been jailed for six months with no option of fine by Abimbola Awogboro, A judge of the federal high court in Lagos, over Abuse of Naira.

The controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky alao confirmed his gender during his trial on charges of naira abuse in court on Friday. He clearly stated that he is a “Man”

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Nigerians In Mourning As Actor Pope Junior Didn’t Make It Out Alive, 2 Bodies Of Crew Members still Missing

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💔 It’s Heartbreaking That Junior Pope Didn’t Make It Out Alive And The Bodies Of Two Missing Crew Members Reportedly Still Submerged In The River

The Actors Guild Of Nigeria has Suspended all films that involves riverine areas indefinitely.

No actor is also allowed to work with Adanna the producer, Indefinitely.

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One of the crew members, A makeup artist who is missing
The second crew member, A sound engineer who is missing

This is really heartbreaking as Nigerians were initially happy to hear that Pope Junior was responding to treatment. Only to hear that he finally gave up the ghost.

Pope Junior

It’s hard to say goodbye. But we pray for comfort at this time for everyone who love Pope Junior.

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