Showing posts with label romantic comedy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label romantic comedy. Show all posts

Saturday, June 7, 2025

9jaStudio YouTube Channel Presents Unilife Premiere


9jaStudio YouTube Channel hosted the Unilife Premiere Livestream on Sunday 1 June 2025.

You can watch the first three episodes  of UniLife. 

Click on the link and subscribe and tap the NOTIFY ME button on  all three episodes. 

https://youtube.com/@9jastudioentertainment?sub_confirmation=1

#nollywood

#drama

#life

#unilife

#premiere

#sunday

#series

#youtubeshorts

Thursday, June 5, 2025

From The American King T-shirt To Uli Oma T-shirts



I have designed T-shirts, tote bags, facecaps and so much more.

My most successful is The American King T-shirt I produced in 2022 for the promotion of the theatrical release of the Hollywood and Nollywood romantic comedy in Nigeria.

Vision Films Inc of California, USA paid for 300 T-shirts.

Here are moviegoers who received The American King T-shirts during the Easter Weekend at the Exodus Cinemas in Makurdi, Benue State in NIgeria."

http://totnaija.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-american-king-t-shirts-easter.html

From The American King T-shirt I designed my ULI OMA T-shirts.






Beautiful Uli T-shirts.

Inspired by the Uli body painting of the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria.

The Uli Oma T-shirts, Sweatshirts and Tote bags are available by made on demand in limited edition.

I am very proud of how much I have been doing for the international appreciation and promotion of our Uli Art and Igbo Poetry form of verse which have not been celebrated since Prof. Uche Okeke passed on to eternal glory.


By Ekenyerengozi MichaeI Chima,


Email: ekenyerengozimichaelchima@gmail.com


#uli

#oma

#uliart

#igbo

#art

#bodyart

#bodypainting

#nft

#Nigeria

#tshirts

#sweatshirts

#poetry

#ucheokeke

https://nigeriansreportng.blogspot.com/2023/11/s-and-sweatshirts.html

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Netflix Versus YouTube in Nollywood


Since the celebrated Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli's romantic comedy, " Love in Every Word" became a hit on YouTube, many bloggers, news reporters and rumour mongers have become experts on how much she has made so far smiling to the bank with hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

One of them even lied that she has earned more than US$800, 000!

Another one said she has earned US$100, 000!

Nigerians can lie for Africa! 

Omoni Oboli don cashout big! Her movie 'Love in Every Word' hit up 14 million views on YouTube in just 2 weeks, earning a whopping N150m! Looks like YouTube is the new sweet spot for Nollywood producers! Congratulations to her💯 #OmoniOboli #Nollywood #YouTube #Benuevibes
FACTS DON'T LIE

Recent Nielsen data showed YouTube made up nearly 10% of all television viewing in the U.S. last month. Netflix was lower, at 8.4%, albeit the highest for a subscription service. Streaming viewership hit a record overall share topping 40%.

“Netflix and YouTube are the clear leaders,” said Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. Netflix is focused on the rest of total TV time — about 80%, primarily linear and streaming — “that isn’t going either to us or ton."

How Much Does NETFLIX Pay?

Netflix doesn't pay directly for individual views. Instead, they typically pay for licensing fees for content, which can vary significantly. For example, a Nigerian filmmaker might receive a licensing fee between $10,000 and $90,000 for a film. This is not tied to the number of views, but rather to the overall agreement to stream the content on the platform.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
No Per-View Payments:
Unlike YouTube or other platforms, Netflix doesn't offer a revenue-sharing model based on individual views.
Licensing Fees:
Netflix pays upfront fees for the rights to stream content, and these fees are negotiated in advance.

The amount of money Netflix pays can vary widely depending on factors such as the content's perceived value, the bargaining power of the content creator, and the specific agreement.

Nigerian Filmmakers:
Some reports indicate that Netflix has offered lower fees to Nigerian filmmakers compared to those from other countries. For instance, one report states that Netflix offered $90,000 for Nollywood films, while planning to spend $500 million on films and series from Asia and Europe.

In summary, Netflix doesn't pay a specific amount per million views. Instead, they pay upfront licensing fees for the right to stream content, which are not tied to the number of viewers. 

How Much Does YOUTUBE Pay for Views

YouTube doesn't pay a fixed amount per million views. The actual earnings can vary greatly, but generally, a creator can expect to earn around $2,950 for 1 million views, or about $0.00295 per view. This is based on an average AdSense revenue, but several factors can influence the actual payout.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Factors affecting YouTube earnings:

Ad Revenue:
The main source of income for many YouTube creators is ad revenue, generated when viewers watch or click on ads within their videos.

Ad Rates:
The price advertisers pay for ads varies depending on several factors, including the audience's demographics, the type of ad, and the video's niche.

Niche and Category:
Content creators in certain niches, like real estate, may have higher RPMs (Revenue Per Mille, or per 1,000 views) than others, leading to potentially higher earnings.

Audience Demographics:
The demographics of a creator's audience can also affect their earnings. For example, videos with a high concentration of viewers in countries with strong economies might generate more revenue.

Other Income Streams:
In addition to AdSense revenue, creators can also earn money through sponsorships, merchandise sales, and other monetization methods.
Example:
A vlogging channel with a typical RPM of $1-$6 might earn between $1,000-$6,000 for 1 million views. A real estate channel with a higher RPM could potentially earn closer to $30,000 for the same number of views. 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Top 20 Movies for the Valentine

Top 20 Movies for the Valentine

As we look forward to the Valentine's Day on February 14, I am going to recommend top 20 movies of romantic comedy and drama to watch online.

1. Falling in Love Again 




Ricky and Tara are a recently divorced couple navigating the challenges of co-parenting their young son while recovering from the wounds of their failed relationship. But after moving on to new partners, they soon find the grass isn't quite greener and they might just want that old thing back. Will they take a second shot at love?

Dan Garcia
Director, Writer
Mike Mayhall
Director

Kyanna Mai-Lee Bosworth 
(American Crime Story, Terrell Carter (Empire), Micelle J. 
Costello (Good Girls), Erica 
Hubbard (Lincoln Heights)

#love #writer #parenting #valentine #couple #movies #lovers #romanticcomedy #comedy #drama #february14 #valentinesday





Thursday, December 29, 2022

"CATFISH Christmas" Starring The Young and the Restless Star Leigh Ann Rose in Cinemas in Nigeria

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"CATFISH Christmas" starring The Young and the Restless star, Leigh-Ann Rose 🌹is pulling crowds of moviegoers to the cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana.




Catfish Christmas

Romance/Comedy ‧ 1h 30m
Release Date: Friday December 16, 2022.
Actors: Angelo Kern, Anthony Riggins, Charlotte Evelyn Williams, Ciarah Amaani, Devin Laster, Ella Joyce, Grover McCants, Leigh-Ann Rose, Tony Todd
Director: Victoria Rowell
Producer: Dara Harper
Genre: Comedy, Coming Soon, Drama, Romance
Release: December 16, 2022
Language: English


SYNOPSIS

A heart-broken young woman returns home for the holidays and feels the family pressure of being single. Her loving and nosy sister hatches a plan to set her up on an online date with a handsome professional athlete. But things take an unexpected turn when he turns out not to be her “prince in shining armor”, and her childhood best friend shows her that true love may be much closer to home.



Friday, December 16, 2022

"CATFISH Christmas" in Cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana


"CATFISH Christmas" the romantic comedy starring fast rising Hollywood actress, Leigh-Ann Rose🌹 opened this weekend at the cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana.




The exciting romantic comedy has been described as the romantic comedy for singles and couples and especially for singles who want to know how to wow single women online. 

Romance/Comedy ‧ 1h 30m

Release Date: Friday December 16, 2022.

Actors: Angelo Kern, Anthony Riggins, Charlotte Evelyn Williams, Ciarah Amaani, Devin Laster, Ella Joyce, Grover McCants, Leigh-Ann Rose, Tony Todd

Director: Victoria Rowell

SYNOPSIS

A heart-broken young woman returns home for the holidays and feels the family pressure of being single. Her loving and nosy sister hatches a plan to set her up on an online date with a handsome professional athlete. But things take an unexpected turn when he turns out not to be her “prince in shining armor”, and her childhood best friend shows her that true love may be much closer to home.

NOW SHOWING AT THE FOLLOWING CINEMAS

BLUE PICTURES CINEMA ONIKAN, LAGOS

IMPERIAL CINEMA, OSHOGBO

SILVERBIRD CINEMA, IKEJA

SILVERBIRD CINEMA, SEC, ABUJA

SILVERBIRD CINEMA, JABI, ABUJA

SILVERBIRD CINEMA, GALLERIA, VICTORIA ISLAND

SILVERBIRD CINEMA, UYO

BRANDS CINEMA, OGUDU

FIESTA CINEMA, UGHELLI

NOSTALGEA CINEMA, BAYELSA

MILA CINEMA, AWKA

VINTAGE CINEMA, IBADAN

WOSAM CINEMA, AGO IWOYE

MEGA1 CINEMA, LEKKI

PEPPERONI CINEMA,  PORT-HARCOURT

KADA CINEMA, BENIN

KADA CINEMA, PORT-HARCOURT

CINE 21, ABA

PLATINUM CINEMA, KANO

OASIS CINEMA, IKORODU

FILMWORLD CINEMA, IKOTUN

DREAMPARK CINEMA, IKORODU

COVENANT PLUS CINEMA, ABULE EGBA

COVENANT PLUS CINEMA, ISHAGA

DEEPEND CINEMA, BENIN CITY

HERITAGE CINEMA, ABULE EGBA

SKY CINEMA, LEKKI

RAINBOW CINEMA, ONITSHA

CITADEL CINEMA, UROMI

MCRYSTAL CINEMA, IJEBU ODE

OOPL CINEMA ABEOKUTA

CARTEGE CINEMA ASABA

LIGHTHOUSE CINEMA WARRI

G2G CINEMA IFE

OZONE CINEMA YABA

GENESIS CINEMA FESTAC

GENESIS CINEMA MARYLAND

GENESIS CINEMA NOVARE LEKKI

GENESIS CINEMA CEDDI ABUJA

GENESIS CINEMA PH CLASSIC

EBONYLIFE CINEMA VICTORIA ISLAND

VINMILLAN CINEMA ASABA

ACE CINEMA OYO

ACE CINEMA BODIJA

ACE CINEMA OLUYOLE

MAGNIFICENT CINEMA, ONIPANU





Friday, February 25, 2022

New Movie Poster for "The American King"

 Here is the new poster of "The American King" opening at the cinemas in Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia from March 4, 2022 distributed by the Silverbird Group.


Top Actors:AkonAndrew HowardDaShawn BarnesEnyinna NwigweMassi FurlanMiguel A. Núñez Jr.Nick MoranNse Ikpe EtimStella Ademiluyi

Director:Adah Obekpa

Release:March 4, 2022

Language :English

Nollywood actors Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe are in the Hollywood and Nollywood comedy film “The American King” with the popular singer Akon.

Written and directed by Adah Obekpa and co-produced by Joan McCarthy, the film follows the story of Sebastian, an ex-con dealing with some dangerous yet sensitive Russian gangsters to whom he owes money, who receives an unbelievable offer to escape it all from a mysterious High Priestess who seeks to fulfil a 400-year-old prophecy: choose an American to become King of an ancient African kingdom and restore it to the global superpower it once was.

The film also stars Andrew Howard (“Limitless“), Nick Moran (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows“, “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels“), Massi Furlan (“Jumanji: The Next Level“), Nathin Butler (“Westworld”), and Miguel Nuñez Jr. (“Juwanna Mann,”, “Tour of Duty“).

Lise Romanoff, CEO and Managing Director of Vision Films, says, “The American King is a cross between Coming to America and Black Panther, and while this movie is delivered with comedy, it depicts a very powerful commentary about the divisiveness and double standards in today’s society. We know audiences will have a good laugh and enjoy the very talented cast.”




#America
#Akon
#Hollywood
#Nollywood
#romance
#comedy
#drama
#movie
#cinema

Thursday, February 17, 2022

"The American King" : The Most Exciting Hollywood and Nollywood Romantic Comedy

 


"The American King" is the most exciting #Hollywood and #Nollywood romantic comedy starring famous singer Akon, Andrew Howard, Nick Moran, Jasmine Hester, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Enyinna Nwigwe and other top American and NIgerian actors.

Cast

Akon
Sebastian

Andrew Howard
Dimitri

Nse Ikpe-Etim
Priestess

Nick Moran
Chad Wanker

Enyinna Nwigwe
Prince Kessienna

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Peewee

Massi Furlan
Sergei

Stella Ademiluyi
Wife 2

DaShawn Barnes
Princess

Geoff Brown
Samanda

Moriah Brown
Princess 3

Nathin Butler
Douglas

Jack Campbell
Vladimir

Jennifer Conrad
Wife 1

Myles Cranford
Wahab

Martin Dingle Wall
Street Preacher

Charles Duckworth
Charlie

Tommy Franklin
Chief

Vanessa Giselle
Mariah

Jasmine Hester
Princess 2

Steve Izant
Central Intelligence Agent CIA

Ella Kweku
Princess 4

Mother Love
Grams

Tarnue Massaquoi
Palace Gaurd

Adeline McCarthy
Bartender Baby

Joan McCarthy
NRA Bartender

Malinda Money
National Security Agent NSA

Jaimyon Parker
Obaro

Brad Potts
President

Rosalind Russell
Wife 3

Sekou Sirleaf
Palace Gaurd

Nadja Sofi
Seiya

Jean St. James
Park Woman

Rizi Timane
Council Chief

Frank Ugochukwu
Palace Gaurd

John Davis Walker
Diplomat

Kelcey Watson
Vice President

Wendie Weldon
Bar Girl

Jennifer Wenger
Keke's Mom

The film mixes the spirit of Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall in "Coming To America" and the provocative ideas of The New York Times‘ 1619 Project, with the shadow of the Trump presidency colliding and conflating to create a unique oddball experience. 

The American King will be in Silverbird Cinemas and other  cinemas across Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia beginning February 25, 2022.

Silverbird Cinemas provides world class quality entertainment as a leading media and entertainment company in Africa.



Sunday, December 12, 2021

Akon, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe in "The American King"

Akon, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe in "The American King"

You can view the trailer of the new romantic comedy, "The  American King" starring famous African American singer, rapper, actor and businessman Akon, Hollywood stars, Andrew Howard, Nick Moran, Massi Furlan and top #Nollywood stars Nse Ikpe-Etim and Enyinna Nwigwe.

"The film mixes the spirit of Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall, the provocative ideas of The New York Times‘ 1619 Project, with the shadow of the Trump presidency colliding and conflating to create a unique oddball experience. "
- The Black Film Magazine

SYNOPSIS:

When a High Priestess arrives to fulfill a 400-year-old prophecy, she chooses a troublemaking American to become the King of Africa. He and his friends are jetted away to take the crown and bring their street smarts to a new international level of mischief before discovering that with great power comes great responsibility. Can the new king save his country and Make Africa Great Again?

View the trailer on
https://www.visionfilms.net/film-detail?id=d8d46041-4028-ec11-8288-0e415c66ce57

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Juliet Ibrahim in "African Bodyguard" Action Movie



Juliet Ibrahim in "African Bodyguard" Action Movie


 African Bodyguard

Synopsis:
Pangea is a small but wealthy country between Mauritania and the Sahara Desert. When the First Lady of Pangea does the unthinkable, the bodyguards at the Presidential Palace become vulnerable. Discover what happens when their head of state takes charge of the dilemma that threatens to destroy lives and damage his reputation.

Directors
J Leo Uche
Starring
Juliette Ibrahim, Akin Lewis
Genres
Action, Romance
Subtitles
English [CC]
Audio languages
English

Friday, June 25, 2021

Brown Sugar: The Highest Grossing Film by a Nigerian Filmmaker

 


The Highest Grossing Film by a Nigerian filmmaker is "Brown Sugar" of 2002, an American romantic comedy  written by Michael Elliott and Rick Famuyiwa, directed by Famuyiwa, and starring Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan.
It grossed US$28, 316, 451.

Famuyiwa is a Nigerian-American director, producer and screenwriter of outstanding films,  including The Wood (1999), Brown Sugar(2002), Talk to Me (2007), Dope (2015), and Confirmation (2016).

 

Sunday, April 4, 2021

The New Beauty Queens of Nollywood and Kannywood

Dorcas Shola Fapson.

In the second edition of the 

NOLLYWOOD MIRROR®Series published in 2014, I featured 34 beauty queens of Nollywood and Kannywood. Since 2014 to date, new outstanding female actors have emerged and among them are the most beautiful women on the silver screen who should be recognised and published as the new beauty queens of the Nigerian film industry. Nancy Isime is red hot in romantic roles. She is hotter than summer. 

From Nollywood to Kannywood I selected some of them and the complete list will be published in the third edition of the NOLLYWOOD MIRROR®Series focusing on the leading Nigerian female filmmakers in Nigeria and the Diaspora. The photos that will be published will be in high resolution images.

Adesua Etomi- Wellington

Adunni Ade

Nancy Isime

Sharon Ooja Egwurube

Lilian Esoro

Halima Yusuf Ateteh 

Aisha Aliyu Tsamiya

Hafsat Idris

Fati Shu’uma

Fatima Abdullahi Washa



The NOLLYWOOD MIRROR®Series is the first book series on Nollywood and the Nigerian film industry published since 2013. It is printed in Raleigh, North Carolina in the United States of America and distributed in Amazon Kindle version, paperback and hardcover versions in full colour. 

- By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, Publisher/Editor, NOLLYWOOD MIRROR®Series.

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