The Top 10 Best NIgerian Movies in 2021

The Top 10 Best NIgerian Movies in 2021

NIgerian filmmakers produced over twenty outstanding movies both on film and video, even though none fulfilled the criteria to qualify for the NIgerian entry for the Best International Feature category of the 94th annual Academy Awards coming up on March 27, 2022.

The following are my selection of the top ten best NIgerian movies in 2021 based on peer reviews, film criticisms, awards and nominations and thematic importance, relevance and significance on contemporary issues of current affairs and history of NIgeria in the screenwriting, directing and cinematography.

1 Eyimofe by Chuko and Arie Esiri

2. Eagle Wings by Paul Apel Papel.

3. Ayinla by Tunde Kelani.

4. Juju Stories by C.J. Obasi, Abba Makama and Michael Omonua.

5. La Femme Anjola by Mildred Okwo.

6. Swallow by Kunle Afolayan.

7. Amina by Izu Ojukwu.

8. Black Mail by Obi Emelonye.

9.  Gone by Daniel Ademinokan.

10. Collision Course by Mrs. Bolanle Austen-Peters.

Notable Mentions

Prophetess by Niyi Akinmolayan.

Blackout by Abbey Abimbola, aka Crackydon.

A Soldier's Story 2 by Frankie Ogar.

Best Actor
OC Ukeje as "Chinda" in Blackmail
Best Actress
Rita Dominic as Anjola in La Femme Anjola.

 Rita Dominic is one of the best actors not only in NIgeria, but the rest of Africa and the world. She is one of the few actors I know who can turn a bad screenplay into a masterpiece.

The cinematic experience of "La Femme Anjola" will be more romantic when dubbed in the French language and Spanish language. Mildred Okwo should have the theatrical release of the French language copy in French speaking countries and the Spanish language copy in Spanish speaking countries.

- By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima,

Publisher/Editor,

NOLLYWOOD MIRROR® Serie,

The first book series on Nollywood and the Nigerian film industry since 2013,, printed in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.

Art and book design by Juvelin Aripal in the Philippines.

Published by International Digital Post Network Limited.

Sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo Buries Younger Sister

Sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo Buries Younger Sister

The Okonkwo family of Umuezeabu village, Ichi in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state has announced the transition of their daughter, Ms Cecilia Nnenna Okonkwo. She was aged 60.

An obituary signed on behalf of the family by the deceased's brother, Emma Bishop Okonkwo( Ikenga Ichi), Chairman, Ekulo Group of Companies, indicates that her rites of passage commence on Friday 14th January 2022 with Service of songs at her residence, Ochendo Villa, Ichi.

This will be followed on Saturday 15th January 2022 at 10 am by funeral service at St. James Anglican Church, Ichi.

The funeral service will be preceded immediately by interment at her family Compound.

Outing service in her honour will hold on Sunday 16th Jan 2022 St James Anglican Church, Ichi.

According to the family, all guests and sympathisers attending the late Nnenna's burial are expected to comply fully with COVID-19 protocols.

Nsudums Mark Tenth Anniversary of their Patriarch

Nsudums Mark Tenth Anniversary of their Patriarch

It was a time of remembrance, celebration and thanksgiving for the  Nsudum family of Akpaka na Ezeala, Osina in Ideato North local government area of Imo state recently as they marked the tenth anniversary of the demise of their patriarch, Sir D. U Nsudum( Akwa Aja Ahu Ogu) 

A philanthropist, businessman, community leader, devout Christian and a consumate family man, while alive, Sir Nsudum was humility and love personified.

As a successful businessman and a dutiful father, the late sir Nsudum bequeathed to his children and dependants, solid and quality education, producing seasoned businessmen, academics, professionals such as lawyers, Engineers, Doctors, nurses among others.

He also left behind for them to inherit, a thriving family investments and businesses that have stand the test of time.

No wonder Sir Nsudum's survivors spared nothing to celebrate and remember him.

The family rolled out the drums on January 2nd 2022 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his death.

St John' s Anglican Church Osina was  agog as it brimmed with dignitaries from all walks of life who throng there to identify with the Nsudums during the Thanksgiving service.

The service which was officiated by Bishop Okeke, the Bishop of Ideato North Diocese was attended by captains of Industry and commerce within the South Eastern part of the Country, lawyers, professionals and Traditional Rulers, title chiefs, including the  Obi of Akokwa, Eze Ikenna Okoli, EnyiOha na Akokwa, Chief Ingram Osigwe, Anyafulu Ugo na Akokwa, Chief Ifeanyi Nwosu, Barr Bill Ukachukwu among others.

The late Sir Nsudum is survived by the family  Matriach, Lady Pauline Nsudum, children- Mrs Kate Okoli( Aba based business woman), Dr. Mrs Bethel Godwins(U.S based medical practitioner), Kingsley Nsudum( Aba based business man) Barrister Iheanacho Nsodum( legal practitioner and Oil $ Gas Consultant), Mrs Divine Favour Onofuevure (A lecturer), Engr Chima Nsudum, Mrs Chiamara Nsudum( U.K based Nurse), Dr Mrs Chidalu Ibeneme (U.S based medical practitioner) and Mr Chisom Nsudum( Aba based business man who runs the family business of importation of all sorts of goods as well as real Estate.

The late Patriach of the Nsudum family is also survived by 23 grandchildren amongst whom is a medical practitioner- Dr Mrs Bianca Ume( Nee Godwins).

Official Trailer of "Aja Ala" NIgerian Igbo Epic Movie

 "Aja Ala"

Director: Obi Heart Okeke

Major Cast: Lord Frank, Dom Onu, Ogechi Obilo

Synopsis:

There came a time in the history of Obizie kingdom when anarchy ruled.

Eze Mmaduiri the Noble king of this great kingdom was decieved by a strange native doctor - Ezedibia.

Ezedibia was brought  by a greedy Nze who wanted the throne by all means possible. 

Both connived to trick the king into believing that his gifted daughter, Olaedo was responsible for the calamity that had befallen the kingdom.

He killed his daughter as instructed by Ezedibia to maintain his stand as a noble man. This led to his death and evil rained in the land.... Ajala Festival.

Meritocratic and Topocratic Distribution of Content in Nollywood and the Nigerian Film Industry

Meritocratic and Topocratic Distribution of Content in Nollywood and the Nigerian Film Industry

A system is topocratic if the compensation and power available to an individual is determined primarily by her position in a network.

In the model, individuals produce and sell content, but also distribute the content produced by others when they belong to the shortest path connecting a buyer and a seller.

A system is said to be meritocratic if the compensation and power available to individuals is determined by their abilities and merits. 

In Nollywood and the Nigerian film industry, we have seen the monopoly of topocracy by certain powerful stakeholders, including the film distributors and exhibitors.

Filmmakers have pointed out that the film distributors and exhibitors have been giving the best showtimes at their cinemas to the movies they produced or co- produced which have become the highest grossing NIgerian movies since 2016 to date. They have also taken advantage of the acquisition of NIgerian movies by Netflix and Amazon by using the same topocratic model.

Only about 20 percent of the Nigerian movies accepted by NIgerian film distributors and exhibitors are based on meritocracy.

- By EKENYERENGOZI Michael Chima,

Publisher/Editor, 

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"Spirit of the Jungle" a Totally Different NIgerian Movie

"Spirit of the Jungle" a Totally Different NIgerian Movie

#Nigeria

#Nollywood

#horrormovies

#supernatural

#reincarnation

#thriller

#evil

#spirit

#jungle

#love

#rape

#suicide

#war

#warrior

#hero

#pride

"Spirit of the Jungle" a new NIgerian supernatural action horror directed and produced by JLeo Uche is completed for international acquisition and distribution.

PGR 18+

Duration: 130 minutes.

Principal Cast:

Rykardo Agbor, Hakeem Raman , Delvin Stone , J Leo uche,  Beatrice ibizugbe, Onyeka Akeyno , Lydia Obidiaso

Trailer

https://youtu.be/mRYQm_5ojIo

Agu the greatest warrior of Amaimo kingdom was the pride of his people and the warlord of the king who eulogized him for his bravery but wanted to have Agu's beloved maiden, Adaugo. So he sent Agu on a dangerous mission to the evil forest so that he would have enough time to woo Adaugo. As soon as he returned from the war victorious, the king banished Agu , and took Adaugo by force and tried to rape her, but she stabbed her self to death. Agu saw her die in the king's room and immediately killed the king, provoking the entire Amaimo kingdom to wage war against Agu and his five brave warriors. They pursued him into the evil forest where Agu was caught and trapped in the supernatural labyrinth of the evil spirit of the jungle.

They couldn't cross the barriers to capture or kill him.

The Leading Actor:

Rykardo Oke Agbor popularly known as Rykardo Agbor (born on February 4) is one of the most talented Nigerian actors who acts both Yoruba and English movies

The Renaissance Man of 2022

 #newyear2022

#NewYear

#2022

My first selfies of the New Year 2022.

The Renaissance Man, Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima on 

Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Yaba GRA, Lagos, NIgeria.