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Abuja Nollywood Film festival to boost creative economy

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he Nigerian creative sub-sector within the entertainment and tourism industry has matured significantly in its contribution to the Nigerian economy and the consolidation of its global gains for further growth has become imperative, veteran Nollywood actor, Nonso Diobi has said.

Diobi noted that it has become imperative to harness the full potential of the Nigerian creative sector considering its contributions to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the years.

According to Diobi who is the Ambassador for the 10th International Film Festival & Awards (INIFFAA) organized by Inside Nollywood, scheduled to take place in Abuja from February 15-17, 2024, the event’s objective of enhancing the creative economy and fostering Federal government intervention.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, during which the festival’s theme, ‘Celebrating 10 years of original expression,’ was discussed, Diobi emphasized that the festival provides a platform to exhibit and endorse the talent and potential of the Nigerian film industry on a global scale.

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Additionally, he highlighted the festival’s role in solidifying the global achievements Nollywood has accumulated over the years.

According to him, the festival and awards would help create a fertile ground for the Federal Government to develop and promote the creative economy,

He said: “We are creating grounds for the government to come in, the most important thing is how to get the government to understand what we are doing and with this festival.

“The festival is all about the celebration of original expression and with that, we have created a path for the government to come and make available facilities that will ensure the growth of the creative Economy.

“We have been seen by the world because we have been telling our story and we have inspired the world and I believe it’s time for us to sell out our business to the wider world.

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“We are bringing people from all over the world because we have proven to the world that we are great people.

“We are not doing this for self-aggrandizement but for the growth of the industry and to take the industry to the next level in terms of the creative economy, it’s our time we have a platform that will encourage everyone to be involved.

“It’s an entertainment summit and I guarantee you that the international world is ready for us. I’m so hungry to see us go to the next level. This festival is going to open up the creative economy in Nigeria”.

On his part, the founder and convener of Inside Nollywood, Muoma Obina, said the idea behind the festival is to maximize our coming of age of Nollywood.

“It is 10 years of original expression, promoting original content, and analyzing the quality of production across Africa and Nollywood as a whole.

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“It is not just about a movie festival but a celebration of our achievement in changing Nollywood. We have attracted investors that are ready to invest in Nollywood projects. The awards are in three categories; Hall of Fame,

practitioners award and Festival award”, he added.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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