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Nollywood Travel Film Festival | Beckma (2022)

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The second day of the Dutch edition of the Nollywood Travel Film Festival, will close with the Dutch premiere of Beckma (2022). The director of the film, Best Okoduwa, will be present for an introduction and Q&A.Surviving a tough childhood, young women Beckma becomes a vigilante, fighting to protect abused women. Beckma’s life and that of everyone she loves takes a drastic turn when the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) sends her to a village in Western Nigeria where the culture and tradition unapologetically trample on the rights of women, endangering the potentials and future of young

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The young woman Beckma survives a difficult childhood and becomes a vigilante who fights to protect abused women. Beckma’s life and the lives of everyone she loves takes a drastic turn when the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) sends her to a village in western Nigeria where culture and tradition trample on women’s rights, leaving the potential and the future of young girls are at risk. In 2022, Beckma marked Nigeria’s first superhero film with a focus on original Nigerian stories and pressing social issues such as (sexual) violence against women and children.
The Nollywood Travel Film Festival

The Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF) is a traveling film festival aimed at promoting films by Nigerians around the world. Over the past seven years, the NTFF has been held in cities such as Toronto, Atlanta, Hamburg, Athens, London, Berlin, Glasgow, Helsinki, Oslo and Dublin. The Nollywood Travel Film Festival will take place in Amsterdam from October 5-7, with Melkweg Cinema as its main base. Over the three days, the festival will screen five feature films and ten short films made by Nollywood, Nigeria’s booming film industry.
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Africadelic is an annual festival in Amsterdam celebrating African cultural creativity, diversity and activism. Every year in May, on and around International Africa Day, Africadelic offers a week full of concerts, films and talks. The festival is an ode to the African continent and its global diaspora, showcasing the wealth and impact that Afrodescendants have on global culture and society. In addition, Africadelic (co-)organizes various events throughout the year, including the Dutch edition of the Nollywood Travel Film Festival from October 5-7, 2023.

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Ayra Starr tops Spotify’s 2025 global impact list, leading Nigerian music’s global rise

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Ayra Starr Spotify Global Impact List 2025

Ayra Starr leads Spotify’s 2025 Global Impact List, highlighting Nigerian music’s growing global influence with six chart-topping tracks

 

Nigerian music sensation Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has been named the leading artist on Spotify’s 2025 Global Impact List.

Also read: Ayra Starr to reveal her true love in upcoming music video

This recognition highlights her dominance in the global music scene and solidifies her status as a key figure in Nigeria’s expanding international influence.

Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, announced the news on Tuesday, emphasising Ayra Starr’s influence in connecting Nigerian music with audiences worldwide.

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She leads the list, which features 30 Nigerian songs with significant international reach.

 

The top 10 tracks include:

– **“Santa”** – Ayra Starr, Rauw Alejandro, and Rvssian
– **“Love Me JeJe”** – Tems
– **“WE PRAY”** – Burna Boy, Coldplay, Elyanna, Little Simz, and TINI
– **“Last Heartbreak Song”** – Ayra Starr & Giveon
– **“Justlike Me”** – 21Savage, Burna Boy, and Metro Boomin
– **“No.1”** – Tems and Tyla

 

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Ayra Starr has six entries on the list, including **“Commas”**, **“GOOD FEELiNGS”**, and **“Hypé”**, reinforcing her versatility and global appeal.

Her album *The Year I Turned 21* also ranked among the **top 10 most-streamed albums of the year** on Spotify.

 

Okumu highlighted the role of collaborations in amplifying Nigerian music’s global reach. Of the 30 tracks on the list, **22 are collaborations**, with 19 featuring international artists.

Tracks like **“Santa”**, **“WE PRAY (TINI Version)”**, and **“Another Vibe”** showcase how cross-continental partnerships are propelling Nigerian artists to new heights.

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“As a Spotify RADAR and EQUAL alumna, Ayra Starr was Nigeria’s most-streamed female artist in 2024,” Okumu noted. “Her collaborations and solo hits continue to shape the global music landscape.”

With Ayra Starr leading the charge, Nigerian artists are breaking new ground, expanding their influence beyond Africa, and dominating international charts.

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Nollywood stars rally behind Halima Abubakar amid personal struggles

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Nollywood stars Saidi Balogun and Uche Ogbodo have shown support for Halima Abubakar as she battles personal and financial challenges

 

Popular Nollywood actors Saidi Balogun and Uche Ogbodo have expressed their support for their colleague, Halima Abubakar, as she faces personal and financial struggles.

Abubakar, who has been open about her challenges, recently took to social media to share an emotional prayer, reflecting on her hardships and seeking divine intervention.

In a heart-wrenching video, Abubakar affirmed that her tears and pain would not be in vain, emphasising her belief in the power of prayer and hoping for a turnaround in her situation.

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“I am struggling,” she admitted in another post, revealing her frustration over her current state. In a direct appeal to the public, she shared her account details, urging Nigerians to assist her in her time of need.

Reacting to her distress, veteran actor Saidi Balogun offered words of encouragement in the comment section.

“You will surely overcome. Almighty Allah will heal you completely,” he wrote, standing in solidarity with his embattled colleague.

Similarly, actress Uche Ogbodo reassured Abubakar that she was not alone. “God got you, Hali,” she commented, offering her support.

 

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The actress’s public appeal also sparked an outpouring of support from fans and well-wishers.

– Lush_Lucy: “God take control.”
– Rosalove29: “May God strengthen you. Amen.”
– Eugeefoods_08035725404: “Wishing you a speedy recovery and divine intervention. May God heal you completely and restore all you have lost. Amen.”
– Choice_Sasha: “I don’t know what happened, all I have to say is, God have mercy on you.”
– Kellylucy04: “God, abeg heal this lady.”
– Nessa Swift1: “God will fight your hidden battles.”
– Beverly Takawira: “Divine healing upon you.”

 

As Halima Abubakar navigates this difficult period, the overwhelming support from her colleagues and fans highlights the power of community and compassion.

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Rotimi Salami breaks silence on movie set abandonment accusation

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Rotimi Salami movie set controversy

Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami denies allegations of abandoning a movie set, explaining delays and unfair treatment by the production team

 

Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has responded to allegations that he abandoned a movie set before completing his scenes.

Also read: Veteran Nollywood actor Columbus Irisoanga passes away

The accusation, made by a production manager, sparked controversy, prompting Salami to share his side of the story on Instagram.

Salami explained that veteran actor Lekan Olatunji had initially invited him to feature in a movie scheduled for a two-day shoot.

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However, the production was rescheduled four times for undisclosed reasons, causing significant disruptions to his schedule.

Despite the multiple delays, Salami honoured his commitment and arrived on set in Abeokuta at 2:30 p.m.

He acknowledged that he was late due to car trouble but noted that he had already informed the team that he would not be staying overnight.

The actor further revealed that he had a prior engagement in Lagos the following day. However, additional delays from the movie crew forced him to leave before completing his scenes.

Salami expressed disappointment over the public accusation, stating that it unfairly misrepresented the situation.

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He was particularly upset that his business phone number was shared online, leading to a flood of unwanted calls and backlash.

Emphasising his commitment to professionalism, he urged people to seek the full story before making judgments.

“Whether you find me guilty or not, please kindly subscribe,” he concluded, directing his followers to his YouTube channel, TheSalamis TV.

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