When Edi Gathegi walks into a room, the room itself, independent of its occupants; takes notice. Gathegi, from his posture to the way he navigates a room, oozes a strong sense of self and charisma that is hard to miss. When he does open his mouth to speak, what he has to say is in …
African Cinema: Watch “White Hunters” Starring Mercy Johnson, Ini Edo and Funke Akindele (Nollywood Movie)
Lawyer turned successful actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele graces the cover of TW (Today’s Woman) Magazine. Congratulations to the actress! It is also a good cue for us at Ladybrille to help you jumpstart your weekend with the Nollywood blockbuster “White Hunters” starring the talented trio of Mercy Johnson, Ini Edo and Funke Akindele. Online …
African Cinema: Catch the DRC Award Winning ‘Viva Riva’ Tonight in New York!
Ladybrille New Yorkers and those who will be in New York this evening, it is your opportunity to check out the movie ‘Viva Riva’ at the New York African Film Festival tonight. “Viva Riva” by DRC Congo’s Djo Tunda Wa Munga swept the recent African Academy Film Awards winning six awards including best film and …
CNN Profiles 29 Year Old M.K. Asante, An American Filmmaker, Author and Professor Born in Zimbabwe (Video)
“(CNN) — As a disruptive teenager, M.K. Asante was expelled from school on more than one occasion. Yet today, as an award-winning writer, filmmaker and professor, he’s welcomed back in classrooms around the world. A master storyteller, Zimbabwe-born Asante is a major creative force. He’s written a number of books, as well as three movies, …
Trailer: When China Met Africa (Documentary)
There is a new documentary in two that chronicles the relationship between China and Africa with a focus on Zambia. Film Synopsis A historic gathering of over 50 African heads of state in Beijing reverberates in Zambia where the lives of three characters unfold. Mr Liu is one of thousands of Chinese entrepreneurs who have …
Mbong Amata, Trailblazer & Ladybrille Woman of the Month April 2011 (Exclusive Interview)
Nollywood emerging Actress Mbong Amata who is also a trailblazer is our Ladybrille Woman of the Month for April 2011. In this exclusive feature story/interview, Amata discussed in-depth with us about her foray into acting, her work with Hollywood actors in her upcoming political suspense and controversial film Black Gold, the Nollywood industry and need …