British-Nigerian prolific writer and journalist, Lola Adesioye, shares her thoughts on Africa’s growing film industry with us. Enjoy. ______________________ Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in business and leadership, with an …
Nollywood: Mbong & Jeta Amata ‘Black Gold’ Screened at Monaco Film Festival
Congratulations to Mbong Amata, Ladybrille Woman of the Month April 2011, whose film ‘Black & Gold Struggle for the Niger Delta’ enjoyed a world premiere at the 6th Annual Monaco Film Festival. The film directed by Jeta Amata, sees Mbong Amata playing lead role as the female activist advocating for the people of the Niger …
Nollywood: Genevieve Nnaji Wins ‘Best Breakthrough Performance’ in Monaco
We have been receiving insider updates and images of the festivities and stars at the Cannes Film Festival. Ideally, for us at Ladybrille, we would love to see our African stars strut the red carpet like their counterparts in Bollywood and Hollywood. So far, it has not happened. We anticipate it will in the nearest …
African Films at the Cannes Film Festival: North Africa
“The Arab Spring uprisings have reached even the glitzy French Riviera city of Cannes, which kick(ed) off its annual film festival Wednesday. The gala is is showcasing Egypt and featuring two movies about this year’s protests that toppled long-time Tunisian and Egyptian leaders. The 11-day Cannes Film Festival will feature the usual mix of star …
African Films: The First Grader Opens this Friday May 13th in Los Angeles & New York City!
Ladybrille New Yorkers and Los Angelenos, the First Grader opens this Friday in theaters near you! Other cities include Chicago, DC, San Jose, Atlanta, Baltimore, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Berkeley, Scottsdale and many more. Check your local listings and check it out! THE FIRST GRADER tells the remarkable uplifting true story of an 84 year-old …