The African Movie Academy Awards dubbed “Africa’s Oscars” was held late last month in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Filmmakers from the Democratic Republic of Congo swept the Award show with six wins, followed closely by South Africa and Ghana. While Jimmy Jean- Louis, Ladybrille Man of the Month for November 2010 who flew in from the …
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 …
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 …
African Cinema: Watch African Booty Scratcher Directed by Nikyatu Jusu (Video)
Prom nears and things seem to be spiralling out of control for the typically composed ISATU. In this coming of age story,West African tradition conflicts with American idealism and Isatu is forced to reassess her alliances. Writer/Director: Nikyatu Jusu Director of Photography: Daniel Patterson Exec Producer: Artesia Balthrop A ProCreate Pictures Production Starring: DeWanda Wise …
Editor’s Note: African Cinema, Celebrating the Rebirth of Africa’s Image Through Africa’s Eyes!
Happy New Month Ladybrille Readers! I am so happy writing you this note. Spring is here and it remains my favorite time of the year. Nope it has nothing to do with the fact that I have a birthday during Spring. *Coughs* (Mumbles) Cinco de Mayo. 🙂 I am happy because for us at Ladybrille, …