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Jimmy Odukoya Opens Casting Call for Upcoming ‘African Bible Stories’
Pastor and actor Jimmy Odukoya (The wait, The woman king) has announced an open casting call for African Bible Stories, inviting actors to audition for the upcoming production. Interested performers are required to submit a one-minute monologue of their choice and tag @iamthatpj, @nemsiasstudios and @abstoriesfilms when sharing their audition. Entries should also include the hashtags #AfricanBibleStories and #ABSAuditions. The casting call comes with a ₦3.5 million prize pool
Akinwande Jordan
3 days ago1 min read
Siraam and the Eternal Sunshine of Romantic Delusion
In Zikoko life's Siraam, Uzoamaka Power finds comedy in the distance between what we know about love and what desire persuades us to believe. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a young woman in possession of a romantic imagination must be in want of a man who will disappoint her. Austen had the advantage of writing fiction about women and men in the Regency era before the invention of the situationship, that modern arrangement in which two people may behave as though
Akinwande Jordan
3 days ago3 min read
What's Streaming and Showing This August: Black Films & Series to Watch
August is packed with exciting releases across cinemas and streaming platforms, bringing together some of the most anticipated Nollywood productions and Black-led international titles. From historical epics, royal dramas, and family stories to coming-of-age comedies, crime thrillers, and returning fan-favorite series, this month's lineup showcases the depth and diversity of Black storytelling across the globe. Whether you're heading to the cinema, tuning into Netflix, ALLBLK,
Akinwande Jordan
5 days ago4 min read
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Breaks Thursday Preview Record With $72M, Marking Another Historic Box Office Milestone for Zendaya
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has shattered the all-time Thursday preview record with an estimated $72 million, surpassing Avengers: Endgame. The historic opening also extends Zendaya's remarkable run as one of Hollywood's most bankable Black stars. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has shattered the all-time Thursday preview record with an estimated $72 million, surpassing Avengers: Endgame. The historic opening also extends Zendaya's remarkable run as one of Hollywood's most bankable B
Akinwande Jordan
6 days ago3 min read
Marvel Studios Cancels Wonder Man After One Season
Marvel Studios has officially cancelled Wonder Man, ending the Disney+ series after a single season despite an earlier renewal. The series starred Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a struggling actor who gains superhuman abilities and is drawn into the world of superheroes while navigating Hollywood. Created by Andrew Guest and developed with filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, Wonder Man distinguished itself from much of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's streaming slate th
Akinwande Jordan
Aug 11 min read
RMD, Ayra Starr and Tems step into the world of Children of Blood and Bone
The first teaser for Children of Blood and Bone has arrived, unveiling Richard Mofe-Damijo and Ayra Starr in the fantasy epic while confirming Tems' growing creative role through her music for the film. First-look images from Children of Blood and Bone offer a new glimpse at Richard Mofe-Damijo and Ayra Starr in the upcoming fantasy epic. The first teaser for Children of Blood and Bone has been unveiled, offering audiences their clearest look yet at Richard Mofe-Damijo and Ay
Akinwande Jordan
Jul 311 min read
Colman Domingo in Talks to Co-Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Film
Colman Domingo is in talks to co-write an original live-action feature centred on Princess Tiana, expanding the world of Disney's The Princess and the Frog. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Domingo will write the project alongside Tony-nominated playwright and director Robert O'Hara. The film is described as an original story inspired by the 2009 animated classic rather than a shot-for-shot live-action remake. Deals for both creatives are still being finalised. The develo
Akinwande Jordan
Jul 311 min read
AN HEIR TO WAKANDA:WHO IS DAVID JONSSON? MEET THE BRITISH ACTOR CAST AS THE NEW BLACK PANTHER.
Following Marvel Studios' announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, British actor David Jonsson is set to play the adult T'Challa II in Black Panther III. Here's a look at the rising star's journey from Industry to Wakanda. Marvel Studios' decision to cast David Jonsson as the next Black Panther marks the culmination of one of British cinema's most compelling recent ascents. Announced by Ryan Coogler during the studio's Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, Jonsson will por
Akinwande Jordan
Jul 263 min read
Damilola Orimogunje's Dear Ajayi Sets World Premiere at Venice 2026, Unveils Official First Look
Damilola Orimogunje's latest feature, Dear Ajayi, will make its world premiere at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, with FilmOne Entertainment attached as the film's West African distributor. The announcement was accompanied by the release of the film's official first-look images, offering audiences an early glimpse of Orimogunje's latest work ahead of its festival debut. Dear Ajayi stars Bimbo Akintola and Tosin Adeyemi as estranged sisters who are forced to reunite to care for
Akinwande Jordan
Jul 221 min read
Dika Ofoma's A Happy Ending Revisits the Legacy of Domitilla in Zikoko Life Anthology
The filmmaker's latest short film draws inspiration from Zeb Ejiro's 1996 classic while reimagining its themes for a new generation of Nigerian audiences. By Akinwande Jordan Nearly three decades after Domitilla became one of the defining works of Nollywood's video-film era, filmmaker Dika Ofoma is returning to its legacy with A Happy Ending, his latest short film and one of three entries in the second edition of the Zikoko Life anthology. Produced by Big Cabal Media in partn
Akinwande Jordan
Jul 202 min read
Black Excellence Takes Centre Stage at the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards
Beyond the Gates leads a strong showing for Black talent as the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards recognise achievements across drama, talk television and lifestyle programming. By Akinwande Jordan When the nominations for the 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards were unveiled, one programme immediately emerged as the story of the year: Beyond the Gates. The CBS drama, the first new daytime soap opera in 25 years and the first with a majority-Black cast in more than three decades, secured a landm
Akinwande Jordan
Jul 203 min read
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