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Love Castle, next big Nollywood movie hits Cinemas Sept. 10 – Ogunmola

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A culture-laced Nollywood movie, “Love Castle” is set to hit cinemas across the world on Sept. 10, the Movie producer, Beatrice-Funke Ogunmola has said.

The movie is produced majorly in English but sparingly utilising Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba languages.

The Movie, ‘Love Castle’ which featured late Rachael Oniga among other Nollywood Stars including Desmond Elliot, is a captivating story of culture interwoven with disability.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, Ogunmola said ‘Adetutu had to leave her husband and daughter back in Houston Texas, U.S.A. against her wish and that of her husband to become a Regent in Nigeria at the death of her father.

“The cascading events that follow result in secrets being revealed. Regent Adetutu is trapped in the web of emotions and culture, with deadening taboos staring her in the face.”

Ogunmola, popularly know as BFO, who also wrote the movie and featured in its cast, noted that the movie concept had played in her head for over 10 years before she put pen to paper in 2018 to write the first draft.

She said that it took her over a year of several drafts, revisions, and research to finally get the script ready in 2019.

Love Castle was shot in Ibadan, Nigeria in November 2019 and in Houston Texas in February 2020. The U.S.A. filming was completed just two weeks before the pandemic lockdown of 2020 began.

Also speaking about the movie after her filming role in Ibadan, Nollywood star, Kehinde Bankole described the story as exciting.

“The route the movie producer went in telling this story is different. It is entertaining, it is rich in culture. I enjoyed every bit of the filming,” she said.

According to Ogunmola, the late Rachael Oniga after reading the script, sent her a message on WhatsApp saying: “This is a wonderful story and well scripted. I am in love with it.”

For the movie director, Desmond Elliott, he said that culture was well captured in the story. “I love the way the story transitioned from Western to Eastern Nigeria.”

Love Castle is Star-studded with seasoned actors like Kehinde Bankole (in the lead role), Jide Kososko, Lateef Adedimeji, Zack Orji, Rachel Oniga, Desmond Elliott, Femi Adebayo, Halima Abubakar, Jumoke George, and Beatrice Ogunmola.

It is an official selection of Toronto International Women Festival and Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival in 2021.

The movie is set for release Sept. 10 after being premiered in Lagos on Sept. 4. (NAN)

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Funke Akindele Sets December 11 Release Date for New Movie, ‘The Four’

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has announced December 11, 2026, as the cinema release date for her highly anticipated movie, The Four: No One Fights Alone.

Akindele made the announcement on Monday, August 10, via her Instagram page, describing the project as the 2026 movie from Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV).

“IT’S GO TIME! On your mark… Get set… GO! The relay is ON, and the Funke Akindele Network movie for 2026 is officially… THE FOUR,” she announced.

The filmmaker added that the movie would be showing in cinemas nationwide, with FilmOne Entertainment handling its distribution.

The Four is an emotionally driven drama centred on friendship, motherhood, resilience and the strength of ordinary women. The film explores themes of courage, faith, sacrifice and loyalty while showcasing elements of Nigerian culture through music, fashion, language and tradition.

The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan and Wunmi Toriola.

Other cast members include Waje, Afrobeats artiste Shoday, Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotosho and Ayomide Iwasokun.

The new production adds to Akindele’s growing list of successful film projects, following popular titles such as A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind The Scenes.

Through her productions, Akindele has remained a prominent force in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, delivering commercially successful stories while promoting Nigerian culture and providing opportunities for emerging talents.

The Four: No One Fights Alone is scheduled to hit cinemas nationwide on December 11, 2026.

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Rema The “Calm Down” Crooner, Releases Teaser for “TEA”

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The  “Calm Down” crooner, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has released a teaser for his forthcoming single, “TEA,” scheduled for release on Friday.

The Ace Nigerian Afrobeat star, shared a 26-second preview of the track in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday with the caption “TEA Friday”

The teaser features Rema riding a motorcycle at dusk while previewing the song, which is produced by American record producer, Mustard.

The announcement marks Rema’s first single of 2026 and has sparked excitement among fans ahead of its official release.

The teaser has attracted reactions across social media, with many fans expressing anticipation for the collaboration between the Nigerian singer and the U.S. producer.

Rema, known for the global hit “Calm Down”, was born in Benin City. He rose to prominence after signing with Jonzing World in 2019 and has since become one of Afrobeats’ leading global stars.

REMA had his debut album, “Rave & Roses”, released in 2022, while his second studio album, “HEIS”, was released in 2024.

The forthcoming single follows Rema’s release of “Goals”, the official FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack, and further underscores his growing global influence in Afrobeats.

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Roy Murray-Bruce Appointed Chairman of Silverbird Group

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The founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, has announced the appointment of Roy Murray-Bruce as the new Chairman of the organisation, succeeding him after decades of leadership at the helm of the company.

Ben Murray-Bruce made the announcement on Thursday through his official X handle, where he described Roy Murray-Bruce as a seasoned leader with more than four decades of experience in corporate leadership, governance, and strategic development.

According to him, Roy Murray-Bruce previously served as President of Silverbird Group and played a major role in the growth and expansion of the organisation across several sectors, including television, radio broadcasting, cinemas, retail, and property development.

He also credited Roy Murray-Bruce with contributing significantly to the development of Cineplex culture in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, helping position Silverbird as one of the leading entertainment brands on the continent.

Ben Murray-Bruce expressed confidence in the new chairman’s ability to lead the company into another phase of growth and innovation, stating that the organisation would continue to uphold its tradition of excellence and industry leadership across Africa.

Silverbird Group remains one of Africa’s leading diversified conglomerates, with business interests spanning media, entertainment, hospitality, real estate, and strategic investments across Africa and the United Kingdom.

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