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Mayowa Akintoye

Mayowa Akintoye

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Founder and Managing Editor, Nollywood Life

Lagos

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Entertainment , Nollywood Films

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Total articles 190

  • Filmmakers Now Pressure Actors Into Becoming Content Creators - Jemima Osunde

    By Mayowa Akintoye| Nollywood Life@ Speaking during a recent panel discussion, Osunde criticized filmmakers who prioritize an actor’s online presence over their talent. She said: “Now, it’s as though they [filmmakers] are forcing every actor to be a social media content creator before casting them. It’s as if you must dance on the internet to get roles. Why? “It’s like if you’re not an actor with a strong social media presence, we’re not casting you because we need you to sell our film.

    By Mayowa Akintoye · Nollywood Life

    Apr. 05, 2025

  • The Bitter Feminist Docudrama Set to Debut at iRep International Film Festival 2025

    By Mayowa Akintoye| Nollywood Life@ Created by Daniel Chukwuemeka and Ijeoma Chinonyerem, the five-episode series unpacks the realities of gender inequality through raw storytelling and real-life testimonies. At its core is Ringret, a young woman from Northern Nigeria who survived rape and forced marriage, embodying the resilience of countless women fighting for their rights. “This film will always be special to me because it represents the intersection of my life’s work as both an artist and an advocate.

    By Mayowa Akintoye · Nollywood Life

    Mar. 15, 2025

  • Filmmakers Now Pressure Actors Into Becoming Content Creators - Jemima Osunde

    By Mayowa Akintoye| Nollywood Life@ Speaking during a recent panel discussion, Osunde criticized filmmakers who prioritize an actor’s online presence over their talent. She said: “Now, it’s as though they [filmmakers] are forcing every actor to be a social media content creator before casting them. It’s as if you must dance on the internet to get roles. Why? “It’s like if you’re not an actor with a strong social media presence, we’re not casting you because we need you to sell our film.

    By Mayowa Akintoye · Nollywood Life

    Apr. 05, 2025

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Nollywood Life