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‘We cannot continue like this’ – Emeka Rollas reacts as two Nollywood actor die on movie set Naija News00:20Nollywood Africa

Agn calls for National prayers after two actors die on set The Nation, Nigeria11:58Nollywood Africa

My father’s Shadow set for Cannes Film Festival The Nation, Nigeria05:55Nollywood Africa My Father

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Celebrating African Cinema: How AMVCA is influencing global entertainment Tribune Online08:10AMVCA

All eyes on AMVCA as Nollywood enters award season ThisDay Live03:27AMVCA

PlotWeaver deploys AI tech to boost creative sector Nigerian Guardian05:26Technology AI IT

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Eniola Ajao & Zubby Michael understood the assignment in these owambe photos BellaNaija09:00Africa Nollywood Owambe Thieves

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