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“It Cost Me a Lot of Money to Make”: Kunle Afolayan Says He Blew His Budget to Make His New Movie Anikulapo

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6 months ago

September 30, 2022

Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has said his latest movie Anikulapo is a portrayal of the Yoruba culture and beliefs built around the Ifa mythology Afolayan noted during a quick chat with Legit.ng that the film intends not only to entertain but also to help document the Yoruba history and culture He noted that the entire set used for the production of the movie was built from scratch, and it cost him a lot of money to put together, throwing him way over budget.
When Kunle was asked to give an estimated value of what it cost to produce Anikulapo, he said that bringing all of his ideas for the film to life cost him a lot of money. He further revealed that the entire set the movie was shot on was built from scratch, and after shooting, he intends to turn the place into a film village.

Kunle Afolayan’s Citation Wins Best International Film at NFA, He Shares Video of Temi Otedola Receiving Award Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls when it reported the big win that Nollywood and the African movie industry at large achieved when Nigerian movie producer Kunle Afolayan’s 2020 film “Citation “won another award in the ‘Best International Film’ category at the just-concluded National Film Awards (NFA) in the UK.

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Mercy Chinwo Shuts Down Togo Stadium

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2 days ago

March 18, 2023

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Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo shut down an Omnisport stadium during her Grand Excess Love concert held recently in Lome, Togo.

The award-winning gospel artiste enthralled her audience and brought down God’s mercy upon the worshippers with her popular worship song Excess Love.

The two-day concert was filled with high-energy praise and worship, as Minister Mercy led a lineup of gospel ministers from several African nations in delivering a heartwarming session that moved the audience to tears.

She is currently one of Nigeria and Africa’s gospel artists topping the charts of streaming music platforms.

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Burna Boy to perform at 2023 UEFA Champions League

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4 days ago

March 16, 2023

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Grammy award-winning Burna Boy will perform at the 2023 UEFA Champions League. The multi-platinum-selling singer is scheduled to co-headline the Champions League Final ‘Kick off Show’ by Pepsi, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, June 10.

Announcing the news, Pepsi senior director of global marketing, Gustavo Reyna said: “The UEFA Champions League final is the stand-out date of the club football calendar, and Pepsi prides itself on marking the occasion with the very best entertainment spectacles.

“The newly named ‘Kick Off Show by Pepsi’ is going to be huge this year; we’re so excited to welcome Burna Boy, one of the world’s most exciting artists, to the final stage and we can’t wait to see which fans are selected to feature as part of this truly unmissable performance.”

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MC Oluomo at 48 thank God for surviving life challenges

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6 days ago

March 14, 2023

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Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages, Musiliu Akinsanya famous known as MC Oluomo marks his birthday today with a prayer request.

Oluomo expressed gratitude to God for surviving the challenges through the last 365 days and turning a year older. He appreciated his family, friends, colleagues and other well-wishers for their support.

Making his birthday wish, he prayed to his creator to make him wise and strong to follow his heart.

“Alhamdulilah, Alhamdulilah, Alhamdulilah! This is that day that almighty Allah has made for me. Also it is with great pleasure that I am here to celebrate another year of my life. I a grateful for surviving all the challenges throughout the last 365 days and turning a year older.
Using this medium to appreciate my family, friends, colleagues and other well wishers for their support. You are so very important to me and you’re such a significant part of my life.
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Oh my birthday, I pray to you. Allah to stay close to me and make me wise and strong to follow my heart in this life. Thank you Almighty Allah for this day that you granted me full of life and love. Alhamdulilah, Alhamdulilah, Alhamdulilah……”.