Author Archives: Bolaji O

Filmmaking is by no means new to Africa, but the advent of streaming and other factors have resulted in women playing a more prominent role and reshaping the industry. Whether it be the quality of production, or the stories being … Continued

A beaming grin, exaggerated hand gestures, cross-dressing, mishaps, and the occasional self-deprecating comment – these are some of the elements millions of Egyptians gathering around television were exposed to as they watched El Millioner (The Millionaire, 1950) or El Anessa … Continued

Let me tell you a story,’ Leonard Slatkin says. ‘As the year 2000 was approaching, I received a request to do an interview with Time magazine. They were looking for people to talk about the most important figures in their … Continued

R Kelly’s former manager Donnell Russell was found guilty on Friday of threatening physical harm by interstate communication in relation to a phone call he made to a New York cinema in late 2018 in a successful bid to stop … Continued

Suriya is a star, a hero, a villain, and also a National Award-winner. In an industry that has almost always demarcated the stars from the actors, Suriya Sivakumar has dared to walk this thin line and done it well. Source: … Continued