Rise of Drive-in Cinemas in Nigeria as COVID-19 Bites
A filmmaker, Charles Okpaleke, is pioneering the introduction of drive-in cinemas in Abuja and Lagos as a way to keep cinema-goers happy while honouring social distancing guidelines. He has revealed that his critically acclaimed movie, 'Living in Bondage' sequel will be screened at the drive-in cinema holding at Transcorp Hilton car park in Abuja.
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Nigeria:
COVID-19 - Drive-in Cinemas For Lagos, Abuja
Premium Times, 19 May 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to put a strain on film industries across the world, drive-in cinemas have reported a surge in attendance in the U.S., Germany, France, and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
COVID-19 - Nollywood Has Incurred Huge Losses - Seyi Shay
Vanguard, 26 April 2020
The pandemic COVID-19 has left many casualties in its wake since it broke out last December in Wuhan, China. Nothing has been spared; economies, social lives, human lives and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
COVID-19 - Suspend Movie Production, Efe Irele Urges Nollywood Producers
Vanguard, 23 March 2020
Nigerian Actress, Efe Irele has urged Nollywood producers and directors to immediately suspend filming of new movies to comply with the Federal Government's social distancing… Read more »
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InFocus
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After five weeks of the lockdown of three major cities, Lagos, Ogun and Abuja, the government has eased the regulations and replaced it with a curfew, and mandatory safety ... Read more »
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At the daily Presidential Task Force COVID-19 briefing, federal government secretary Boss Mustapha said the extension would be effective until June 1, 2020. Abuja and Lagos and ... Read more »
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The Federal High Court's Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho has given judges permission to adopt virtual proceedings in all judicial divisions in the country, providing that the ... Read more »
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