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☆ Nollywood aims to become a global cultural phenomenon like Afrobeats
  + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Stephanie Busari | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +6 min
New Orleans, Louisiana CNN —Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, is setting its sights on achieving global recognition akin to the meteoric rise of Afrobeats. As the third-largest film industry in the world by number of films produced annually, Nollywood has long been a significant cultural force within Africa. Global aspirationsToday, Nollywood is not just about entertainment; it’s about cultural representation and storytelling on a grand scale. Nollywood at the Essence Film FestivalAt the Essence Film Festival, a recent addition to the wider festival celebrating Black culture and achievements, Nollywood stars and stakeholders discussed their vision for international expansion. 3 on Netflix’s global film charts in 2023, garnering over 20 million views worldwide.
Persons: Louisiana CNN —, Nollywood, ”, Toyosi Etim, “ Afrobeats, Simisola, Uche, Omotola, “, , “ I’ve, ” Gbadamosi, Disney’s, it’s, Effiong, Moses Babatope, FilmOne, Babatope Organizations: Louisiana CNN, Netflix, Good Media, CNN, Essence, Academy, Hollywood, Nile Media Entertainment Group, Disney, Warner Bros Locations: Orleans, Louisiana, Africa, New Orleans, New Orleans , Louisiana, scriptwriting
☆ Simi: Nigerian Afropop singer opens up about charting her path to stardom, and why she still engineers her own music
  + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Kamayah Scruggs | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +4 min
CNN —It seems like there’s nothing Nigerian music star Simi can’t do. A singer, songwriter, and one of the few women mixing and producing their own music, Simi is setting the stage for the future of Afropop and soul. Opening for 15-time Grammy-winning vocal powerhouse Alicia Keys on her 2023 tour and making waves on the Billboard World Album Charts has garnered Simi international stardom. Simi, whose real name is Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, began her career as a gospel singer, releasing her first album “Ogaju” in 2008. She followed up with her second studio album, “Simisola,” which peaked at No.
Persons: Simi can’t, Simi, Alicia Keys, Kosoko, Simi “ didn’t, ”, CNN’s Larry Madowo, ” Simi, “, Afropop “, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Coco Jones, Doja, “ I’m Organizations: CNN, Simi, Kodak Locations: Lagos, Nigeria, Ojuelegba, North America, Nigerian
☆ ‘Iwájú’: Nigeria-based ‘first-of-its-kind’ animated series premieres on Disney+
  + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Jackelyn Prager | Lamide Akintobi | Jackie Prager | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +5 min
The animated series is a coming-of-age story set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria. Simisola Gbadamosi, who voices Tola in the animated series "Iwájú," attends the world premiere in Lagos, Nigeria, on February 27. As audiences tune in to watch “Iwájú,” Ibrahim says he hopes the family show will speak to viewers of all ages. Kugali co-founders Olufikayo "Ziki" Adeola (left), Hamid Ibrahim (middle), and Tolu Olowofoyekul (right) attend a screening of "Iwájú: in Lagos, Nigeria on February 27. Along with the six-episode series, the soundtrack featuring music by Nigerian composer Ré Olunuga and a game called “Disney Iwájú: Rising Chef” are also being released.
Persons: Hamid Ibrahim, Tolu, ” Ibrahim, ”, ” Adeola, Lagos ” Ibrahim, Simisola Gbadamosi, Siji Soetan, Tola, Kole, Dayo Okeniyi, “, ” Olowofoyeku, ” “, “ Iwájú, Kugali, Olufikayo, Tolu Olowofoyekul, CNN Ibrahim, Disney, Christine Service, Ré Olunuga, Ibrahim Organizations: Nigeria CNN —, Kugali Media, Walt Disney Animation Studios, CNN, Disney, Disney Channel, Walt Disney Company Locations: Lagos, Nigeria, Africa, Femi, Walt Disney Company Africa, Nigerian
☆ I took a semester off during my junior year at Yale. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made.
  + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Simisola Fagbemi | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +5 min
She was considering a gap semester to help. AdvertisementAdvertisementA gap semester is a semester-long period in which a student takes a break from their studies to pursue personal interests — whether that be an internship, travel, or time at home with family. In 2020, 23% of Yale students took a semester off — most likely because of the pandemic, but I've noticed the trend continue. Unlike a postgraduate gap year, if I took a gap semester, I would be guaranteed a return to the relative security of student life — rather than unemployment. Taking a gap semester isn't for everyone; I have friends who can't wait to get out of college and into the real world.
Persons: I'd, she'd, I've, —, wouldn't, haven't Organizations: Yale University, Service, Yale, New Locations: New Haven , Connecticut, Wall, Silicon, New York City, Marrakech, Tangier, Morocco, London, Toronto, Los Angeles
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