It has been one year since the first edition of Nolly Silver Screen was published online. Since then, it has become a magazine of repute having featured actors such as O.C. Ukeje, Tope Tedela, Linda Ejiofor, as well as filmmakers like AmakaIgwe, Tope Oshin-Ogun, Michelle Bello and Mildred Okwo. IbinaboFiberisima, KehindeBankole, Lydia Forson and Bayray Mc Nwizu have also graced its covers.
An article published in the magazine also won third prize at the inaugural Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Media Recognition Awards.
The anniversary edition has award winning director, Destiny Ekaragha and Regional Director, MNET (West Africa), Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu as its cover stars.
According to the Editor, Isabella Akinseye, “This edition is testament to the vision we have for ourselves — to deliver quality and entertaining film journalism with an emphasis on Nollywood and Africa’s film industry. On our special anniversary double cover we have two women who are not just pace setters but trailblazers.”
She added: “Destiny is all about passion and hard work and this evident in her must-see hit Gone Too Far! Wangi dishes out on one of the continent’s biggest award the 2015 AMVCA which will celebrate and reward African filmmakers for their hard work and efforts.”
The edition also features interviews with prolific director Stanlee Ohikhuare, Seun Kentebe and screenwriter, Ukamaka Olisakwe. Also included are reviews, articles and red carpet fashion as well as regular staples such as Vox Pop, Nolly Pop Quiz and news.
The magazine which is free can be read and downloaded on www.nollysilverscreen.comPast editions can also be read on www.issuu.com/nollysilverscreen
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