Disney has released the trailer for their Ava DuVernay directed version of “A Wrinkle In Time.” The movie marks the first time an African American woman is directing a live action Hollywood movie with a production budget larger than $100 million. The movie features a multi-ethnic cast with the leading female protagonist role played by […]
Nigerian-American author, Nnedi Okorafor, has had one of her novels optioned by HBO to be developed into a TV series. The novel, Who Fears Death, is set in futuristic Sudan where a young lady is on a quest to avenge her mother’s tormentors. Here are a few things you should know about the author, […]
New Nollywood movie, “Isoken”, premiered Sunday in Lagos. We loved the looks featured by some of the guests and leading ladies in the movie at the premiere event. We’ve culled a few pictures. Take a look below and let us know what you think. Follow IMO on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the […]
Bozoma Saint John who came to the limelight as Apple’s Head of Consumer Marketing has been named as Head of Marketing for Uber. Saint John was born in Ghana and moved to Colorado, US with her family just before her 14th birthday. Watch her speak of her life experiences and how she learned to be […]
New Nigerian movie, “Isoken”, premiers today in Lagos. The story which details the ordeal of a young lady, over 30 and unmarried in Nigerian society, is a first for writer and producer, Jade Osiberu. The movie features Nigerian stars Dakore Akande, Funke Akindele, Josephe Benjamin and more. Watch the trailer below and let us know […]
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) held their annual award event earlier this week. The event, held in partnership with Swarovski took place, as is its norm, took place in New York City. Comedian Seth Meyers served as the host of the event for the evening. See some of our favorite looks from […]
Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie has recently been on a Made-in-Nigeria campaign where she is wearing only items from Nigerian fashion brands. On an Instagram account being managed by her nieces, Adichie can be seen wearing apparel from several Nigerian brands at public functions held over recent weeks. Some of the Nigerian brands she has worn […]
This past weekend, Hillary Clinton spoke at the graduation ceremony of her alma mater, Wellesley College. The speech drew on her own life experiences and referenced aspects of the last US presidential campaign between herself and current US president, Donald Trump. Ultimately, her message to graduates was to believe in the power of their voice […]
Lupita Nyong’o continues to rock head wraps. Spotted recently at the opening ceremony of the Museum of African-American History in Washington, DC, she looked royal clad in an adire print silk dress by Nigerian designer, Maki O, coordinated with a matching head wrap. She followed the look with another blue number but on this occasion […]
Watch Genevieve Nnaji and Kunle Afolayan discuss Nollywood and the rise of the Nigerian and African film industry at the Toronto Film Festival. TIFF has had Lagos as its focus city for the year with 8 movies out of Nollywood showcasing at the event. Genevieve also looked stunning outfitted in Nigerian designer, Maki Oh, […]