AMAA 2021; We Came, we saw, and We won!!!
It is true what Antoine Griezmann said that “With hard work and effort, you can achieve anything”. The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) that took place on the 28th of November did…
We Are Back on Netflix!!!
The third quarter of the year has been interesting, and it keeps getting better😀. I can’t emphasize enough how exciting it has been but guess what people, not one, not…
A HOMELY CINEMA
Imagine having a 45-foot-wide screen right in front of you, not just popcorn but a bowl of your favorite meal on one hand (it could be jollof rice and chicken…
KAP Cinema Finally Opens!
On Friday the 12th of November, KAP Cinema was officially open, and we were taken on an illustrious yet amazing trip back in time with Classic movies running through from…
Let’s Go Back in Time
Do you remember those movies your parents watched, laughed hysterically at, or even cried over but got you really confused because you were too young to understand? Oh well, beautiful…
Kunle Afolayan on the Art of Cultural Filmmaking
On Sunday the 17th of October Mr. Kunle Afolayan was interviewed by Arise News based on the Netflix movie Swallow which was directed and produced by him. The interview gave an insight to the movie Swallow…
KAP Academy and Master Card Foundation Partnership
300,000 Nigerian young people, to be trained in Film, Television, and Motion Production through KAP Academy and MasterCard Foundation Partnership… This is not word on the street guys, this is…
Happy Independence Day Nigeria
“Freedom is the atmosphere in which humanity thrives, it is the oxygen of the soul, and breathing it in is a gift that should not be traded for anything…” Happy…
The Essence of Music: Swallow
Have you ever watched a movie without music in it? It feels empty like there is a missing element, and without it, it is just dialogues and acting. Music affects…
Netflix and Kunle Afolayan Tease an October to Remember with the Release of Swallow’s Official Trailer
Following the announcement of Netflix and Kunle Afolayan's new film Swallow, Netflix has released the trailer today for the film adaptation of Sefi Atta's book. Swallow, which is set in…
An Exclusive Clip from Swallow
Swallow is the kind of movie that hits the nail on the head because it is relatable on several levels of life. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Everything put into…
Netflix Announces Release date and Teaser for the movie Swallow
Netflix stated in a press release that the movie Swallow, will be launched officially on October 1st but teasers will be released on the 1st of September. Here’s more information…
Fun Facts about acting
Movie production in Nigeria started over 50 years ago and the name ‘Nollywood’ as we call it now was first used in a 2002 article by Matt Steinglass in the…
The Business of Screenwriting
Writing for film and television is the dream of a lot of aspiring screenwriters, but only a few people understand what screenwriting entails in film and TV. A screenwriter is…
FILM BUDGETING
Budgeting for a film can be a little scary, it is almost like sitting down and trying to draw out the map of Nigeria of the top of your head…
Let’s Talk Turkey
Dear readers, if you think today's blog is about the animal turkey and how great it tastes lying dead in a pot of stew or how possessed it may seem…
Having an Educated Opinion about Movies
“Anybody can sit, watch a movie, hype, criticize or condemn the movie, but it takes having a great love and knowledge of film, and an ability to put aside your…
Controlling The Audience Viewpoint of Your Story
Fun Fact: Did you know that the point of view of each scene adds up to tell us the point of view of the entire story? You probably did, and if…
Understanding the Major Art of Problem Solving
Like the popular Nigerian saying “problem no dey finish” applies to life, film production is not an exception. Filmmakers face several issues starting from raising money to pay for the production,…
Another Season Of Film Master Class With Kunle Afolayan
“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but a product of the lifelong attempt to acquire it”… Albert Einstein. It would be silly to say guess what, then again, guess what guys! Another season…
When It Comes to Art, There is more to it Than Meets the Eye
The beauty of Art is in its diversity and the room it creates for expression. If there is one man who has taken advantage of this room, it is definitely…
Reasons Why You Should Not Underestimate the Importance of Film School
One of the most common questions aspiring filmmakers ask especially when it comes to filmmaking is, whether or not film school is necessary to get into the industry. Questions of…
The Beginning of a New KAP Era
It is huge, exciting, and different from anything Kunle Afolayan Production has been a part of. Like the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, we have…
Five Film Set Etiquette You Need to Adopt
There is no doubt that moving can be stressful and confusing sometimes, but the truth is that transition or change in itself won’t take place without some form of movement. …
Nollywood Movies Released in June that are Worth Watching Again.
Who’s ready to watch some movies? 😊 The season is right and we've got a list of films we are sure that those of you who have seen them, have…
Brace Yourself Up For the June Block-buster by Tunde Kelani.
Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for has arrived. Get yourself ready for the megahit movie coming your way today, the 18th of June. The movie Àyìnlá is…
Seven Tools Needed by “Indie” Filmmakers- Gaffers Edition
"Lights, camera, action!" is about as cliché as you can get, but there is a reason they say "lights" first. Video and films always look better if you light them…
There is No Chance You Will Get the Names of These Actors and the Movies they Featured in
Can you prove us wrong?😏 We all know that the movies produced by KAP Motion Pictures are nothing short of the best. These movies among many things are filled with…
Let’s Think Out Loud: What Is Your Opinion about the Movie The Figurine?
Hey there! Let us tell you about a particular movie that left questions hanging. This particular movie received ten nominations at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards and won five…
A Film Making Guide Every Filmmaker should Have
Watching a movie is fun, it’s relaxing, no doubt it's leisure that brings pleasure especially when it’s a good movie, but have you ever wondered about the process that took…
An Exclusive Behind the Scenes Documentary of October 1
There’s so much that goes behind the scenes of movies! And October 1 is no exception. This dark psychological thriller film became a huge hit back in 2014 with 16…
Can You Name Every One of these Characters From The CEO? Take this Quiz to Find Out.
There is simply no denying that The CEO is one movie that took our minds on one hell of a ride. The trail of mysterious murders and the suspense had us questioning…
If You Want to Learn How to Write a Movie Script, You’ve Come to the “Write” Place.
For all the writers in the world – including the newbies, the greatest nightmare scarier than a horror movie is staring at a blank page. Just the thought of that…
If You’ve Ever Been on a Movie Set, You Can Relate to These 9 Experiences
No matter the set that you’ve been on, there are always some experiences that everyone can relate to. A few are tragic, while others are downright exciting, but all in…
ADS Group Hosts Special Screening of “Citation” in Dakar, Senegal
2 Countries in 3 Days! All for the special screening of Citation in Senegal and Cape Verde. Jimmy Jean-Louis, Kunle Afolayan & Mr Seun Soyinka Kunle Afolayan & Gabriel Afolayan…
8 Things to Know About Our Latest Project “Swallow”
Recently, we announced our three-title partnership with Netflix. Click (here) if you missed it. And if there is one thing that we love about this announcement, it’s the fact that…
Netflix + Kunle Afolayan = Three New Original Titles
Big news guys! We’ve got not one, not two but THREE Netflix original feature films in different stages of production, coming to Netflix. Una sabi say naija no dey carry…
A Tribute to the Iconic Veteran, Mr.Sadiq Abubakar Daba
"The life of one we love is never lost. His influence goes on through all the lives it ever touched" - Christopher Holloway. Sadiq Daba on the set of Citation…
Pushing Boundaries and Changing the Narrative with our Productions
Show of hands if you love a really good story! Ours are definitely up, so keep reading for we want to share a little story about how we’ve been striving…
5 Unforgettable Moments From the Set of Our Latest Project
After an accomplishing 30 day filming at different locations, it’s safe to say that we are almost done with the production of this great masterpiece. These past few days were…
Our Movie Recommendations to Get You Through Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of the month when a lot of people showcase their different personalities once again. You get to see the “I’m single not searching” geng, the “I don’t…
All the Must See Moments from the Set of Our Latest Project
2 weeks into the production of our latest project and a lot of incredible moments and memories have been made. Good thing we got them all on camera 😎. We…
We Are Officially Ready!
Ready for what? You might be wondering… Don’t worry, that’s a surprise for later 😎. About 2 weeks into the New Year and boy! there’s a whole lot already cooking…
Big Win for #Citationthemovie at the 2020 Ghana Movie Awards! A Great Way to End the Year.
Yyyeeeessssssss! We won! We ALL won at the 10th edition of the Ghana Movie Awards. Without a doubt, one of the beauties of producing a film is being recognized and…
Drum rolls!🥁 Introducing the Nominees from Citation for the 2020 Ghana Movies Awards
We are excited to announce that #citationthemovie has got 5 nominations from the 2020 Ghana Movies Awards! On the nominees’ list we have our CEO, Kunle Afolayan for both the…
Dear Partners, Sponsors, Fans And Everyone We’ve Worked With – This Is For You
One word to describe the year 2020 – UNPREDICTABLE! … and through all these unpredictable gbas gbos 2020 steadily gave us, we finally made it through. Somebody shout Hallelujah! 🙌…
Tunde Kelani and Kunle Afolayan Team Up AGAIN for a New Film Project.
Brace up guys because Tunde Kelani is adding a historic title to his film catalogue! Based on the life of the late Apala musician; Ayinla Waheed Yusuf, popularly known as…
Another KAP Magic Loading! Guess What We Are Working On?
2020 has been truly unpredictable, so much that a lot of people are doing things they’ve never done before. You can agree with us on this, right? This time last…
Drum Rolls!🥁 Introducing the Artistes Behind Citation Soundtracks
You’ve listened to the soundtracks from #Citationthemovie, executively produced by Kunle Afolayan, and with this, you probably already know the artistes behind the tracks. Either ways, let’s tell you a…
It’s Finally Here! #Citationthemovie Official Soundtracks are now Available for Download on all Music Streaming Platforms.
Who’s ready for some good music?! We know you are 😎 We just released the highly anticipated album from our Netflix original movie "Citation" produced and mixed in our studio,…
Kickstart Your Week with these Amazing Reviews of #Citationthemovie
Show of hands if you’ve seen our latest film “Citation” on Netflix. If you haven’t, well, you already know what to do 😉. The reviews on the internet and social…
Celebrating the Launch of #Citationthemovie on Netflix
Where do we begin?! The launch party for Citation at KAP Hub or the fact that Citation fast become the number 1 trending movie on the Internet and on Netflix?…
Introducing Youssou N’dour; An Integral Part of #Citationthemovie
Recently, we shared 3 big announcements on our blog. We mentioned the unveiling of the original soundtrack album for Citation, Netflix's trailer which was launched on Instagram and Twitter, and…
Netflix’s Official Trailer for Citation, The Video of the Exclusive Premiere of #Citationthemovie & The Unveiling of the Citation Original Soundtrack Album
Check that you still have your reminders on because November 6th is right around the corner! In our previous post, we shared highlights of the incredible moments at the exclusive…
Here’s what went down at the Premiere of #Citationthemovie
PICTURE THIS… a room full of people with different emotional reactions to different scenes from the movie Citation… That’s exactly what went down during the screening, and words can’t express…
#Citationthemovie: Meet Professor Lucien N’dyare
You have watched the official teaser and Netflix trailer for the soon-to-be released film, Citation, produced by the multi-award-winning producer/director, Kunle Afolayan. And now, it’s time to officially meet the…
5 Unforgettable Moments from the Students Private Screening of Citation in Lagos
Before we get into the gist for the day, there are few words we’d love to say… These past few weeks have been nothing but heartbreaking. We want to use…
Top 5 scenes from the film, October 1 that got the most buzz
Let's begin our week with something interesting, shall we? There’s always that one movie scene that’s unforgettable. Years after you’ve watched it, you are still able to narrate that same…
Must Watch: The Journey of Citation
Fasten your seat belt guys! We are about to take you on a journey. Are you ready for this ride? 😎 The story we are about to tell you is…
Brace up guys! Citation is set to launch on Netflix as Netflix original branded.
Netflix lovers! You are in for a special surprise. Drum roll please 🥁 Netflix is including a new set of Nigerian originals to its slate and our film, Citation, produced/directed…
Unveiling the Official Teaser and Poster for “Citation” + A Big Announcement!
The wait is finally over! And we are sure you’re eager to watch the official teaser for Citation. Following our announcement of Citation earlier this year, it has fast become…