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Arie and Chuko Esiri’s sophomore, Clarissa, has been selected as one of 19 feature films to screen at the 58th edition of the Cannes’ Directors' Fortnight,

Filmmaker and author Laju Iren on Sunday, March 1, 2026, premiered her latest movie, Onobiren, at EbonyLife Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos, in an event marked by glitz, glamour and a vibrant display of South-South culture.
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Filmmaker and author Laju Iren on Sunday, March 1, 2026, premiered her latest movie, Onobiren, at EbonyLife Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos, in an event marked by glitz, glamour and a vibrant display of South-South culture.
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Vanguard is a Nigerian daily published by Vanguard Media, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard Media was established in 1984 by journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu and three friends. The paper currently has an online edition.
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