Nollywood & Entertainment
For the lovers of Nigerian pop culture, Afrobeats music, and screen legends! Test your knowledge on classic home videos, modern box office blockbusters, and top music icons.
Correct Answer: A Tribe Called Judah (2023)
Directed by Funke Akindele, A Tribe Called Judah grossed over 1.4 billion Naira at the Nigerian box office. It made history as the first Nollywood film to cross the 1 billion Naira mark.
Correct Answer: Living in Bondage
Directed by Chris Obi Rapu and produced by Kenneth Nnebue, the Igbo-language thriller Living in Bondage became a massive commercial hit, proving the viability of straight-to-video film production and triggering the Nollywood boom.
Correct Answer: Fela Kuti
Fela Anikulapo Kuti pioneered Afrobeat by fusing traditional Yoruba music, jazz, highlife, and funk. He used his music as a vehicle for political activism, criticizing corruption and military dictatorships from his Kalakuta Republic.
Correct Answer: Burna Boy
Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu) won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album for his fifth studio album, Twice as Tall, at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Correct Answer: Kemi Adetiba
Kemi Adetiba directed The Wedding Party, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and went on to break box office records in Nigeria.
Correct Answer: John Okafor
John Okafor was one of Nigeria's most talented comic actors, best known for his role as the hilariously slow-witted "Mr. Ibu" in the 2004 movie of the same name and its sequels.
Correct Answer: Calm Down
Rema's Calm Down (remixed with Selena Gomez) became a global phenomenon, breaking the record for the longest-running No. 1 hit on the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart and reaching the top three on the Hot 100.
Correct Answer: Lionheart
The comedy-drama Lionheart (2018), directed by Genevieve Nnaji and starring Nnaji and Nkem Owoh, was acquired by Netflix, marking their first original film acquisition in Nigeria.
Correct Answer: Peter and Paul Okoye
Identical twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye formed P-Square. They dominated the African music scene in the 2000s and 2010s with blockbusters like "No One Like You," "Chop My Money," and "Beautiful Onyinye."
Correct Answer: Maryam Apaokagi
Maryam Apaokagi, known professionally as Taaooma, is a leading content creator and cinematographer. She rose to fame in 2019 for her comedy skits where she plays multiple family characters, most notably the slap-happy mother, Ronke.
Correct Answer: Wizkid
Wizkid (Ayodeji Balogun) made history in May 2018 by selling out London's iconic O2 Arena for his Afrorepublik festival. He has since sold out the venue multiple times, cementing Afrobeats' global crossover.
Correct Answer: The Figurine
Kunle Afolayan's The Figurine: Araromire won five awards at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). It is considered a milestone that ushered in the "New Nollywood" era, characterized by high production values, theatrical releases, and international appeal.
Correct Answer: Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
Presented by MultiChoice, the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) began in 2013 to recognize outstanding achievements in television, film, and digital content creation across the African continent.
Correct Answer: Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji, one of Nollywood's most celebrated actresses, received international recognition when Oprah Winfrey profiled her as Africa's Julia Roberts due to her immense popularity and talent.
Correct Answer: Pete Edochie
Pete Edochie, considered one of Africa's most talented actors, delivered an iconic performance as Okonkwo in the NTA television adaptation of Chinua Achebe's masterpiece, Things Fall Apart, long before Nollywood was formalized.
Correct Answer: Citation
Citation stars Temi Otedola as Moremi, a university student who challenges a popular professor who attempts to sexually abuse her. The film was well-received for its acting, direction, and social message.
Correct Answer: Fall
Davido's Fall was certified Gold by the RIAA in May 2020 after selling over 500,000 equivalent units in the United States. It became one of the longest-running Nigerian pop songs on the Billboard charts.
Correct Answer: Best African Act
Tiwa Savage made history at the 2018 MTV EMAs in Bilbao, Spain, by becoming the first female artist to win the "Best African Act" award, solidifying her status as the "Queen of Afrobeats."
Correct Answer: Asake
Asake (Ahmed Ololade) signed with YBNL Nation and released Mr. Money with the Vibe in September 2022. It broke the record for the biggest opening week for an African album on Apple Music global charts.
Correct Answer: India
India's film industry (commonly referred to as Bollywood along with other regional film hubs) ranks first globally in terms of the number of feature films produced annually, with Nollywood ranking second, ahead of Hollywood (United States).