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· November, 2007

Stories about Nigeria from November, 2007

Nigeria: Helon Habila Tour

Naija Blog on Helon Habila tour in Nigeria: “Helon Habila in conversation with Toni Kan – NuMetro Media Store, Lagos, yesterday evening. Thanks to the 80 or so who turned...

Written by Ndesanjo Macha
19 November 2007

Big Brother Africa II: Did Immorality Triumph?

Tanzania's Richard Bezuidenhout was recently declared the winner of $100 000 prize for the second edition of Big Brother Africa. Richard, the 24 year-old film student, survived five nominations, fell in love with a fellow housemate from Angola, Tatiana, and was involved in an alleged sexual assault in the house. Richard was newly married when he entered the house. Bloggers have been writing extensively about the outcome of the show.

Written by Ndesanjo Macha
15 November 2007

Nigeria: This is Nollywood

This is Nollywood is a film about the Nigerian film industry: “Despite all odds, Nigerian directors produce between 500 and 1,000 movies a year.”

Written by Ndesanjo Macha
13 November 2007

Nigeria: ATMs for Visa cards

David Ajao finds ATMs for visa cards in Nigeria: “I was plesantly surprised last night to discover that ATMs that support Visa cards are now available in Nigeria.”

Written by Ndesanjo Macha
12 November 2007

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