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Cranking it up a notch, the Nigerian movie industry has begun the process of taking itself seriously. Currently ranked the 2nd largest movie industry by UNESCO, Nollywood has now surpassed its Indian counterpart, not just in quantity but now also in the quality of productions. In the past year, line ups like ‘The Figurine’ by Kunle Afolayan , ‘Through The Glass’ by Stephanie Okereke, and more recently, ‘IJE’ by Chineze Ayanene and ‘Bursting Out’ by Emem Isong have proved that Nollywood is more than just a flash in the pan , it is a blooming film industry. 
It’s just a little over two years since we had the privilege of interviewing the phenomenal Asa! She had just completed her world tour for her debut album “Asa” and made one last but very important stop at home in Nigeria. Her disposition hadn’t changed, much; still the very positive, natural lady I met, but with red nail polish and some foundation! Introducing. . . 
With the world cup over, we’re back to our staple diet of club football. Leagues have begun in England, Germany, France, Portugal, Netherland and Scandinavia with Spain and Italy to join shortly. Also intriguingly, the transfer window gradually drawing to a close as many of the teams scramble to fill gaps in their teams before the deadline. So in this edition we preview the title challengers for the premiership, transfer activity and title credentials. 
Hi Magazine has garnered a reputation for sticking to the motto “Don’t write because you can, write because you have something say.” This ethos has enabled us to keep ahead of other publications in Nigeria, and drive the agenda in Nigerian entertainment industry. Celebrating extraordinary Nigerians is what we do; featuring Asa, Jayjay Okocha, Mama Ekundayo, Nkem Owoh, Calabar Carnival Dignitaries, Oluchi, Dbanj, Amaka Igwe, Omawumi, Jim Iyke, Bolanle Okhiria (Koko Mansion '09 Winner), Kunle Afolayan, Iceprince (Hennessy Artistry Tour '09 Winner), Nike Oshinowo, Sade Adu, Ali Nuhu, Joseph Yobo, Jesse Jagz, Ibidun Ighodalo, Ann Chiejine and many more inspiring Nigerians to be celebrated!
