Chude Jideonwo on Why He Joined Laju Iren’s ‘Onobiren’ and the Power of Storytelling
At the premiere of ‘Onobiren’, media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo reflected on the power of storytelling both on screen and through the personal narratives he platforms on his interview show. The film, written by Laju Iren and directed by Famous Odion Iraoya, features Jideonwo appearing as himself, the host of the interview platform #WithChude. Speaking with […]
Uche Okocha Eyes New Formats at Trino Motion Pictures After ‘The Weekend’ HBO Max Deal
After securing a streaming deal with HBO Max for its thriller ‘The Weekend’, managing director Uche Okocha says Trino Motion Pictures is preparing a broader slate of projects as it looks to expand its presence across global platforms. Speaking with Nollywire following the announcement, Okocha described the acquisition as an important step in the film’s […]
Cinema Executives React to Nile Entertainment’s UIP Distribution Partnership
Nile Entertainment’s new partnership with United International Pictures (UIP) is drawing support from cinema executives, who say the deal could expand the range of films available to audiences across the theatrical market. The distributor was recently appointed UIP’s theatrical partner across Nigeria and Ghana, handling releases from Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures in both territories. […]
Trino Motion Pictures’ ‘The Weekend’ Lands on HBO Max in Central and Eastern Europe
‘The Weekend’, the psychological thriller from Trino Motion Pictures, is now streaming on HBO Max across several Central and Eastern European territories, marking another international milestone for the film following its extensive festival run. Directed by Daniel Oriahi and produced by Uche Okocha, the film follows Nikiya, played by Uzoamaka Power, an orphan who visits […]
Chude Jideonwo Makes Cinema Debut in ‘Onobiren’
Media entrepreneur and talk show host Chude Jideonwo appears in the new drama ‘Onobiren’, marking his first role in a film released in cinemas. Written by Laju Iren and directed by Famous Odion Iraoya, the film opens in theatres tomorrow, March 6, through FilmOne Entertainment. In the film, Jideonwo makes a cameo as himself, the […]
Mo Abudu Reacts to Showmax Shutdown: “No One Is Coming to Save Us.”
As the industry reacts to news that Showmax will be phased out as part of a restructuring by Canal+ following its takeover of MultiChoice, Mo Abudu is urging filmmakers and media companies to focus on building sustainable local streaming platforms. In a statement shared on Instagram on March 5, the EbonyLife Group founder described the […]
Canal+ Shuts Down Showmax Amid Multichoice Restructuring
MultiChoice Group is set to phase out Showmax as part of a broader distribution strategy following its acquisition by French media giant Canal+. The move signals a shift toward a more premium digital platform as the company reassesses its streaming strategy across African markets. Launched in 2015, Showmax quickly established itself as one of Africa’s […]
Editi Effiong Wraps ‘The Black Book 2: Old Scores’ at Anakle Films With Backing From ‘Severance’ Producer Nicky Weinstock
‘The Black Book 2: Old Scores’ has completed principal photography at Anakle Films, with Editi Effiong returning to the director’s chair. The follow-up will continue the story world of the 2023 Netflix action thriller, which became one of the platform’s most-watched African titles following its release. The development was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, […]
Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Group, the Republic of Benin Partner on Film Co-Productions and Proposed Film City
Kunle Afolayan-led KAP Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Benin to collaborate on film co-productions, youth training, and the proposed development of a Film City in Ouidah, signalling a cross-border creative partnership involving high-level government engagement in the audio-visual sector. The MoU was formalised in Lagos at the KAP […]
Modesinuola Ogundiwin Stars in Neon-Acquired Film ‘Clarissa’
Modesinuola Ogundiwin has been cast in ‘Clarissa’, the upcoming feature film from the Esiri brothers (Arie Esiri and Chuko Esiri). It was recently acquired by Neon for U.S. release, with Neon International handling worldwide sales. A contemporary reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, Clarissa unfolds over one night in Lagos as a society woman prepares […]
Chee Keong Cheung’s ‘Son of the Soil’, Starring Razaaq Adoti, Moves to Streaming on March 1
After a theatrical run, festival circuit stops, and a series of industry deals that shaped its release strategy, ‘Son of the Soil’ will begin streaming on Netflix across Africa from March 1. Directed by Chee Keong Cheung, the action thriller follows Zion Ladejo, a former special operations paratrooper who returns home after personal loss and […]
United International Pictures Names Nile Entertainment West Africa Partner for Paramount and Universal
United International Pictures (UIP) has appointed Nile Entertainment as its theatrical distribution partner for Anglophone West Africa, covering key markets including Nigeria and Ghana. Effective 27 February 2026, Nile Entertainment will oversee the theatrical release of titles from Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures across the region, a move that strengthens UIP’s footprint and signals continued […]
‘It Felt Surreal’: Judith Audu on Hearing ‘All My Love’ on the Radio
On Saturday, February 14, when producer Judith Audu heard the first few seconds of All My Love playing on the radio, she didn’t immediately register it. She was in the car. The music came on. Then it clicked. “That’s our song.” The single, ‘All My Love’, performed by Osas Okonyon and Abbey Wonder, written by […]
CeraVe Opens Search for the Next Global Creator Through CeraMoVE 2026
CeraVe has officially announced the opening of registration for the CerAwards 2026: The CeramoVE Edition. This marks a landmark moment for Nigerian creator culture, putting Nigerian creativity on the map alongside the world’s major creative capitals. CerAwards is designed to spotlight the evolution of Nollywood from the iconic home-video era to today’s global streaming vanguard […]
Iremide Adeoye Is Taking the “Favourite TV Boyfriend” Era to Radio
Iremide Adeoye likes to joke about being the internet’s favourite TV boyfriend. It’s a title he wears with a knowing smile; half internet nickname, half self-branding, fully aware of the energy he brings on screen and how audiences have chosen to receive it. Now he’s extending that energy somewhere else: radio. After years of focusing […]
‘Son of the Soil’ Set for U.S. Theatrical Release on March 6 Following Pan African Film Festival Premiere
Following on from the U.S. premiere and official selection at the Pan-African Film Festival (16 – 22 February) of ‘Son of the Soil’, Nile Entertainment and Action Xtreme, in collaboration with Aloha Releasing, are pleased to announce the acclaimed UK-Nigeria action thriller directed by Chee Keong Cheung will open March 6 in the following US […]
6 Moving Nigerian Sundance Films You Need to Watch
The Sundance Film Festival has become an unexpected showcase for some of the most compelling Nigerian films. From haunting folklores to intimate character studies, these films have earned their place on one of the world’s most prestigious independent film stages and they deserve a spot on your watchlist too. Waiting for Hassana (2017) Uzodinma Iweala’s […]
‘Tales of Ramadan’ Returns for Second Season Across Multiple Channels
Maggi’s television series ‘Tales of Ramadan‘ is set to return for a second season, airing across Zee World, Africa Magic, and the Nigerian Television Authority. The six-part series, set in Northern Nigeria, explores stories of family, faith, and community during the holy month of Ramadan. The new season expands the narrative with new characters and […]
Joel ‘Kachi Benson’s ‘Mothers of Chibok’ Heads to FilmOne Cinemas with Joke Silva as Executive Producer
Award-winning actor, producer, and educator Joke Silva is signing on as Executive Producer of Joel ‘Kachi Benson’s documentary ‘Mothers of Chibok’ ahead of its groundbreaking theatrical release. Starting February 27, leading distributor FilmOne Entertainment will open the film in dozens of theatres throughout Nigeria and Ghana – Nigeria’s widest theatrical release for a locally produced […]
Creative Catalyst Fund Opens Applications for New Cohort at Lagos Business of Film Summit
The Creative Catalyst Fund has opened applications for a new cohort, marking a renewed push to identify and finance film projects capable of scaling within Nigeria’s fast-growing creative economy. The announcement was made during the Lagos Business of Film Summit, where conversations around sustainable industry growth dominated the programme. An initiative of Chapel Hill Denham […]
’Behind the Scenes’ Hits ₦2.5 Billion as ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Extends Its Billion-Naira Run
‘Behind the Scenes’ continues to extend one of the most lucrative theatrical runs in local cinema history. The film crossed the ₦2.5 billion mark during the frame, reinforcing its position not just as the weekend’s top performer but as the central economic force currently driving the market. “That was phenomenal. It still retains number one […]
Nollywood in Hollywood Announces Official Film Selection for 2026 Showcase
Nollywood in Hollywood has announced the official selection of three films for the seventh edition of its annual Nigerian film showcase, taking place March 6–7, 2026, in Los Angeles. The film selections were unveiled at a special preview screening of ‘My Father’s Shadow’ in Los Angeles, co-presented by Nollywood in Hollywood at the Norris Theatre, […]
FilmOne Confirms ₦2.5bn Box Office Milestone for Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind The Scenes’
FilmOne Entertainment has confirmed that ‘Behind The Scenes’, the latest feature from Funke Akindele, has crossed ₦2.5 billion at the box office, setting a new all-time record for theatrical releases in West Africa. According to the distributor, the film has grossed ₦2,505,882,930 to date, overtaking Akindele’s previous record-holder, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’, which ended its run […]
Bolaji Balogun: Why Nollywood Needs Structure Before Capital
At the Lagos Business of Film Summit, the conversation around Nollywood’s growth turned from ambition to architecture as Bolaji Balogun, CEO of Chapel Hill Denham, took the stage to interrogate a long-standing fault line in the industry: financing that is sustainable, structured, and capable of delivering returns. Rather than speaking in abstractions, Balogun anchored his […]
‘Son of the Soil’ Set for U.S Premiere at Pan-African Film Festival
‘Son of the Soil’, the critically acclaimed UK-Nigeria action thriller directed by Chee Keong Cheung and starring Razaaq Adoti (Amistad, Black Hawk Down), has been officially selected to screen at the 34th Annual Pan-African Film Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles, where it will receive its US premiere. The screening marks the latest milestone in the […]
Lagos Business of Film Summit to Examine Financing, Distribution, and the Future of Nollywood
The Lagos Business of Film Summit arrives at a pivotal moment for Nollywood, as the industry reflects on a decade of growth and confronts the structural decisions that will shape its future. Conceived as a platform for strategic dialogue, the summit brings together key stakeholders to examine the business, policy, and investment frameworks required to […]
‘Oversabi Aunty’s’ ₦1 Billion Breakthrough Dominates a January Box Office Still Ruled by December Hits
The box office recorded a major milestone over the January 23–25 weekend as ‘Oversabi Aunty’ officially crossed the ₦1 billion mark, becoming one of Nollywood’s highest-grossing titles of all time and the defining story of the frame. “‘Oversabi Aunty’ also crossed the 1 billion mark,” the NGA Box Office confirmed in its weekend commentary. The […]
Neptune3 Studios Expands ‘Best Friends in the World’ Universe with ‘The Year Between’
Neptune3 Studios has announced ‘Best Friends in the World: The Year Between’, a new project that extends its acclaimed youth series ‘Best Friends in the World’. The continuation explores the emotional, personal, and relational shifts that emerge during periods of growth, when friendships are tested not by singular events, but by time, change, and evolving […]
‘Oversabi Aunty’ Joins the One Billion-Naira Club as Fourth Highest-Grossing Film
‘Oversabi Aunty’, the Nollywood dramedy directed by Toyin Abraham, has officially crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the box office, becoming the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time, according to recent cinema performance data. Figures from the latest box office report show that the film has recorded a flash total gross of ₦1,015,717,453, achieved […]
Nollywire Sets February Dates for 2026 in Focus: “Designing Tomorrow”
Nollywire has announced February 10–11, 2026, as the dates for the next edition of its annual editorial series, 2026 in Focus. The two-day project will feature 14 one-on-one interviews with executives across film, media, technology, finance, and consumer-facing industries, alongside one moderated roundtable focused on merchandising, intellectual property, and how entertainment extends into everyday experiences. […]