‘Grind’ Nominated for Best Series at 2025 Septimius Awards, Season Three Confirmed
The Clan Production Studios’ ‘Grind’ has been nominated for Best Series at the 2025 Septimius Awards, to be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands; a milestone moment for the Prime Video drama that debuted in January 2023. “This nomination is a huge win for independent African storytelling, and we are incredibly proud to see Nigerian creatives recognised […]
Why This Nollyphile Can’t Let Go of Nollywood
For many Nollyphiles, loving Nollywood is about more than just watching movies; it’s about memory, connection, family, and growth. In this deeply personal conversation, Laolu, a nollyphile and videographer, reflects on the early days of watching Yoruba DVDs with their family, the emotional weight of specific scenes, and how Nollywood evolved from weekend bonding to […]
MBO Capital’s Folajimi Alli-Balogun on Why Kava Could Be Nollywood’s Distribution Breakthrough
Earlier this year, private equity firm MBO Capital doubled its bet on Nigeria’s creative industry, pushing its investment in the sector from ₦2.3 billion to ₦4.6 billion. The move signalled growing investor confidence in Nollywood’s potential, and for Folajimi Alli-Balogun, Assistant Vice President of Investments at MBO Capital, the ripple effects of that announcement have […]
Adeoye Adetunji’s Sacred Approach to Stop Motion Animation
When Adeoye Adetunji talks about his process, it’s less craft and more calling. The award-winning animator behind ‘Pa Aromire’ doesn’t just create stop-motion films; he channels them. What begins as a vision during meditation unfolds into weeks, months, or sometimes years of solitary world-building. On his dining table, with a phone, handmade puppets, and an […]
‘Secrets of the Multiverse’: A Lady Buckit Sequel from Blessing Amidu and Daughter Emmanuella Amidu
Five years after Nigeria’s first animated feature-length film, ‘Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters’ (LBMM), made its debut, producer Blessing Amidu is returning to the world she helped create with ‘Secrets of the Multiverse,’ a sequel and this time, she’s not alone. ‘Secrets of the Multiverse’ (SOTM), a 13-episode animated spin-off, is being written entirely […]
Shimataver Igbawua Completes Debut Feature: ‘Language of the Wind’ After British Council Film Lab Africa Fellowship
After weeks of filming in Northern Nigeria, filmmaker Shimataver Igbawua has wrapped principal photography on his debut feature, ‘Language of the Wind.’ Production officially concluded on July 17, 2025, marking a defining moment in a creative journey that has quietly gathered momentum over the past year. Shimataver Igbawua first rose to wider attention in 2024, […]
Onome vs Onome: Michael O. Ejoor on the Irony of Playing His Namesake in ‘To Kill A Monkey’
“Manic” is the expression Michael O. Ejoor chooses to describe the attention he has gotten since the release of Kemi Adetiba’s ‘To Kill A Monkey’. A crime thriller that has taken the country by storm. It features standout performances from William Benson, Bucci Franklin, Stella Damasus, Bimbo Akintola, Ireti Doyle, Teniola Aladese, and Lilian Afegbai. […]
‘Red Circle’ Heads to Kaduna, Uyo, Enugu, and Owerri on August 1 — With Community Screenings at Café One
When ‘Red Circle’ screenings begin at Café One locations in Kaduna, Enugu, Uyo, and Owerri this August, it won’t be on a giant screen or inside a multiplex. It’ll unfold in a café, accompanied with coffees, couches, and conversations. And for filmmaker Nora Awolowo, that’s exactly where it belongs. “The film feels even more powerful […]
FilmHub and Café One Expand Community Cinemas to Kaduna, Enugu, Uyo, and Owerri
FilmHub, the community cinema platform launched by Fusion Intelligence, is expanding its footprint through a new partnership with Café One, a coffee and coworking brand with seventeen locations across nine states in Nigeria. The collaboration will transform four locations —Kaduna, Enugu, Uyo, and Owerri—into neighbourhood cinema hubs starting August 1, 2025. The move follows the […]
Filmhouse and Inkblot Launch Kava to Rival Netflix, Showmax, Circuits, Prime Video
FilmHouse Group and Inkblot Productions, two of Nigeria’s leading forces in film production and distribution, have unveiled their next move: KAVA, a global streaming platform dedicated entirely to African content. Set to launch in August, the platform is designed as a one-stop hub for African storytelling, bringing together films, series, and original content with no […]
Canal+ Completes $3 Billion Acquisition of MultiChoice and Takes Full Control of DStv and GOtv
French media conglomerate Canal+ has completed its acquisition of Africa’s largest pay-TV operator, MultiChoice Group, in a deal valued at $3 billion (about R55 billion). The takeover gives the French group full control of DStv and GOtv, marking one of the biggest shakeups in the African broadcast industry in recent years. The deal received final […]
OneTake Script Challenge Crowns Omotoke Solarin Winner
Niyi Akinmolayan’s ambitious plan to revolutionise Nollywood’s casting process has taken a major step forward with the announcement of Omotoke Solarin as the winner of the OneTake script challenge. The competition, which invited writers to submit a 10-character, 10-page script, came with a juicy ₦500,000 cash prize and, more crucially, the chance to join the […]
New Media Conference Turns 10 and Sets its Sight on Elevating African Digital Culture
The New Media Conference (NMC) will mark its 10th anniversary on September 25, 2025, at The Podium in Lekki, Lagos. The conference, which has become a regular fixture in Nigeria’s digital calendar, will also host satellite editions in Nairobi and Accra, its second time in Kenya and its first-ever event in Ghana. Founded in 2015, […]
‘Osamede’: Mystical Powers Awaken in Teaser for Nigerian Historical Fantasy
Gold Lilies Productions has released the official teaser for ‘Osamede’, a Nigerian historical fantasy set in the final days of the Benin Empire. A first look at Osamede introduces a chosen one destined to protect an ancient relic in the mystical heart of the 1897 Benin Empire. At the centre of the story is Osamede, […]
In ‘Revelations,’ Richard Mofe-Damijo Shares the Screen With Son Tega Mofe-Damijo For the First Time
Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo returns to the screen with ‘Revelations,’ a feature that marks the studio debut of his son, Tega Mofe-Damijo. Directed by Martin Daniel, the film, set to release in August, not only introduces a fresh face to the screen but also tells a deeply personal story. At the heart of the project […]
Niyi Akinmolayan’s ‘My Mother is a Witch’ Crosses ₦100 Million at the Nigerian Box Office
Niyi Akinmolayan’s ‘My Mother is a Witch’ has officially grossed ₦100 million at the Nigerian box office, becoming one of Nollywood’s top theatrical earners in 2025. The drama has steadily gained momentum since its release. Produced by Anthill Studios, ‘My Mother is a Witch’ delves into the fractured bond between a mother (Mercy Aigbe) and […]
‘The Serpent’s Gift’: Kayode Kasum Follows Up Ajosepo with a Dark Inheritance Drama
Nigerian filmmaker Winifred Nkiru Mena-Ajakpovi teams up with acclaimed director Kayode Kasum to deliver ‘The Serpent’s Gift,’ a mystery-drama that dives deep into themes of love, legacy, betrayal, and the deadly cost of inheritance. Kasum, who made a major splash at the Nigerian box office with ‘Ajosepo,’ brings his signature storytelling style once again to […]
Mary Claudia Nwoga is an Accidental VFX Artist
Unlike many filmmakers, Mary Claudia Nwoga didn’t grow up with a film obsession, a love for Nollywood, Hollywood, or both. She simply sauntered into the path. The award-winning visual effects artist hadn’t planned for a life in film at all. She studied criminology, was applying for a master’s degree in forensic psychology, and seemed poised […]
‘When Nigeria Happens’ Becomes First African Dance Film to Open Locarno Film Festival
The Locarno Film Festival has announced ‘When Nigeria Happens’ as its opening film, an unprecedented selection for a contemporary African dance drama. Directed by Ema Edosio Deelen, the film follows a close-knit group of dancers navigating art, hardship, and identity in the under-represented corners of Lagos. The film follows six misfit dancers—Fagbo, Pokko, Lighter, Movement, […]
After ‘Tokunbo’, Todimu Adegoke Lands New Nigeria–Netherlands Migration Drama ‘Exhale’
After his breakout as the writer of ‘Tokunbo’, which landed an AMVCA Best Actor nomination and topped Netflix charts, screenwriter Todimu Adegoke has landed his next major project: ‘Exhale’, a cross-continental feature film backed by Nigeria’s Sozo Films and Netherlands-based Gomes Multimedia. Set to begin production in early 2026, ‘Exhale’ will be shot in Nigeria, […]
Zikoko Life’s First Anthology Captures the Complexity of Modern Nigerian Relationships
Some stories don’t need to be invented. They’re already out there, in WhatsApp chats, over dinner tables, hidden in drafts of unsent emails. Zikoko Life has spent years collecting these kinds of confessions, turning them into essays that feel familiar to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or wanted more. With its first film anthology, […]
Dika Ofoma is a (Contrarian) Romantic
“You are a romantic,” I tell Dika Ofoma, forty minutes into an hour call. Ofoma is an emerging filmmaker known in the indie space. His short films ‘A Japa Tale,’ ‘A Quiet Monday,’ and the S16 favourite ‘God’s Wife’ have all received duly deserved accolades. “I think I am,” he replies, hesitation clinging to each […]
First Look at ‘The Benefactor’ Poster: Bimbo Ademoye, Kunle Remi Star in Adeoluwa Owu’s Psychological Drama
In ‘The Benefactor’, silence is ritual, complicity is currency, and truth comes at a cost. Directed by Adeoluwa Owu, the psychological drama follows a rising musician whose past resurfaces in the form of a man once seen as her saviour. The film opens in Nigerian cinemas August 8, with Bimbo Ademoye, Kunle Remi, and Akin […]
Zikoko Life Brings Sex Life, Naira Life, and Love Life Stories to the Screen
Zikoko, the social magazine owned by Big Cabal Media, has spent years asking Nigerians deeply personal questions—about money, sex, and love. Now it’s bringing those same questions to the screen with Zikoko Life. Zikoko ‘Life’ is an anthology film series created by Anita Eboigbe that adapts three of its most-read editorial franchises—Naira Life, Sex Life, […]
Niyi Akinmolayan Launches ₦500K Script Challenge to Kick Off His New Nollywood Casting App, OneTake
Niyi Akinmolayan is backing up his vision with cash. Days after unveiling OneTake, a new casting app designed to help actors and filmmakers find each other more efficiently, the ‘Lisabi’ director announced a ₦500,000 short film script challenge to put the app to the test. “Let’s make a movie,” Akinmolayan said in a video posted […]
The 10 Highest-Grossing Nollywood Films of the First Half of 2025
The first half of 2025 has seen Nollywood’s box office blossom with variety and ambition. From raucous comedies to regal epics, Nigerian cinema continues to command large audiences. Whether it’s franchise favourites or bold debuts, these top ten films didn’t just make noise; they also counted naira bills. Here’s a look at the highest-grossing Nollywood […]
Nora Awolowo Becomes Youngest Filmmaker to Cross ₦100 Million at the Nollywood Box Office with ‘Red Circle’
In a year already rich with theatrical surprises, ‘Red Circle’ has claimed a spot in the record books — and so has the woman behind its lens. AMVCA 2023 Best Documentary winner Nora Awolowo, who was just 24 when the film was shot, has become the youngest Nigerian cinematographer and producer to lead a title […]
4 Pan-African Movies That Served Us Delicious Romance
Pan-Africanism isn’t just for political summits and history books; it can also be heart-eyes and stolen glances across Jollof pots and Cape Town skylines. Nelson Mandela and Nnamdi Azikiwe would probably high-five over some of these love stories. We have seen African collaborations give us afrobeats bangers and gripping thrillers, but every now and then, […]
Wingonia Ikpi’s ‘The Lost Days’ Arrives on Prime Video July 11 Under The First Features Project
A woman returns to her family, only to vanish again — that’s the emotional pivot at the heart of ‘The Lost Days’, the latest feature from the First Features Project, arriving July 11 on Prime Video. Directed by Wingonia Ikpi in her debut, ‘The Lost Days’ is a meditative family drama that explores how grief, […]
Niyi Akinmolayan Wants to Fix Casting in One Take
Recently, conversations around casting in Nollywood have circled the same concerns: familiar faces on repeat, a talent pool concentrated in a few cities, and a troubling preference for online popularity over acting skill. Filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan has heard it all and now has decided to do something about it. “We’re not doing casting right,” he […]