Lola Shoneyin’s ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Is Headed to the Big Screen on December 6
Lola Shoneyin’s ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ is finally making its long-anticipated leap from page to screen. It comes nearly two decades after the novel reshaped conversations around marriage, patriarchy, and female survival in contemporary African literature. EbonyLife Films, in partnership with Genesis Group, Nile Group, and Silverbird Group, has announced a global […]
2025 Through the Eyes of Three Nollyphiles
What does Nollywood look like when seen through the eyes of its most devoted watchers? In this conversation, we sit with three die-hard Nollyphiles whose watch time in 2025 borders on professional research. Each has seen well over a hundred Nollywood films in 2025 alone, and they’re coming with unfiltered takes. From the actors and […]
MultiChoice Nigeria Announces New Leadership: Kemi Omotosho Succeeds John Ugbe
MultiChoice Nigeria, a Canal+ company, recently announced the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as the new chief executive officer following the retirement of John Ugbe. Ugbe steps down after nearly 15 years in the position. He has witnessed the successful transition of the organisation through consumer behaviour, technological advancements, and regulations within the media and pay-TV. Omotosho […]
‘Behind the Scenes’ Tops January Box Office As ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Eyes ₦900m
‘Behind the Scenes’ continued its record-breaking run at the box office last weekend, anchoring the market as cinemas recorded an expected post-holiday slowdown. According to NGA Box Office, while the festive rush has ended, overall performance remains strong, driven largely by December holdovers. “I think it went really okay,” NGA Box Office said in its […]
Niyi Akinmolayan Returns with New Immersive Experience ‘The Valley of Hidden Treasures’
Niyi Akinmolayan is back with a fresh chapter in immersive storytelling: ‘The Valley of Hidden Treasures’. Following the success of last year’s ‘Forest of Talking Drums’, which quickly became an audience favourite, Akinmolayan is set to launch his next immersive experience, which will run from March 20th to April 6th. The event promises to transport […]
Funke Akindele Leads Nollywood Into the ₦2bn Era With ‘Behind the Scenes’
Funke Akindele has set an unprecedented new benchmark in Nollywood history as ‘Behind the Scenes’ officially crosses the ₦2 billion mark, grossing ₦2,103,039,206 at the box office. The milestone makes ‘Behind the Scenes’ the first Nollywood film ever to cross ₦2 billion, firmly establishing it as the highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time. Beyond Nigeria, […]
15 Most Anticipated Titles of 2026
2025 was quite the fascinating year for Nollywood. First Nigerian film at Cannes (‘My Father’s Shadow’), another billion-dollar box office title (‘Behind the Scenes’), and the dawn of Afro fusion (‘Colours of Fire’). We are only a few days into the new year and the line-up for 2026 already has us salivating. From forbidden romances […]
How the Viva Cinemas Deal Strengthens Nile Entertainment’s Distribution Leverage
The Viva Cinemas management deal will not make Nile Cinemas a major exhibition player overnight. It does something more valuable: it secures control of key screens. As local films overtake Hollywood at the box office, that control strengthens Nile Entertainment’s leverage in theatrical distribution. Nile Group, led by Moses Babatope, entered the cinema business just […]
Femi Adebayo’s ‘Agesinkole 2’ Records ₦417 Million in Community Cinemas
Femi Adebayo’s ‘Agesinkole 2’ has recorded ₦417 million in 12 days at community cinemas and regualr cinemas marking a notable milestone for Nollywood exhibition outside traditional multiplexes. The film is the first Nollywood title to be shown in community cinemas at scale and the first community cinema release to reach the ₦400 million mark, setting […]
‘Behind the Scenes’ Powers Record-Breaking New Year Weekend at the Box Office
The box office has opened 2026 with what analysts are calling its biggest New Year weekend ever, as cinemas grossed over ₦700 million between January 2 and 4, driven by strong holdovers and sustained holiday momentum and continued dominance of ‘Behind the Scenes’ According to NGA Box Office, the weekend’s performance was unprecedented not just […]
₦1.1 Billion: Funke Akindele Does It Again!
‘Behind the Scenes’, directed and produced by Funke Akindele, has crossed ₦1 billion at the Nigerian box office, with a total gross of ₦1,109,463,846. The film remains in cinemas nationwide. The milestone comes with multiple records. ‘Behind the Scenes’ is the fastest film in West Africa to cross ₦1 billion, recorded the highest single-day box […]
‘To Adaego With Love’, Starring Chisom Agoawuike and Adam Garba, Sets February 2026 Cinema Release
‘To Adaego with Love’, a romantic drama set against the backdrop of post-war Nigeria, is set to open in cinemas nationwide on February 6, 2026. The film was recognised at the 2025 AFRIFF Globe Awards, winning Best Feature Film and Best Screenplay. Set in 1975, the film follows the relationship between a soldier and a […]
How Eight Cinematographers Shot Nollywood in 2025
In 2025, images across Nollywood were more deliberate: they were less about spectacle for its own sake and more about control, texture, and intention. Across theatrical releases and streaming titles, cinematographers leaned into tools that could better handle skin tones, shifting light conditions, expansive landscapes, and increasingly ambitious production demands. ARRI dominated evidently, particularly with […]
CEAN Denies Bias as Filmmakers Allege Unfair Cinema Practices
The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) has issued an official response following public allegations by several filmmakers accusing cinemas of unfair screening and ticketing practices during the recent holiday release window. In a signed statement released this week, CEAN rejected claims of bias or favouritism, arguing that cinema scheduling decisions are largely driven by […]
16 Favourite Films of 2025
2025 was quite the year for Nigerian cinema, from the Achalugo fever thanks to Omoni Oboli’s ‘Love in Every Word’ to the fiery chemistry of Osas Ighodaro and Uzor Arukwe in ‘Colours of Fire’, Nollywood had a standout year. Even the shorts were not left behind. Dika Ofoma’s ‘Something Sweet’ frequented the lips of the […]
Cinemax CEO Ope Ajayi Announces Lagos Business of Film Summit
Cinemax CEO Ope Ajayi has announced the launch of The Lagos Business of Film Summit, a new industry gathering he’s positioning as a forum focused squarely on the commercial and structural side of the film ecosystem. While full details about the conference are yet to be made public, Ajayi described the summit as a business-focused […]
Udu Alakpa on What It Really Takes to Do Makeup on Film Sets
To the uninitiated, film sets are controlled, polished environments where visual details fall neatly into place. Award-winning makeup artist Udu Alakpa says the reality is far messier. Long hours, unpredictable weather, shifting schedules, and last-minute changes mean that every department is constantly adapting just to keep production moving. Makeup and hair, often mistaken for finishing […]
Joy Odiete and Trevor Logan Pillay Launch Blue Pictures South Africa Distribution Company
Blue Pictures CEO Joy Odiete has announced the launch of Blue Pictures South Africa, a Pan-African motion picture distribution company that expands the long-term industry strategy of SIRA – The African Hub. The South African expansion is being led by Odiete in partnership with Trevor Logan Pillay, director of Adonai Holdings, who joins the venture […]
Niyi Akinmolayan’s ‘The Forest of Talking Drums’ Opens to Sold-Out First Day in Lagos
‘The Forest of Talking Drums’, the first immersive live experience from Niyi Akinmolayan, opened to a sold-out first day in Lagos this week and it’s quickly becoming one of the city’s most talked-about live theatre productions. The response points to a growing appetite for immersive performance experiences that push beyond conventional stage boundaries. The interactive […]
Nile Cinemas Expands Footprint With VIVA Cinemas Across Four Nigerian Cities
Nile Cinemas has taken a major step in its rapid expansion across Nigeria with the integration of VIVA Cinemas into its growing cinema network, adding new locations in Ikeja, Ibadan, Ilorin, and Enugu. The move unites two familiar cinema brands and brings Nile Cinemas’ total number of locations to eight, including its exclusive luxury cinema […]
“She’s Not Ordinary”: Tunde Olaoye on Funke Akindele’s Genius in ‘Behind the Scenes’
For Tunde Olaoye, co-directing ‘Behind the Scenes’ alongside Funke Akindele is less about a single film and more about a creative partnership years in the making. From the early days of Jennifer’s Diary to Akindele’s box-office-dominating cinema run, Olaoye has witnessed firsthand the evolution of one of Nollywood’s most influential storytellers and insists her rise […]
Todimu Adegoke Selected for Berlinale’s EFM Toolbox Programme 2026
Film producer Todimu Adegoke has been selected for the EFM Toolbox Programme 2026, an international development initiative of the European Film Market (EFM), held alongside the Berlin International Film Festival. The selection, announced by EFM, places Adegoke among a global cohort of producers chosen for the programme, which supports under-represented voices through mentorship, workshops, matchmaking […]
Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ Opens to ₦200.8M: Biggest Debut of 2025
Funke Akindele has once again reaffirmed her status as Nigeria’s Queen of the Box Office, as her latest film, ‘Behind the Scenes’, opened to a staggering ₦200,875,791 at the Nigerian box office, marking the biggest opening weekend of 2025 so far. The film recorded 34,548 admissions nationwide during its opening weekend and broke five opening-weekend […]
‘Behind the Scenes’: The Cast on Staying Grounded When the Cameras Stop
Funke Akindele returns to the big screen with ‘Behind The Scenes’, a drama that explores the cost of generosity. Produced by Akindele and directed by Tunde Olaoye and Akindele herself, the film follows Deronke “Ronky-Fella” Faniran—a successful real-estate mogul and mother of two whose love and kindness have become her signature. But as people around […]
Martha Ehinome Bets on Herself; Produces and Funds ‘Man of Her Dreams’
Martha Ehinome, known for her breakout role as Tumi in the Showmax series ‘Wura’, has completed production on her first film as a producer and financier, ‘Man of Her Dreams’. The project marks the debut outing of her newly registered production company, ME & Co., with Ehinome funding and serving as executive producer on the […]
Judith Audu, Temidayo Makanjuola, Ishaya Bako, Adeniyi J. Omobulejo and Stephanie Dadet to Pitch New TV Projects at the 2025 Red Sea Film Festival
Five filmmakers, Judith Audu, Temidayo Makanjuola, Ishaya Bako, Adeniyi J. Omobulejo, and Stephanie Dadet, are headed to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to pitch their latest television projects at the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival, one of the fastest-growing global platforms for TV development and international co-production. The creators’ projects were developed under the ACTV Story […]
‘3 Cold Dishes’ Now Streaming in North America on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video
The pan-African Nollywood thriller ‘3 Cold Dishes’, executive produced by Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, is now available for streaming in North America on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. The film, which originally premiered in cinemas on November 7, 2025 follows the harrowing and empowering journey of three women, Esosa, Fatouma, and Giselle, who were trafficked as […]
Uzor Arukwe Isn’t an Overnight Success: Nollywood Is Just Catching Up
Uzor Arukwe is having the kind of year that makes people assume he just arrived. His turn as Odogwu in ‘Love in Every Word’ didn’t just get attention; it blew up, captivating audiences so intensely that a sequel became unavoidable. Now, anticipation is building again for ‘Colours of Fire’, yet to be released, while his […]
Taye Arimoro vs Nollywood Guilds: The Full Timeline
The ongoing conflict involving actor Taye Arimoro, producer Peggy Ovire, and three of Nollywood’s most influential guilds has become one of the industry’s most polarising disputes in recent years. What began as a routine filming day on the set of ‘Pieces of Love’ exploded into a public crisis after Arimoro went on social media in […]
Toluwani Obayan Osibe Explores Identity and Belonging in ‘Colour Me True’
In ‘Colour Me True’, writer–director Toluwani Obayan Osibe turns her attention to a question that has lingered across much of her life: what does it mean to come home? Not the sentimental or nostalgic idea of home, but the version that is tied to identity, memory, survival, and the places we return to when the […]