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Linda Ejiofor Suleiman, Toluwani George Lead Cast of 'Leila,' ARC XTRA Studios' AI Thriller
By Nollywire · 28 Sept 2026Read story ›
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Temi Ami-Williams to Direct Patrick Speech & Languages Centre’s New Stage Musical ‘Ado-Ire’s Quest’
By Nollywire Editorial · 27 Aug 2026Read story ›
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Chee Keong Cheung’s 'Son of the Soil' Expands International Run to Amazon UK and Ireland
By Nollywire Editorial · 26 Aug 2026Read story ›
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Mercy Aigbe’s Son Juwon Gentry Turns Interviewer at ‘Sweet 16’ Premiere
By Nollywire Editorial · 18 Aug 2026Read story ›
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Jumoke Omojola Says 'On The Move' Role Reflects Her Past as a Street Hawker
By Nollywire Editorial · 18 Aug 2026Read story ›
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'Sweet 16': Nollywood’s Young Actors Reveal What They Want to Do at 16
By Nollywire Editorial · 13 Aug 2026Read story ›
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Emmanuel Iren Reveals He Shot 'Meltdown' Twice, Added Timini Egbuson to Film
By Nollywire Editorial · 13 Aug 2026Read story ›
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Kayode Jnr Ojuolape, Debby Felix Open Up on Personal Struggles Behind 'Crossroads: The Blueprint'
By Nollywire Editorial · 13 Aug 2026Read story ›
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Funke Akindele Sets 'The Four' For December 2026 as She Returns to Solo Directing
By Nollywire Editorial · 10 Aug 2026Read story ›
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Uzor Arukwe's 'Colors of Fire' Performance, Explained
By Nollywire Editorial · 7 Aug 2026Read story ›
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Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman Lead the Cast of 'Black Market', Rixel Studios' Guinness World Record-Chasing Movie
By Nollywire Editorial · 30 Jul 2026Read story ›
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NdaniTV Sets ‘Extra Love’ Limited Series Premiere for July 17
By Nollywire Editorial · 16 Jul 2026Read story ›
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Idris Elba, Nile Group, Action Xtreme Launch West African Action Film Slate
By Nollywire Editorial · 16 Jul 2026Read story ›
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Nigerian Box Office Nears Full Reset as 2026 Gross Hits ₦8.8B
By Nollywire Editorial · 3 Jul 2026Read story ›
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Linda Osifo Nominated as 'Idia' Lands Four TINFF 2026 Nods
By Nollywire Editorial · 28 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Trino Motion Pictures Marks 10 Years as Richard Aseme Joins Advisory Board
By Nollywire Editorial · 27 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Ny Nana’s Urhobo-Language Drama 'Okeoghene' Earns 21 TINFF Nominations
By Nollywire Editorial · 26 Jun 2026Read story ›
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'Remi and Nneoma' Cast Says Film Brings "Hope for a Grieving Moment" to the Big Screen with June 26 Release
By Nollywire Editorial · 25 Jun 2026Read story ›
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'Blood Debt' Premiere Reactions Signal Growing Audience Appetite for Dark Nollywood Dramas
By Nollywire Editorial · 25 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Adenike Adebayo-Esho Unveils Ensemble Cast for Campus Drama 'Tele x Zikora'
By Nollywire Editorial · 25 Jun 2026Read story ›
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FilmOne's Ladun Awobokun Says Nollywood’s Distribution System Isn’t Broken: It’s Commercial.
By Nollywire Editorial · 24 Jun 2026Read story ›
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'Iwe Ala' and the Challenge of Recreating the Ojude Oba Festival
By Nollywire Editorial · 20 Jun 2026Read story ›
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'On Different Grounds' Casts Jennifer Eliogu, Bambam, Bob-Manuel Udokwu Break Down Love and Ego at Premiere
By Nollywire Editorial · 20 Jun 2026Read story ›
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"I Grew Up Watching You": Uche Montana and Eucharia Anunobi Share a Powerful Moment
By Nollywire Editorial · 20 Jun 2026Read story ›
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"God Forbid!" Bisola Aiyeola Shuts Down Ifeanyi Kalu in ‘Remi and Nneoma’ Chat
By Nollywire Editorial · 15 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Segun Arinze and 'Kalakiri' Cast Calls Film a Reflection of Nigeria’s Political Reality as It Opens in Cinemas
By Nollywire Editorial · 11 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Farooq Oreagba: Ojude Oba Must Continue Despite Insecurity Concerns
By Nollywire Editorial · 9 Jun 2026Read story ›
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"Marry Me Again": Bikiya Graham-Douglas and Bucci Franklin’s Playful 'Remi and Nneoma' Exchange
By Nollywire Editorial · 6 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Asurf Oluseyi's 'Iyaloja' Sets Up Market Power Drama With a Morally Complex Female Lead
By Nollywire Editorial · 5 Jun 2026Read story ›
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‘Ajosepo: The Gathering’ Bets on Star Power and Ensemble Chemistry to Scale Up the Franchise
By Nollywire Editorial · 4 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Film Lab Africa’s TV Focus Is Part of a Bigger Plan, British Council’s Harry Kesiana Says
By Nollywire Editorial · 4 Jun 2026Read story ›
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"Nigeria Needs Strong Television, Not Just Films": Drikus Volschenk
By Nollywire Editorial · 4 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Kayode Kasum on Nollywood’s Next Advantage: "The Industry Needs Problem Solvers"
By Nollywire Editorial · 3 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Victor Sanchez Aghahowa on Pitching: "Most Projects Are Overcooked"
By Nollywire Editorial · 3 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Uche Ikejimba Wants Creatives to Rethink Consistency and Collaboration at Film Lab Africa Panel
By Nollywire Editorial · 3 Jun 2026Read story ›
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Obasanjo Hosts Private Screening of 'Iwe Àlá: An Ojude Oba Story' Ahead of June 12 Release
By Nollywire Editorial · 2 Jun 2026Read story ›
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[Watch] Tina Mba and Kelechi Udegbe in Heated Debate on Marriage and Culture: A 'Remi and Nneoma' Conversation
By Nollywire Editorial · 31 May 2026Read story ›
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"Love Makes You Do Crazy Things": Martha Ehinome & Charles Born Get Real in 'Remi and Nneoma'
By Nollywire Editorial · 24 May 2026Read story ›
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Why Lyndsey Efejuku Removed Tears from a Grief Scene in 'Remi and Nneoma'
By Nollywire Editorial · 21 May 2026Read story ›
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Zulumoke Oyibo’s 'Okanjuwa' Taps Kunle Remi, Tomike Adeoye in New Lagos Ensemble Drama
By Nollywire Editorial · 20 May 2026Read story ›
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Dimbo Atiya's 'Strong' Questions Loyalty in a Walk-Away Culture as It Opens in Cinemas
By Nollywire Editorial · 17 May 2026Read story ›
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Inside Don Julio’s AMVCA 2026 Takeover With This Year’s Big Winners
By Nollywire Editorial · 16 May 2026Read story ›
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How Uzoamaka Power’s 2018 3-Page Draft Became 'Call of My Life'
By Nollywire Editorial · 11 May 2026Read story ›
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'Ray of Hope' Cast Revealed: Jide Kene Achufusi and Sunshine Rosman Lead Porshe Studios Debut
By Nollywire Editorial · 4 May 2026Read story ›
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MultiChoice Talent Factory Graduates 20 Filmmakers from 2026 West Africa Cohort
By Nollywire Editorial · 4 May 2026Read story ›
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What Creators and Stars Wore to CerAwards 2026 in Lagos
By Nollywire Editorial · 3 May 2026Read story ›
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CeraVe Closes CeramoVE Campaign with CerAwards 2026 Gala in Lagos
By Nollywire Editorial · 3 May 2026Read story ›
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After a Decade on Screen, Omowunmi Dada Steps Further Into Producing With 'Evi'
By Nollywire Editorial · 2 May 2026Read story ›
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Action Xtreme Launches Actor-Led Masterclass Series With Support From British Council and Nile Entertainment
By Nollywire Editorial · 2 Apr 2026Read story ›
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Dressing Baba Segi’s Wives: How Yolanda Okereke is Interpreting a Familiar World
By Nollywire Editorial · 28 Mar 2026Read story ›
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Chude Jideonwo on Why He Joined Laju Iren’s 'Onobiren' and the Power of Storytelling
By Nollywire Editorial · 9 Mar 2026Read story ›
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Uche Okocha Eyes New Formats at Trino Motion Pictures After 'The Weekend' HBO Max Deal
By Nollywire Editorial · 9 Mar 2026Read story ›
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Laju Iren’s 'Onobiren' Debuts in Cinemas With a Story About Women, Work and Unlikely Allies
By Nollywire Editorial · 8 Mar 2026Read story ›
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Cinema Executives React to Nile Entertainment’s UIP Distribution Partnership
By Nollywire Editorial · 8 Mar 2026Read story ›
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Trino Motion Pictures’ ‘The Weekend’ Lands on HBO Max in Central and Eastern Europe
By Nollywire Editorial · 6 Mar 2026Read story ›
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Chude Jideonwo Makes Cinema Debut in ‘Onobiren’
By Nollywire Editorial · 5 Mar 2026Read story ›
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Mo Abudu Reacts to Showmax Shutdown: “No One Is Coming to Save Us.”
By Nollywire Editorial · 5 Mar 2026Read story ›
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Canal+ Shuts Down Showmax Amid Multichoice Restructuring
By Nollywire Editorial · 5 Mar 2026Read story ›
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'Friends Indeed' Examines Loyalty and Rivalry Among Lifelong Friends
By Nollywire Editorial · 26 Feb 2026Read story ›
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'Alive Till Dawn' Marks Nollywood's Step Into the Apocalypse Genre
By Nollywire Editorial · 26 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Editi Effiong Wraps 'The Black Book 2: Old Scores' at Anakle Films With Backing From ‘Severance’ Producer Nicky Weinstock
By Nollywire Editorial · 20 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Group, the Republic of Benin Partner on Film Co-Productions and Proposed Film City
By Nollywire Editorial · 20 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Modesinuola Ogundiwin Stars in Neon-Acquired Film 'Clarissa'
By Nollywire Editorial · 19 Feb 2026Read story ›
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'Love and New Notes' Is Trying to Do Too Much—And That’s the Point
By Nollywire Editorial · 19 Feb 2026Read story ›NOLLYWIRE STORY
Chee Keong Cheung’s ‘Son of the Soil’, Starring Razaaq Adoti, Moves to Streaming on March 1
By Nollywire Editorial · 17 Feb 2026Read story ›
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United International Pictures Names Nile Entertainment West Africa Partner for Paramount and Universal
By Nollywire Editorial · 17 Feb 2026Read story ›
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‘It Felt Surreal’: Judith Audu on Hearing ‘All My Love’ on the Radio
By Nollywire Editorial · 16 Feb 2026Read story ›
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CeraVe Opens Search for the Next Global Creator Through CeraMoVE 2026
By Nollywire Editorial · 16 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Iremide Adeoye Is Taking the "Favourite TV Boyfriend" Era to Radio
By Nollywire Editorial · 13 Feb 2026Read story ›
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'Son of the Soil' Set for U.S. Theatrical Release on March 6 Following Pan African Film Festival Premiere
By Nollywire Editorial · 11 Feb 2026Read story ›
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6 Moving Nigerian Sundance Films You Need to Watch
By Nollywire Editorial · 9 Feb 2026Read story ›
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'Tales of Ramadan' Returns for Second Season Across Multiple Channels
By Nollywire Editorial · 7 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Joel 'Kachi Benson’s 'Mothers of Chibok' Heads to FilmOne Cinemas with Joke Silva as Executive Producer
By Nollywire Editorial · 5 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Creative Catalyst Fund Opens Applications for New Cohort at Lagos Business of Film Summit
By Nollywire Editorial · 5 Feb 2026Read story ›
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'Behind the Scenes' Hits ₦2.5 Billion as 'Oversabi Aunty' Extends Its Billion-Naira Run
By Nollywire Editorial · 5 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Nollywood in Hollywood Announces Official Film Selection for 2026 Showcase
By Nollywire Editorial · 5 Feb 2026Read story ›
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FilmOne Confirms ₦2.5bn Box Office Milestone for Funke Akindele’s 'Behind The Scenes'
By Nollywire Editorial · 2 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Bolaji Balogun: Why Nollywood Needs Structure Before Capital
By Nollywire Editorial · 2 Feb 2026Read story ›NOLLYWIRE STORY
'Son of the Soil' Set for U.S Premiere at Pan-African Film Festival
By Nollywire Editorial · 2 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Vine Olugu Is Nollywood’s Latest Leading Man
By Nollywire Editorial · 1 Feb 2026Read story ›
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Lagos Business of Film Summit to Examine Financing, Distribution, and the Future of Nollywood
By Nollywire Editorial · 30 Jan 2026Read story ›
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'Oversabi Aunty’s' ₦1 Billion Breakthrough Dominates a January Box Office Still Ruled by December Hits
By Nollywire Editorial · 27 Jan 2026Read story ›
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Neptune3 Studios Expands 'Best Friends in the World' Universe with ‘The Year Between’
By Nollywire Editorial · 27 Jan 2026Read story ›NOLLYWIRE STORY
'Oversabi Aunty' Joins the One Billion-Naira Club as Fourth Highest-Grossing Film
By Nollywire Editorial · 26 Jan 2026Read story ›
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Nollywire Sets February Dates for 2026 in Focus: “Designing Tomorrow”
By Nollywire Editorial · 24 Jan 2026Read story ›
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Niyi Akinmolayan Praises Omotoke Solarin’s Writing on 'The Valley of Hidden Treasures'
By Nollywire Editorial · 23 Jan 2026Read story ›
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'The Valley of Hidden Treasures' Opens Auditions via One Take Pro
By Nollywire Editorial · 23 Jan 2026Read story ›NOLLYWIRE STORY
Immersia Announces Early-Bird Ticket Sales and New Premium Features for 'The Valley of Hidden Treasures'
By Nollywire Editorial · 21 Jan 2026Read story ›
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'Behind The Scenes' Leads as 'Oversabi Aunty' and 'Colours of Fire' Anchor a Strong January at the Box Office
By Nollywire Editorial · 20 Jan 2026Read story ›
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AMVCA 2026 Calls for Entries With New Categories Announced
By Nollywire Editorial · 19 Jan 2026Read story ›
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Lola Shoneyin’s 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives' Is Headed to the Big Screen in December 2026
By Nollywire Editorial · 16 Jan 2026Read story ›
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2025 Through the Eyes of Three Nollyphiles
By Nollywire Editorial · 16 Jan 2026Read story ›
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MultiChoice Nigeria Announces New Leadership: Kemi Omotosho Succeeds John Ugbe
By Nollywire Editorial · 13 Jan 2026Read story ›
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'Behind the Scenes' Tops January Box Office As 'Oversabi Aunty' Eyes ₦900m
By Nollywire Editorial · 13 Jan 2026Read story ›
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Niyi Akinmolayan Returns with New Immersive Experience 'The Valley of Hidden Treasures'
By Nollywire Editorial · 13 Jan 2026Read story ›
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Funke Akindele Leads Nollywood Into the ₦2bn Era With 'Behind the Scenes'
By Nollywire Editorial · 12 Jan 2026Read story ›
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How the Viva Cinemas Deal Strengthens Nile Entertainment’s Distribution Leverage
By Nollywire Editorial · 7 Jan 2026Read story ›
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Femi Adebayo’s 'Agesinkole 2' Records ₦417 Million in Community Cinemas
By Nollywire Editorial · 7 Jan 2026Read story ›
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'Behind the Scenes' Powers Record-Breaking New Year Weekend at the Box Office
By Nollywire Editorial · 6 Jan 2026Read story ›
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₦1.1 Billion: Funke Akindele Does It Again!
By Nollywire Editorial · 5 Jan 2026Read story ›
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‘To Adaego With Love’, Starring Chisom Agoawuike and Adam Garba, Sets February 2026 Cinema Release
By Nollywire Editorial · 2 Jan 2026Read story ›
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How Eight Cinematographers Shot Nollywood in 2025
By Nollywire Editorial · 1 Jan 2026Read story ›
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CEAN Denies Bias as Filmmakers Allege Unfair Cinema Practices
By Nollywire Editorial · 30 Dec 2025Read story ›
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Cinemax CEO Ope Ajayi Announces Lagos Business of Film Summit
By Nollywire Editorial · 29 Dec 2025Read story ›
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Udu Alakpa on What It Really Takes to Do Makeup on Film Sets
By Nollywire Editorial · 27 Dec 2025Read story ›
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Joy Odiete and Trevor Logan Pillay Launch Blue Pictures South Africa Distribution Company
By Nollywire Editorial · 23 Dec 2025Read story ›
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Niyi Akinmolayan's 'The Forest of Talking Drums' Opens to Sold-Out First Day in Lagos
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Nile Cinemas Expands Footprint With VIVA Cinemas Across Four Nigerian Cities
By Nollywire Editorial · 19 Dec 2025Read story ›
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"She's Not Ordinary": Tunde Olaoye on Funke Akindele's Genius in 'Behind the Scenes'
By Nollywire Editorial · 17 Dec 2025Read story ›
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Todimu Adegoke Selected for Berlinale’s EFM Toolbox Programme 2026
By Nollywire Editorial · 17 Dec 2025Read story ›
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Funke Akindele's 'Behind the Scenes' Opens to ₦200.8M: Biggest Debut of 2025
By Nollywire Editorial · 15 Dec 2025Read story ›
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'Behind the Scenes': The Cast on Staying Grounded When the Cameras Stop
By Nollywire Editorial · 12 Dec 2025Read story ›
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Martha Ehinome Bets on Herself; Produces and Funds 'Man of Her Dreams'
By Nollywire Editorial · 12 Dec 2025Read story ›
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Judith Audu, Temidayo Makanjuola, Ishaya Bako, Adeniyi J. Omobulejo and Stephanie Dadet to Pitch New TV Projects at the 2025 Red Sea Film Festival
By Nollywire Editorial · 10 Dec 2025Read story ›
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'3 Cold Dishes' Now Streaming in North America on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video
By Nollywire Editorial · 9 Dec 2025Read story ›
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Uzor Arukwe Isn’t an Overnight Success: Nollywood Is Just Catching Up
By Nollywire Editorial · 9 Dec 2025Read story ›
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