What the Headies Soundtrack Category Means for Nollywood
Film music in Nollywood has not always been regarded as highly as its counterparts; VFX, cinematography, and the like, but with the Headies latest addition, things might just be looking up. The Headies, one of Africa’s biggest music awards, recently announced its latest category: Soundtrack of the Year. The category highlights songs written and composed […]
Maggi Unveils ‘Tales of Ramadan’ Series; A Must-Watch for the Holy Month
Maggi is bringing a fresh storytelling experience to Nigerian television with its latest limited series, ‘Tales of Ramadan.’ Premiering on March 1, 2025, the six-part series will air on major terrestrial and cable TV stations across Nigeria, including Zee World, Africa Magic, and NTA. At the heart of Tales of Ramadan is an exploration of […]
WEBEK Studios: Esse Akwawa, Bizzle Osikoya and Edith Nwekenta Launch New Studio
WEBEK Studios has officially launched as a film and TV company focused on bringing African stories to international audiences through strategic collaborations. Founded by industry professionals Esse Akwawa, Bizzle Osikoya, and Edith Nwekenta, the studio aims to connect African creatives with the global entertainment industry. With a focus on film, television, and lifestyle content, WEBEK […]
Fusion Intelligence Introduces Atlas to Optimize Movie-Going Experience
Fusion Intelligence Technologies has introduced Atlas, a platform designed to streamline ticket sales, enhance audience engagement, and optimise film distribution through advanced technology. Atlas provides producers and distributors with direct access to their audiences, simplifying the ticketing process with features like seamless booking, voucher purchasing, and waitlist management. By consolidating these functions into one platform, […]
Gone: A Family Mystery from the MultiChoice Talent Factory
The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) West Africa Class of 2024 is proud to present ‘Gone’, a thrilling mystery drama that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and betrayal. This feature-length final project, written by Winner Achimugu and directed by Anjola Aluko and Omotola Oke Tbasz, premieres on March 7th at 5:30 PM on Africa Magic Showcase, […]
‘Over The Bridge’ to Screen at FESPACO Ahead of French West Africa Theatrical Release
Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution and The Garden Theatre Company recently announced the screening of Tolu Ajayi’s ‘Over The Bridge’, at the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) this Friday, February 28, 2025, as part of the festival’s Nigeria Day. This screening sets the stage for the film’s upcoming theatrical release across French-speaking West […]
Richard Mofe-Damijo Signs Exclusive Global Deal with Nile Entertainment for ‘Radio Voice’ and ‘Revelations’
Veteran actor-producer Richard Mofe-Damijo is expanding Nollywood’s global reach after finalizing an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with Nile Entertainment Group for two major titles under the RMD Productions banner. The partnership, announced yesterday on Nile’s official social media handle, unites one of Nigeria’s most respected creative forces with the distribution powerhouse of Nile Group, Nile […]
Funmi Ogidan Bello Leads Star-Studded Contemporary Epic ‘Adunni: Ogidan Binrin,’ Coming to Cinemas April 2025
Nigerian filmmaker and actor Funmi Ogidan Bello is set to bring ‘Adunni: Ogidan Binrin’ to the big screen, a contemporary epic exploring ambition, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice. Directed by Yemi Amodu and distributed by Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution, the film is scheduled for nationwide release on April 25, 2025. ‘Adunni: Ogidan Binrin’ follows […]
HardFacts Studios Announces ‘The Bitter Feminist’ Docudrama Series
“The Bitter Feminist” is a term that many Nigerian internet users are familiar with. It is usually used to berate feminists fighting for equal rights. Feminists have since sought to co-opt the term, making it their own. The latest docudrama from HardFacts Studios—’The Bitter Feminist’—does the same. The series is the brainchild of Daniel Chukwuemeka […]
How Rollpay Africa is Revolutionizing Payments in Nollywood
In a bid to explore the intersection of film and technology in Africa, Rollpay Africa, in partnership with Nile Entertainment, organised the Film Tech Connect Exhibition at Nile Cinemas, Ikota, Lekki. The event brought together key figures from the entertainment, tech, and business industries to discuss and showcase innovations set to shape the future of […]
Roberta Orioma on ‘Grind’ Season 2, The Hustle Continues
As ‘Grind’ returns for its second season, the series dives even deeper into the raw, untold stories of the hustle. Created by Roberta Orioma, who stars as the lead, the show continues to follow Tarela, a young woman born to a single mother in the slums of Lagos. With her family’s survival on her shoulders, […]
Niyi Akinmolayan’s Plans to Reshape Nollywood’s Workforce in 2025
For Niyi Akinmolayan, one of Nollywood’s most innovative filmmakers and founder of Anthill Studios, 2025 comes with a sacred mission: reshaping the backbone of the Nigerian film industry—its workforce. From solo productions to collaborations, 2024 was an eventful year for Akinmolayan’s Anthill Studios. Their two productions saw ‘Hey You’ director Uyoyou Adia return to direct […]
7 Onscreen Couples That Made Us Shout “God When?”
One thing Nollywood has given us is amazing onscreen couples. Couples who yearn, couples who make us shout “God, when?” From Mo and Tobe’s pining love to Tintin and Bambam’s evergreen romance, here are our favourite on-screen couples. Mo and Tobe Seyi Babatope brings us this romance for the ages with the classic friends to […]
Take One Productions Expands into Talent Management; Unveils Imotunde Adeyemo
Film and television production company Take One Productions is creating a talent management division. Building on its rising presence in entertainment, the company is launching a new division dedicated to supporting actors, directors, writers, and other creatives. The first talent signed under this new move is rising actor Imotunde Adeyemo. This expansion represents a significant […]
Iremide Adeoye is Not ‘Under the Influence’
Despite playing a social media-crazed young adult in Showmax’s ‘Under the Influence’, Iremide Adeoye does not nurse an attachment to social media. “My friends and family know I won’t be there if I don’t have to,” he tells me. Adeoye is the star of Wande Thomas’ latest project, ‘Under the Influence.’. Thomas recently directed ‘Smart […]
FilmOne Entertainment Reaffirms Credibility of Nigeria Box Office Rankings 2024
FilmOne Entertainment, Nigeria’s leading film production and distribution company, has reaffirmed the integrity and credibility of its recently published Nigeria Box Office Rankings 2024. Since 2020, the Nigerian Box Office Yearbook has served as an essential industry resource, providing transparent, data-driven insights that filmmakers, investors, and stakeholders rely upon. The annual rankings offer a comprehensive […]
That Good Media Launches Motion Pictures Division and That Good International Festival
In an era where African storytelling is steadily gaining international attention, That Good Media is making a bold move to solidify Nollywood’s place on the global stage. The Nigerian media and entertainment powerhouse, led by Toyosi Etim-Effiong, has announced the launch of its Motion Pictures Division and the inaugural That Good Media International Festival (TGIF), […]
How Emil Garuba Created Katangari
The character Katangari was born out of Emil Garuba’s passion for the whodunnit genre and affinitty for flawed characters. “The vision for Katangari was born from my love for the mystery genre. I wanted a character who was both flawed and brilliant—a man of contradictions steeped in his environment but universally appealing,” he explains. Katangari […]
‘Red Line:’ Adunni Ade Leads Sexual Harassment Drama Premiering March 14, 2025
Filmmaker Eno Udo is set to release ‘Red Line,’ a hard-hitting drama led by Adunni Ade that delves into sexual harassment and systemic corruption within the Nigerian university system. Distributed by Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution, the film will debut in cinemas across Nigeria on March 14, 2025. Directed by Teco Benson, the drama tells the […]
Inside Zainab Balogun’s 2025 Fearless Goals
Celebrated actress and passionate advocate Zainab Balogun is stepping into 2025 with a clear vision and unshakeable determination. Renowned for her roles as Ope in the romantic comedy ‘The Royal Hisbiscus Hotel’ and the overly dramatic wedding planner in ‘The Wedding Party’, Balogun has a meticulous approach to her craft. For her 2025 in Focus […]
CEAN President Ope Ajayi Clarifies Box Office Meet-And-Greets Ban
Earlier today, a now-deleted ShockNG report sparked confusion among cinemagoers, claiming that the Film Distributors Association of Nigeria (FDAN) and the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) had banned meet-and-greet events in cinemas nationwide. This statement quickly gained traction, raising concerns among fans and industry stakeholders. However, in a response to Nollywire, CEAN President and […]
Entertainment Stakeholders Challenge Basketmouth’s Allegations on Nollywood Budget Misuse
In a signed statement, Nollywood collective Entertainment Stakeholders has challenged allegations made by comedian and filmmaker Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, demanding that he provides proof to back statements he made during a November 2024 interview. The statement is signed by Obinna Okerekeocha, Charles Uwagbai, Tunde Adeoye, Bolakale Oba, and Alhaji Abdulahi Abdulrasak (Corporate […]
‘Alakada: Bad and Boujee’ Hits 401 Million Naira at the Box Office
Barely a week after crossing the 350 million naira mark, Toyin Abraham’s ‘Alakada: Bad and Boujee’ has added another milestone to its record-breaking run, raking in 401 million naira at the Nigerian box office. The fourth installment in the ‘Alakada’ franchise continues to dominate cinemas nationwide. The comedy, directed by Kayode Kasum, debuted on December […]
‘Reel Love’: A Valentines Day Special Directed by Kayode Kasum Starring Timini Egbuson
This Valentine’s season, Nollywood is bringing romance to the big screen with ‘Reel Love,’ a co-production between actor Timini Egbuson and FilmOne Studios, with Kayode Kasum steering the wheels of the project. The Story While the plot details are not quite clear yet, at its core, ‘Reel Love’ tells the story of a love triangle […]
Charles Uwagbai’s ‘Kipkemboi’ Snags NAACP Nomination, Proving That African Stories Belong on the Global Stage
While on a Canadian set, shooting a virtual short, Charles Uwagbai was approached to direct the now NAACP-nominated film ‘The Wall Street Boy: Kipkemboi’. The story of ‘Kipkemboi’ is void of the stereotypes that plague Africa and is the major reason Uwagbai was glad to lead the production. The film follows Kipkemboi, a mathwhiz living […]
Looking Back at Entertainment Week Lagos 2024: Celebrating Film, Storytelling, and Creativity
Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) 2024 was the event for cinephiles. From December 11th to 15th, 2024, the EWL FilmHub became a hub of excitement, offering an eclectic mix of screenings, panels, and premieres that united filmmakers, actors, and movie enthusiasts. It was a week that highlighted Nollywood’s innovation and talent. Let’s revisit some of the […]
‘The Presidency’ Movie: Sampson Afolabi-Johnson’s Political Thriller Hits Cinemas February 2025
Nigerian filmmaker Sampson Afolabi-Johnson (aka Osmosis) presents ‘The Presidency,’ a gripping political drama set to premiere nationwide on February 21, 2025. Distributed by Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution, the film explores the high-stakes world of political ambition, power struggles, and loyalty. A Story of Power and Betrayal At the centre of ‘The Presidency’ is Durodola Jaiyeola, […]
‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ Shatters Records with ₦1.6 Billion West Africa Revenue and $327,000 in Global Earnings
Funke Akindele has once again proven herself a box office titan with her latest project, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,’ grossing ₦1.6 billion in West Africa and attracting a whopping $327,000 worldwide. Premiering on 13th December 2024, its four-week run has been exciting, earning itself the award for Nollywood’s highest grossing film of all time in Nigeria […]
Toyin Abraham’s ‘Alakada: Bad and Boujee’ Crosses ₦350 Million in 18 Days
Toyin Abraham’s latest blockbuster, ‘Alakada: Bad and Boujee,’ has proven to be a major force at the Nigerian box office, crossing the ₦350 million mark within just 18 days of its release. This impressive feat includes ₦64 million earned over the past weekend alone, solidifying the film’s place as one of the fastest-grossing Nollywood films […]
‘Oblation:’ Onyinye Odokoro Leads AFRIFF-Winning Filmmaker Chioma Paul-Dike’s Horror Feature
Chioma Paul-Dike is set to begin principal photography on ‘Oblation,’ a supernatural horror film based on her AFRIFF 2023 short film Dreams, through her Two Shoes Media Production. Written, directed, and produced by AFRIFF Globe Awards-winning filmmaker Chioma Paul-Dike, the production kicks off in January 2025, promising an eerie, suspenseful narrative deeply rooted in African […]