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. […]
Niyi Akinmolayan Praises Omotoke Solarin’s Writing on ‘The Valley of Hidden Treasures’
Niyi Akinmolayan has praised writer Omotoke Solarin for her work on the upcoming production ‘The Valley of Hidden Treasures’, describing the script as one of her strongest to date. According to Akinmolayan, “Toke has outdone herself again,” as he highlighted the show’s central themes of loyalty and friendship, noting that the story is set in […]
‘The Valley of Hidden Treasures’ Opens Auditions via One Take Pro
Casting has officially opened for the upcoming production ‘The Valley of Hidden Treasures’, with auditions being conducted exclusively through the One Take Pro app. Actors interested in being part of the project are encouraged to log into the app and head to the Explore tab, where eligible roles are currently available. The casting call is […]
Immersia Announces Early-Bird Ticket Sales and New Premium Features for ‘The Valley of Hidden Treasures’
Immersia has announced the opening of ticket sales for its upcoming immersive production, ‘The Valley of Hidden Treasures’, offering audiences a 10 percent discount on early-bird purchases ahead of the show’s run. The production, billed as Immersia’s biggest show to date, introduces a range of new features designed to improve audience experience and respond directly […]
‘Behind The Scenes’ Leads as ‘Oversabi Aunty’ and ‘Colours of Fire’ Anchor a Strong January at the Box Office
‘Behind The Scenes’ continues to dominate the Nigerian box office, reinforcing its status as the defining theatrical run of the season. In its sixth week, the film delivered a ₦112.3 million weekend haul, pushing its cumulative gross to ₦2.29 billion and further strengthening its historic admissions run. According to the NGA Box Office, the film […]
AMVCA 2026 Calls for Entries With New Categories Announced
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) has officially opened its submission window. The application is expected to run from January 11 through February 15 2026. The organisers revealed that the upcoming edition will be headlined by Don Julio as its lead sponsor, describing the partnership as part of the awards’ […]
Lola Shoneyin’s ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Is Headed to the Big Screen in December 2026
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 […]