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 […]
Reuben Reng’s ‘Katangari Goes to Town’ Revives the Whodunit Genre in Nollywood
The gripping premise of Reuben Reng’s ‘Katangari Goes to Town’ begins under the dim glow of a chandelier. In a production that marks another collaboration between Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions, a family gathers for a will reading—what should have been a sombre occasion turns into a nightmare when the patriarch reveals he was murdered, […]
Circuits TV’s Rocky Start Casts Doubts on Its Nollywood Promise
The launch of Circuits TV, a new pay-per-view streaming platform heralded as a Nollywood innovation, arrived with the promise of expanding how Nigerian and African stories are told and consumed. From the outset, Circuits positioned itself as a beacon for African storytelling, aiming to carve out its place in the modern-day film distribution market. Yet, […]
Moses Ipadeola’s ‘The Autograph of Nothingness’ Wraps Production
Guguru Studios and Signet Ring Studios have announced the completion of principal photography for Moses Ipadeola’s ‘The Autograph of Nothingness,’ a short film that delves into themes of isolation, emotional dependence, and the fragile human desire for connection. ‘The Autograph of Nothingness’ is an existential psycho-thriller that intertwines surrealism with its poignant exploration of human […]
Everything You Need to Know About Circuits: A Consumer and Producer Handbook
The rise of African cinema has attracted global attention, paving the way for innovative platforms like Circuits. As a transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) platform, Circuits brings a unique offering to the industry, focusing on showcasing fresh, unreleased African content to a worldwide audience. What is Circuits? Circuits is more than just another streaming platform; it is […]
Sebastian Ukwa’s ‘A Danfo Christmas’ Leans into the Chaos of Christmas Whilst Celebrating Family Ties
The holiday season is often synonymous with family gatherings, shared laughter, and the occasional drama. In ‘A Danfo Christmas’ by Sebastian Ukwa, the seventh feature in the First Features series, this dynamic is brought to life with the vibrancy and chaos that Lagos life offers. Produced by First Features in collaboration with Natives Filmworks and […]
Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Unveils ‘Beta Food, Beta Life:’ A Short Film Tackling Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis
Nollywood star and USAID Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, has announced a new short film, ‘Beta Food, Beta Life,’ at an exclusive screening of ‘The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3’ held at EbonyLife Cinema, Victoria Island, Lagos. The short film, which highlights the importance of nutrition, aims to inspire Nigerian families to adopt […]
Ten Biopics We Would Love To See
Biopics are fast becoming an industry fave. They are movies that dramatise the lives of real people, often chronicling key events of the subject’s life. It is a form that allows us to preserve history and walk a mile in the shoes of interesting and complex characters. These movies are box-office favourites because audiences are […]
The Nile Group Partners with DigiGuardians to Combat Piracy and Protect African Storytelling
The Nile Group, a leading media and entertainment powerhouse, is taking a bold step toward protecting Africa’s vibrant storytelling by partnering with DigiGuardians, a global leader in digital content protection. This collaboration signals a new era in the fight against online piracy, with a focus on safeguarding Nollywood and the wider African entertainment ecosystem. As […]