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Thursday, February 20th, 2025

Examining the Director-Actor Partnership of Kayode Kasum and Timini Egbuson

Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Recently, in Nollywood, certain director-actor collaborations have captured our attention. The partnership between director […]

‘Summer Rain’ Review: Bolaji Ogunmola’s Made-For-YouTube Romantic Flick is Sappy But Charming

Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Crafting an original modern romance is a daunting task. While audiences devour these stories, […]

‘This is Love’ Review: The Interior Lives of Queer Nigerian Couples in Victor Ugoo Njoku’s Tender Documentary

Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Prior to Victor Ugoo Njoku and Neec Nonso’s feature-length documentary, This is Love, there […]

The 20 Greatest Romantic Nollywood Films of All Time

From beloved hits like Yemi My Lover and The Wedding Party to unforgettable characters like Isoken and Selina, Nollywood delivers outstanding love stories from time to time. Yes, this is your Valentine’s Day reminder that among the hundreds of romances the industry releases each year, a few succeed with fresh takes, lasting cultural impact, and, of course, butterflies. We also considered key factors like originality and reception (critics and audiences alike) in compiling this list of Nollywood’s greatest romantic films ever.

Reviews

‘Summer Rain’ Review: Bolaji Ogunmola’s Made-For-YouTube Romantic Flick is Sappy But Charming

Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Crafting an original modern romance is a daunting task. While audiences devour these stories, […]

‘This is Love’ Review: The Interior Lives of Queer Nigerian Couples in Victor Ugoo Njoku’s Tender Documentary

Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Prior to Victor Ugoo Njoku and Neec Nonso’s feature-length documentary, This is Love, there […]

‘Princess On A Hill’ Review: Onyinye Odokoro Portrays A Two-Faced Morally-Conflicted Heroine in Showmax’s Work-Place Drama

Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. The epigraph at the pilot episode of Princess On A Hill poses […]

‘Seven Doors’ Review: Femi Adebayo-Led Series Struggles to Find a Heartbeat, While Chioma Akpotha Finds Rhythm

From King of Thieves to Jagun Jagun, House of Gaa and Lisabi, Femi Adebayo is no stranger to the Yoruba language films that have enjoyed  mainstream popularity in recent times. His onscreen presence is often […]

News

BillyTheGreat’s ‘Black Tax’ Moves into Pre-Production with Arts Council Funding, Mautin Tairu To Co-Produce

Pre-production is underway for Black Tax, a short film by BillyTheGreat, following successful funding from the Arts Council in Newfoundland and Labrador. Scheduled to be filmed in both St. John’s, Canada, and Lagos, Nigeria, the […]

Chioma Paul-Dike’s Acclaimed Short Film ‘Dreams’ Returns as a Bold Horror Feature ‘Oblation’

After captivating audiences with her short film Dreams, which screened at over 15 local and international festivals, award-winning writer-director Chioma Paul-Dike returns with Oblation—a bold reimagining that takes the haunting original story to more intense, […]

Essays

‘Summer Rain’ Review: Bolaji Ogunmola’s Made-For-YouTube Romantic Flick is Sappy But Charming

Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Crafting an original modern romance is a daunting task. While audiences devour these stories, […]