Wednesday, December 24th, 2025

Anthill Studios’ Head of VFX and Animation Mary Claudia Nwoga Breaks Down Film Tricks Behind the Magic 

Anthill Studios, one of the leading names in Nigeria’s filmmaking landscape, has numerous projects under its belt; from dramas to epic films and YouTube children’s content. A closer look at the studios’ filmography reveals a […]

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Rediscovering ‘A Lagos Love Story Original Soundtrack’: How Mike Afolarin and Producer Impvlse Bring King Kator to a Musical Life

In this era where soundtracks can be so much more than mere background music and a film’s fictional artists can be nominated for MTV’s Video Music Awards, Nollywood’s musical films continue to feature characters who […]

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‘Red Circle’: How Nora Awolowo is Playing The Collaborative Game with Rixel Studios

Red Circle marks a turning point as the first feature film from Rixel Studios, a company Nora Awolowo founded at the age of nineteen. “This film was born out of me and the team wanting to leave our comfort zone,” the filmmaker says in an interview with What Kept Me Up, alongside Abdul Tijani-Ahmed and Akay Mason. “We wanted to tell a story drawn from everyday Nigerian life, something close to my heart.” 

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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.

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