We have broken down all of the individual votes that were counted as part of the 2025 What Kept Me Up Critics Poll. You can find the full list of this year’s results here. (Click […]
For the fourth edition of our Critics Poll, participating critics could select their top 5 films from a list of 88 released films across cinemas and streaming services (Prime Video, Showmax and Netflix most notably). […]
Rise Interactive Studios’ AI-themed feature film Makemation will screen at two universities in March as part of international academic events. The first stop for the film will be at the Harvard University Centre for African […]
1. What we did for the first time in 2025 (Click to Follow the What Kept Me Up channel on WhatsApp) 2. Our future plans 3a. Most beautiful articles: Our favourite non-review articles published in the […]
Rollpay Africa and Filmmakers Mart hosted an inspiring film screening titled “Nigeria Through My Lens” at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event brought together leaders in the entertainment and business industries to celebrate Nigeria’s vibrant […]
Osamede has won Best Narrative Feature at the Silicon Valley African Film Festival, taking top honours for a fantasy film that draws its power from the documented history of the Benin Kingdom. The win recognises […]
When audiences walked into cinemas to see The Herd by Daniel Etim Effiong, they saw powerful performances, breathtaking visuals, and a story that stirred deep emotions. What they didn’t see, and rarely ever do, were […]
At the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Nollywood’s brightest names came together for the Nollywood Brunch, a candid industry conversation hosted by producers Charles Okpaleke (Charles of Play) and Moses Babatope. Guests included familiar screen […]
Nigerian cinema continues to make its mark on the global stage as The Serpent’s Gift secures two major nominations at the 2025 Septimius Awards. The film is nominated for Best African Film, while lead actor […]
Nollywood gets a new family drama this July with The Lost Days, premiering exclusively on Prime Video on July 11, 2025. The film marks the ninth release under the First Features Project, continuing the initiative’s […]
