Preview of January Movies and TV Shows
While there are not so many movies to look forward to in January, there are two artistic Nollywood titles to be excited about, and quite a number of returning TV shows. Highlight of New Films […]
New in Nigeria: Movies and TV Shows to Watch this April 2026
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in April 2026, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates: – Nollywood Movies (and select African countries) – Nollywood […]
Where to Watch 2026 AMVCA Nominated Titles
With nominations now out for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), many viewers are asking one simple question: where can these films be watched? This year’s lineup spans cinema releases, television titles and […]
Full AMVCA 2026 Nominations List: Theatrically Released Titles Dominate Best Movie Category
The nominations for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have now been unveiled, setting the stage for the awards ceremony scheduled for May 9. This year’s list arrives with a […]
‘Aba Blues’ Review: Jack’enneth Opukeme’s Style Meets a New City and Another Interesting Female Lead in a Faltering Story
The women of Jack’enneth Opukeme’s films are attempts at complexities to varying levels of success. In Adire (which he wrote), the titular character is bringing emancipation to the women of the town through the power […]
Showmax Originals Find a New Home on DStv Stream From April
The countdown to the end of Showmax as a standalone platform is now firmly underway. The bigger question is no longer whether it will shut down, but what becomes of its content. MultiChoice has now […]
Okada Media and The Distribution of African Films on Airlines
Streaming deals have dwindled. It has become a near-weekly chorus, if not on this publication, then across the wider industry. As distribution models shift and new platforms emerge, filmmakers are searching for alternative paths. Yet […]
How Much Will Funke Akindele Take Home from ‘Behind The Scenes’ Box Office?
When a film crosses any amount at the Nigerian box office, we should remember that ticket sales move through a chain of deductions and revenue splits before the producer receives their share. Using publicly known […]
‘Headless’ Review: A Meta-Thriller About Nollywood’s Inner Workings
Michael Ndiomu alludes to the concept of “cinema faces”—peculiar figures whose presence alone can summon footfall to the cinema—through the character Erastus Okpanachi in his feature directorial debut, Headless. As I sat in my empty […]
FilmOne Teases Some New Filmmaking Voices to Expect in 2026
One of our key observations at the recent FilmOne Showcase is the range of new voices on the slate of films. They include five movies from filmmakers making either their directorial debut or theatrical debut […]
Nollywood’s Highest-Grossing Film ‘Behind The Scenes’ Heads to Netflix April 3
Behind the Scenes, the record-breaking blockbuster from Funke Akindele, is set to begin streaming on Netflix on April 3. The film dominated the box office during its theatrical run, grossing over ₦2.7 billion across West […]
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