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 […]
Steve Chuks and Onyinye Odokoro Play Siblings in Mannie Oiseomaye’s ‘Home and Away’
Steve Chuks and Onyinye Odokoro play siblings in Home and Away, a character-driven story about family, distance and the difficult choices that come with loving someone. Written and directed by Mannie Oiseomaye, known for his […]
Eva Anya’s AFRIFF 2026: FilmOne to Distribute ‘Lady’ in 2027, ‘Achalugo’ in Production, ‘Aljana’ Nears Release
From the film market to the awards night, WKMUp’s managing editor Eva Anya recounts the conversations and chance encounters that yielded new details on upcoming Nigerian films, distribution plans and projects in development. I can’t […]
Stephanie Ohumu’s ‘Mia Mia’ Documents Edo Language Decline as Filmmaker Builds Digital Archive to Preserve It
Stephanie Ohumu’s directorial debut, Mia Mia, is the first film to emerge from an ambitious, self-funded initiative to document and preserve the Edo language. The 27-minute documentary, which follows an octogenarian speaker confronting the disappearance […]
AFRIFF 2026: Our Recap, Key Takeaways and Globe Awards Winners
The landmark 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) ended in Lagos on November 7, after a week of film screenings, industry meetings, masterclasses and other activities. There was a lot to look […]
FIRST LOOK: Tomi Folowosele’s Talents Durban-Developed ‘STAY’ Explores Abiku Mythology; Completes Post-Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Tomi Folowosele has completed post-production on STAY, a supernatural short film drawing on Yoruba cosmology and the mythology of the Abiku. The project was previously selected for development at Talents Durban 2024. The filmmaker has […]
How WKMUp’s Audience Research Became Part of a GIZ and Afreximbank Report
We wanted to understand the Nigerian film audience better. When Motunrayo Ojo and I agreed to conduct an independent survey in early 2025, I had little idea what we would eventually do with the findings. […]
Alternativa Film Festival Heads to Africa in 2027, Opens Submissions With $120,000 Prize Fund
Alternativa Film Festival is heading to Africa for the first time in 2027, with submissions now open for its fourth edition and $120,000 in prize money available to filmmakers across the Global South. The announcement […]
‘Tele x Zikora’ Review: A University Romance Whose Greatest Strength Lies in the Future of Its Ensemble Cast
In Tele X Zikora, there is an awareness of the beats that make a romance film work. The first meeting, the push and pull, the moment of interest, the conflict and the resolution. It shows […]
Everything We Know About The New DStv and GOtv Packages in Nigeria
MultiChoice has introduced new DStv and GOtv subscription packages across key African markets as part of a review of the company’s operations following its acquisition by CANAL+, which also affected the partial migration of Showmax […]
TWF Productions Expands Short Film Slate With ‘In The Space of Desire’
TWF Productions has announced its second short film, In the Space of Desire, a drama starring Wumi Tuase-Fosudo, Mike Afolarin and Temilolu Fosudo. Directed by Chukwu Martin, the film explores marriage, fidelity and the boundaries […]