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 […]
The ‘Americanah’ Cast We’d Love to See in Canal’s Adaptation
Few modern African novels have inspired as many dream casts as “Americanah”. The novel has long felt destined for the screen, set to join more Nigerian literary works finding new life in film and television. […]
Josh Olaoluwa and Vincho Nchogu’s Joint Sophomore Project, ‘A Fantastic Tale’ Heads to 2026 Cinekid Junior Co-Production Market
One year after their collaboration on One Woman One Bra earned them a Venice world premiere, Nigerian producer Josh Olaoluwa and Kenyan director Vincho Nchogu are taking their next project, A Fantastic Tale, to the […]
‘We Must Begin Again, Together’ Review: Ade Sultan Sangodoyin’s Unsettling Tale of A Good Husband, A Broken Wife and A Small Town
Bimbi’s husband is good to her. He compliments her cooking. Assists where needed. Apologises when he hurts her feelings. Promises to get her a new phone after she complains that he has given his old […]
Ifedoyin Igbasan Launches Mystery Film Screening Experience with After Credits Club in Lagos
A new independent film screening programme is adding a new twist to existing alternative screening experiences. After Credits Club will present three mystery short films to audiences in Lagos from October, with the titles kept […]
Nollywood Distilled: The Stories That Mattered This Week
Dear Ajayi returns from Venice with two awards, Apple TV officially arrives in Nigeria, Cinema Day announces its 2026 edition, MultiChoice refreshes DStv and GOtv, Ikenga becomes the highest-grossing Igbo-language film, and more in this week’s edition of Nollywood Distilled.
Nile Entertainment Maps Out Diverse October Slate With Five Nigerian Releases
Faith, history, politics, cross country romance and alternate futures all have one thing in common this October in Nile Entertainment. Led by Moses Babatope, the two-year-old company is preparing for one of its busiest months […]
Damilola Orimogunje’s ‘Dear Ajayi’ Begins Limited Cinema Release in Select Nigerian Theaters
Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi begins a limited cinema release in Nigeria today, September 18, following its historic world premiere at the Giornate degli Autori parallel section during the 2026 Venice International Film Festival. The film […]
‘Daddy Bear’, Co-Directed By Korede Azeez and Hajarat Alli and Produced By Fuchi Nwaturuocha Enters Post-Production, Eyes 2026 Release
Following a recent report of the Africa No Filter initiative with Korede Azeez, Fuchi Nwaturuocha, and Hajarat Alli on Daddy Bear, What Kept Me Up can confirm that principal photography has now wrapped on the […]
How West African Filmmakers Are Approaching Street-Set Films
“Street ti take over.” A Nigerian slang that has become one of the infamous expressions of contemporary Nigerian pop culture. It suggests that the street is no longer a place at the edges of society. […]
TIFF 2016 and Nollywood’s Evolving Relationship With The Global Film Festival Ecosystem
When Eyimofe premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2020, it became the first Nigerian film officially selected at the Berlinale. Over the next year, it travelled to festivals across multiple countries, won […]