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 […]
Nollywood Distilled: The Stories That Mattered This Week
This week on Nollywood Distilled, the industry moved on several fronts. Nigeria picked its Oscar submission, new film infrastructure opened in Lagos and London, Agbara Nla: The Return delivered a major box-office opening, and new […]
Christian Faith International Film Festival Nigeria Launches, Announces Inaugural Jury
Nigeria’s end-of-year festival calendar is getting another addition, and this one is bringing Christian cinema to the fore. Founded by filmmaker Moses Ipadeola (Ekun Iyawo), who serves as festival director, the Christian Faith International Film […]
BBNaija, MasterChef and Nigeria’s Long Relationship with Foreign Unscripted Television
For the better part of two decades, Nigerian television has been significantly shaped by unscripted formats that originated abroad. Some became institutions. Others disappeared quietly. Most recently, MasterChef Nigeria concluded its debut season in mid-July, […]
NOSC Selects Damilola Orimogunje’s ‘Dear Ajayi’ as Nigeria’s Entry for the 99th Oscars
Following Nigeria’s last official submission to the Academy in 2024 and an absence in 2025, Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi has been selected as the country’s official pick for the International Feature Film category at the […]
Nollywood Distilled: The Stories That Mattered This Week
Agbara Nla: The Return rewrites the West African box office record books, Dear Ajayi expands its international festival journey, Nigeria strengthens its Film Africa presence, and new campaigns begin for The ICU, and Issakaba: The Return in this week’s Nollywood Distilled.
‘Dear Dearest Michelle’ Sets Sharon Rotimi, Chabod Oyejide and Nosakhare Ijebor as Leads Ahead of Film-Theatre Recording
Sharon Rotimi (R), Chabod Oyejide (M) and Nosakhare Ijebor (L) will lead the cast of Dear Dearest Michelle, the third instalment of Tarahh’s A Play by Tarahh series, which will be recorded live for a […]
New in Nigeria: Movies and TV Shows to Watch this October 2026
All confirmed for release or availability in Nigeria in October 2026, this guide brings together Nollywood releases, international titles, new streaming releases and Nigerian cinema releases. The movies and TV shows are grouped into four […]
Chinazaekpere Chukwu’s Feature Debut ‘Her Daughters’ Mother’ Among Nigeria’s Strong Presence at Film Africa 2026
Chinazaekpere Chukwu makes her feature debut with Her Daughters’ Mother, selected to screen at Film Africa 2026 on October 28 at the newly launched EbonyLife Place London. Directed and written by Chukwu, Her Daughters’ Mother […]
Seven Years Later, Lights Camera Africa! Film Festival Returns to Give Independent Filmmakers Another Home
A festival built around gathering people in one room had to pause when gathering itself became impossible. Lights, Camera, Africa! last held in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic came soon after, making the in-person experience at […]
Nigerian Film Festivals to Look Out for Before The Year Ends
Multiple film festivals are returning across the country as the year ends. And as the case is, we will be exposed to an exciting collection of films, including titles that have travelled the international festival […]