Venice: Saint Simeon, written and directed by Olubunmi Ogunsola, begins with a last supper reminiscent scene. There is food, there are disciples of the church, and just like in the gospel, there’s a secret —this […]
Olamide Adio and Victor Daniel make one of the simplest yet complex films. Mother, their latest short film, has all the elements of a simple love story, but it’s about a forbidden one. Known for […]
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in September 2025, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates: – Nollywood Movies (and select African countries) – Nollywood […]
TIFF has been Nollywood’s most frequented destination on the international festival circuit out of the big 5. Following Freedom Way and The Legend of The Vagabond Queen of Lagos in 2024, this landmark 50th year […]
As part of the African Film Press (AFP) alliance, we are proud to announce the launch of the AFP Critics Award, a prize created to spotlight African film critics and their role in shaping cinema […]
PLS RT begins with Kasope Briggs captured in a wooden crate; frightened, unaware of her location and begging to be released. She brings out her phone to make a video to try and upload to […]
Film lovers abroad have already been charmed by My Father’s Shadow — now it’s Nigeria’s turn. Directed by Akinola Davies Jr. and co-written by Wale Davies, the film arrives in cinemas on September 19, with […]
Ifeoma Chukwuogo’s Phoenix Fury will make its next festival stop at the Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF), taking place in California, from October 9 to 12, 2025. The selection comes after what has been […]
The 82nd Venice International Film Festival, scheduled for August 27 to September 6, has announced its official line-up, with One Woman One Bra set to premiere in the Biennale College Cinema section. Written and directed […]
I arrived hungry — for food and for films too, as dear Seyi, an industry colleague, cut in when I mentioned the state of my belly upon arrival. I had skipped breakfast at home, determined […]
