Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. The epigraph at the pilot episode of Princess On A Hill poses […]
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in February 2025, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates: – Nollywood Movies (and select African countries) – Nollywood […]
In honour of the first posthumous birthday of the “Elegant Stallion,” Onyeka Onwenu MFR—legendary singer-songwriter, journalist, politician, activist, actress, and African culture icon—we have compiled a list of her notable Nollywood projects. Nightmare (1999) Onyeka […]
Following their theatrical run sometime in 2024, these films are now streaming on Prime Video for people who missed them while they were available in cinemas, or for those who simply want to give any […]
The dimly lit cinema fills with the familiar sound of chewing popcorn. Yet, something less familiar mingles in the room: gasps, then a loud applause, as credits roll on Everybody Loves Jenifa. A decade ago, […]
We have broken down all of the individual votes that were counted as part of the 2024 What Kept Me Up Critics Poll. You can find the full list of this year’s results here. In […]
This year, every critic could select their top 5 films from a list of 79 released films across cinemas and streaming services (Prime Video, Showmax and Netflix most notably). And they were awarded points as […]
Minutes into my hour-long conversation with Chimezie Imo, his attention got split. A man was warmly raving about his performance in BB Sasore’s Breath of Life. For the few minutes this audience-to-actor conversation lasted, I […]
A Riveting Nigerian Drama Inspired by True Events Stephanie Dadet’s feature film Everything in Between, starring Onyinye Odokoro and Valentine Ohu, is a powerful drama inspired by true events, the film is an intimate portrayal […]
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in January 2025, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates: – Nollywood Movies (and select African countries)– Nollywood TV […]
2024 was a year of box office records, more international milestones, and disruption in film distribution. Despite challenges like reduced funding from major streaming platforms and uncertainties, Nollywood remains resilient and poised for more milestones […]
After captivating audiences with her short film Dreams, which screened at over 15 local and international festivals, award-winning writer-director Chioma Paul-Dike returns with Oblation—a bold reimagining that takes the haunting original story to more intense, […]
Since its festival run four years ago, audiences have looked forward to its wider release—a frequent case for a touring Nigerian film. Starring the indelible Chimezie Imo and powered by a young team of filmmakers, it always seemed destined for streaming. For those who, like myself, first saw it at the online edition of NollywoodWeek, the question was never if it would find a home, but where and when.
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in March 2025, you will find the […]
At this point, it is no news that fewer Nollywood films are getting global releases, something that had mostly become common in recent years thanks to Netflix and Prime Video. But with fewer “strategic” acquisitions by Netflix — and those limited to Africa — global audiences are left with only Circuits, the fledgling, proudly African streaming platform.
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. MUBI, a global streaming service known for its curated selection of films, has acquired […]
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Recently, in Nollywood, certain director-actor collaborations have captured our attention. The partnership between director […]
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Crafting an original modern romance is a daunting task. While audiences devour these stories, […]
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Prior to Victor Ugoo Njoku and Neec Nonso’s feature-length documentary, This is Love, there […]
From beloved hits like Yemi My Lover and The Wedding Party to unforgettable characters like Isoken and Selina, Nollywood delivers outstanding love stories from time to time. Yes, this is your Valentine’s Day reminder that among the hundreds of romances the industry releases each year, a few succeed with fresh takes, lasting cultural impact, and, of course, butterflies. We also considered key factors like originality and reception (critics and audiences alike) in compiling this list of Nollywood’s greatest romantic films ever.
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. The Men’s Club, Flawsome, Unmarried, and Smart Money Woman have carved out a space […]
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Cheta Chukwu continues his international strides, with the selection of his war drama Love […]
