Sunday, January 11th, 2026

Nollywood’s “Opening Weekend” Problem

Every filmmaker wants their film to make some money. The revenue helps make the case for the next film, and the one after that. Beyond the individual filmmaker, box office performance also signals the health of the industry to stakeholders. Even when it isn’t your film—and regardless of how successful it is—reliable, trackable box office data informs decisions. It shapes confidence. In that sense, reliable data feels almost like magic.

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Anthill Studios’ Head of VFX and Animation Mary Claudia Nwoga Breaks Down Film Tricks Behind the Magic 

Anthill Studios, one of the leading names in Nigeria’s filmmaking landscape, has numerous projects under its belt; from dramas to epic films and YouTube children’s content. A closer look at the studios’ filmography reveals a […]

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‘Behind the Scenes’ Review: Funke Akindele’s December Blockbuster is Surely Relatable, Likely to Be Profitable, But Creatively Stuck

The Funke Akindele moral lesson cinematic universe has been expanded with the addition of her latest, Behind the Scenes. Co-directed by Tunde Olaoye, it is a film that follows the wealthy, benevolent Ronke Fernandez, who […]

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