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 for people who missed them while they were available in cinemas, or for those who simply want to give any of these films […]
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, […]
In the growing resurgence of Yoruba-language films exploring folklore, mysticism, and societal anxieties, Ẹkùn Iyawo: A Tale of a Runaway Bride, by Moses Ipadeola, arrives as a surreal and bold reinterpretation of a traditional rite. […]
At the center of director Adetula’s minimalist short film is Toni (Tinovimbanashe Sibanda), an international student grappling with mounting debts and a needy mother who clearly doesn’t care about her situation. Toni’s world is a […]
The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, bringing together the brightest talents in African film and television. Held on May 10, […]
In many parts of the world, single women face pressure to marry, often from a young age. Cultural expectations, like a mother critiquing her teenage daughter’s cooking with, “Is this how you’ll make semo in […]
There is a general notion that Nigerians can’t handle anything other than comedy films. Filmmakers often decry exhibitors’ and producers’ penchant for comedy films, which has resulted in a scenario wherein Nollywood films seemingly struggle […]
Angel in the Stone, a Nigerian student short film, has been officially shortlisted for the 2025 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards in the Student category. Directed by Doyinsola Ajayi, produced by Faith Olaewe, and written by […]
The importance of genres in film operates on multiple levels, from aiding story development to setting audience expectations. But what shapes a genre beyond being a marketing tool? How do these genres influence people within […]
All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in May 2025, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates: – Nollywood Movies (and select African countries) – Nollywood […]
As the NollywoodWeek Festival draws closer and the official selections are confirmed, here are some key facts from this year’s lineup. The 2025 NollywoodWeek Festival, taking place from May 7–11 in Paris, features a lineup […]
Nigerian filmmakers, director Dipo Abdul Osiyemi and producer Oge Obasi, have been selected to participate in the Pitch and Finance Forum of the 2025 Durban FilmMart, taking place from 18 to 21 July in Durban, […]
