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, […]
Marking a grand entrance into Nollywood and looking to gain momentum against Netflix, their streaming rival, Amazon Prime Video has ticked several items off its newcomer’s to-do list. From post theatrical licensing deals with Anthill […]
Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo has been the talk of the film watching community since its release and the film has sparked several debates online and offline. Theories have been developed, opinions shared, thought pieces written, arguments […]
Izu Ojukwu’s period drama, 4:4:44 (Four Four Forty Four), starring Richard Mofe-Damijo and Nse Ikpe-Etim will be available to stream globally on Amazon Prime Video on a yet to be announced date in November. Everything […]
Although born in Lagos, when he was five, he was taken to Abeokuta to live with his paternal grandparents. While in Abeokuta, he was exposed to Yoruba novels and music. By the time he was […]
With Choke, Sozo Films make their theatrical debut with a psychodrama inspired by a novel of similar title, “Choked”. Kosiso (Chimezie Imo) is a sickle cell patient who has been given a rare chance to […]
I talk about the French New Wave a lot. Whenever I get to be part of a discussion about film, whether online or in person, I find a way to smoothly transition from the topic […]
Obara’m and Inside Life were our Critic’s Picks in September. Following a packed September, new releases will slow down a bit in October. 2021 Kayode Kasum-directed film Soole and new workplace series Becoming Abi arrive […]
Kayode Kasum, Korede Azeez and Okwong Fadamana have been announced as the jury at the Inaugural Ibadan Indie Film Awards 2022, set to take place on the 26th of November, 2022. From Festival Outings to […]
The curtain closes in such an unexpected way. I was going about my daily activities when the notification popped up. Lo and behold the next episode of Little Black Book which was a few hours […]
-Spoiler Alert- 2022 seems to be a coming-of-age year for traditional epic films in Nollywood, with audiences being treated to culturally rich films. Earlier this year, King of Thieves stole hearts in the cinemas, now […]
