Reviews
‘Suky’ Review: The Loud Silence of Ola Cardoso’s Debut
Suky opens in a boxing ring, where Adigun (Tobi Bakre) is instructing a group of young fighters with the assured discipline of a man who has survived too much and seen too little change. Among […]
‘Ori Rebirth’ Review: Uneasy Lies the Head With a Stronger Inner Head
Ori Rebirth, a reboot of the beloved Ori (2004), brings back Muyiwa Ademola as Bisade in an ambitious outing that painfully untethers itself from the Yoruba classic in crucial spots. With its reflective meditation on […]
NYAFF 2025: ‘The Fisherman’ Review
There is a tug of war, a push and pull like the tide of an ocean, that exists at the centre of The Fisherman, the feature debut by Zoey Martinson. It swings between youth and […]
NYAFF 2025: ‘God’s Wife’ Review (Short Film)
God’s Wife opens with the first of many impactful moments. A forlorn woman dressed in white while her hair is aggressively cut with a pair of scissors as two women sit on her sides casting […]
NollywoodWeek (NOW) Film Festival 2025: ‘Olumotan’ Review (Closing Film)
Olumotan: The Trial of the Storyteller begins with a certain kind of awareness. First, there seems to be a breaking of the fourth wall by the storyteller played by Sola Sobowale, and then a multicultural […]
NollywoodWeek (NOW) Film Festival 2025: ‘Out in The Darkness’ Review
In For Maria: Ebun Pataki (2020), a pediatrician tells new mother Derin, “Babies cry. It’s what they do,” when she questions her infant’s incessant tears. The cries disrupt Derin’s sleep, heighten her panic, and fray […]
NollywoodWeek (NOW Film Festival) 2025: ‘The Fire and The Moth’ Review
In The Fire and The Moth, the western town it is set in is presented with a sweeping calmness. There are gorgeous aerial shots and expert framings that keep the town rested but not docile. […]
NollywoodWeek (NOW) Film Festival 2025: ‘Soft Love’ Review
The South African and Nigerian love story in Soft Love is put into motion once Zandi`’s groom runs away on the morning of their wedding, setting up a tale of romance, friendship and family that […]
News
Akinola Davies Jr’s ‘My Father’s Shadow’ Receives Caméra d’Or Special Mention at Cannes
While it did not win an award in the Un Certain Regard section, Akinola Davies Jr’s My Father’s Shadow has received a Caméra d’Or Special Mention at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival—an honour awarded to […]
National Film Institute Set for Major Upgrade in Partnership Between Chocolate City and FG
Chocolate City Group, a media and entertainment company long established in Nigeria’s music scene, set to play a key role in reshaping film education in Nigeria. In a partnership with the Federal Government, the music […]
A New Chapter for Nollywood: BRS Studios Unveils 2025 Film Slate
Following the global success of Tokunbo on Netflix, which landed in the Top 10 across more than 50 countries and amassed over 5 million views within its first three days, BRS Studios continues its mission […]
Daniel Etim Effiong’s Directorial Debut ‘The Herd’ to Screen at Cannes Marché du Film Panel
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim Effiong will present his directorial debut, The Herd, at the prestigious Marché du Film in Cannes during the panel, “The Nollywood Conversations: A Deep Dive into Opportunities to Present […]
Toyosi Etim-Effiong Joins Global Voices at NIFS Cannes 2025 to Spotlight Nollywood’s Future
On May 19, 2025, Nigeria’s media powerhouse, Toyosi Etim-Effiong, will take the stage in Cannes, France, as a panelist at the Nigerian International Film and TV Summit (NIFS). Founded by Ijeoma Onah, one of Nigeria’s […]
‘The Legend of The Vagabond Queen of Lagos’ Wins Jury Prize at NollywoodWeek 2025
Since its founding in 2013 by Serge Noukoué and Nadia Shakur, NollywoodWeek (NOW) Film Festival has championed itself as a professional yet accessible venue for Nigerian filmmakers to connect with audiences in Paris. The 2025 […]
Yvonne Orji Joins Venice-Premiered Ghanaian Whimsical Comedy ‘The Fisherman’ as Executive Producer
Nigerian-American actress and comedian Yvonne Orji, known for her role on HBO’s Insecure, is now an executive producer on The Fisherman, a Ghanaian film getting global attention. Orji joined the team through her production company, […]
Full AMVCA 2025 Winners List: Femi Adebayo and Chioma Chukwuka Win Lead Acting Categories for Seven Doors
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, […]
Essays
How MultiChoice Talent Factory is Contributing to the Nigerian Film Industry
The MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy (popularly called MTF by its participants) was created at a time in the African film industry when African veteran filmmakers needed to pass the baton of storytelling to a new […]
2024 Nollywood Cinema Films Now Available to Stream
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 […]
2024 Critics Poll: List of Participating Critics and How They Voted
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 […]
2024 Critics Poll: The Best Nollywood Films and Performances, According to 14 Nigerian Critics from Around the World
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 […]
Stephanie Dadet’s ‘Everything In Between’ Delivers A Powerful Tale Of Love, Betrayal, And Resilience
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 […]
New in Nigeria: Movies and TV Shows to Watch this January 2025
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 […]
