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 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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Osamede, a Nigerian historical fantasy film set in the 1897 Benin Kingdom, is set to premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Market on May 17 at Pavillon Afriques. Shot in Benin City, it features a cast that includes Ivie Okujaye Egboh (who can be seen in our first look image), Lexan Aisosa Peters, William Benson, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, and Alexander Bud.
The official film selections have now been announced for the festival’s 12th edition, scheduled to take place from May 7–11 in Paris. This year’s programme will unfold over five days at Cinéma l’Arlequin, featuring more than 30 films—including 6 world premieres—from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, the United States, and beyond.
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. In a refreshingly offbeat take on genres, Cheyi Okoaye is set to release Cause […]
Starring Keira Hewatch (Fifty) and Michael Uchegbu (RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story) as married psychotherapists with problems of their own, the limited series blends sharp wit with surreal storytelling to unpack what it means to care for others while quietly falling apart.
Tribeca Festival has announced that Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, a feature documentary on Nigerian music icon Wizkid, will make its world premiere at the 2025 edition of the festival, running from 4–15 June in New […]
