Friday, January 16th, 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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‘Ewo’ (Forbidden) Review: Ademola Adedoyin and Bimbo Ademoye Caught in the Crossfire Between Tradition and Religion 

Ewo (Forbidden) opens like an ethnographic homage to the African marketplace. Directed by Ekene Som Mekwunye (One Lagos Night), it presents a colourful swirl of commerce, culture, and chatter. With wide shots of women displaying […]

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