Our Best Nollywood Films of 2025 (So Far)
An argument can be made that Nollywood films released in 2025 so far have shown noticeable results at the box office compared to 2024. Two 2025 releases, Reel Love and Ori Rebirth, have already made […]
Missed It at the Festivals? Bluhouse Studios’ ‘Freedom Way’ is Coming to Cinemas in July
Ever since Freedom Way got its 2025 AMVCA Best Movie win, many have been eager to see what the buzz was about. And for those who already knew of the film but missed it during […]
‘Red Circle’ Review: A Concept, A Dream, An Ideal That Even The Thriller Doesn’t Demystify
When you build mystery in a film, there is an important balance between drawing in your audience with questions and never showing your hand too early. You navigate with the cinematic equivalent of a poker […]
Ruggedman Shares his Nollywood Journey, From ‘Waka Pass’ Roles To Hopefully Landing His First Major Role
At the premiere of Red Circle, veteran rapper Michael ‘Ruggedman’ Ugochukuwu Stephens, also a cast member of the crime thriller, opens up about his early days in Nollywood, revealing that his foray into acting began […]
Creator-Showrunner Roye Okupe on Staying True to Iyanu’s Vision as It Lands on Showmax
2023 marked the beginning of a trilogy of epic moments in the African animation industry. It kicked off with Kizazi Moto, a collaboration between Disney and South Africa’s Triggerfish Animation Studio. This was followed in […]
Principal Photography Wraps Up on Orire Nwani’s Mystery Thriller ‘Baptism’
Conceptified Media and One Child Grace Studios have completed principal photography on Baptism, a mystery thriller directed by Orire Nwani, known for his work on Prime Video’s Grind, the AMVCA-nominated short film T’egbon T’aburo, and […]
‘Wura’ Cast Says Goodbye to “Unforgettable” Showmax Series
I had worked on the announcement a month before WURA premiered on January 23, 2023, noting with interest that it was an adaptation of the long-running South African series The River, which continued airing until 2024 with over 1,000 episodes. The most intriguing aspect at the time was imagining how a story of such scale and thematic intensity would translate into the Nigerian context. I took it seriously by watching the first four episodes of both versions to compare and understand the adaptations. Still, I was unable to commit to either because of time. But many others did.
Damilola Orimogunje’s ‘Dear Ayayi’ Begins Principal Photography, Announces Key Cast
After nearly a decade in development, principal photography has officially begun on Dear Ajayi, the eagerly anticipated sophomore feature from Damilola E. Orimogunje, who became known for his emotionally arresting 2020 debut, For Maria Ebun […]
Five Nigerian Animation Projects Head to Annecy’s Mifa 2025 under Hidden Gems Showcase
Nigeria’s animation industry is set for a global spotlight at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival’s market, Mifa, with five diverse projects selected for the Hidden Gems: Global Stories from Nigeria showcase. Supported by […]
‘My Mother is a Witch’ Review: Mercy Aigbe and Efe Irele Rise to the Occasion in a Familial Negotiation of Trauma And Healing
“You’re a witch!” Imuetiyan, the film’s protagonist, blurts out during an emotionally charged argument with her mother (Mercy Aigbe). Unfazed by this accusation, her mother responds wryly that she is indeed a witch and she […]
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