Mumbai Film Festival Skips 2025 Edition as Organizers Plan Major Overhaul Amid Funding, Leadership Struggles
India’s beloved Mumbai Film Festival, which has long been a home for independent and regional filmmakers, will not hold its 2025 edition. Organisers...
Ayra Starr Joins Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Set to Headline Giants of Africa Festival in Rwanda
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has joined Roc Nation, the international entertainment company founded by Jay-Z, in a major move that’s expected to...
Davido’s ‘Timeless’ Album Wins Silver in the UK
Nigerian music star Davido has hit yet another significant milestone, as his album Timeless has been officially certified Silver in the United Kingdom,...
Enugu Communities Cry Out as Final-Year Student Is Killed, Pregnant Woman Kidnapped, And Residents Live In Fear
A final-year Accounting student, Sochima Onoh, has been brutally murdered in Enugu State, sparking fear and tension between neighbouring communities already entangled in...
After Six Years Of Male Dominance On Nigerian Idol, Purp Emerges Season 10 Winner
After six years of male winners dominating the stage, Nigerian Idol finally crowned a woman, and her name is Purp. The 25-year-old singer,...
New Nollywood Mystery-Drama, “The Serpent’s Gift,” Set for August 29 Cinema Release
A new Nollywood film, The Serpent’s Gift, will premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on August 29, bringing to the screen a powerful tale...
Kunle Afolayan Honoured With 115-Seater Cinema Named After Him For Impact In Nollywood
Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has had a new 115-seater cinema named in his honour as a tribute to his lasting influence in...
Davido And Shallipopi Light Up Portugal As Afro Nation 2025 Kicks Off With Energy, Culture, and Family Moments
Afro Nation 2025 opened with a powerful celebration of African music in Portimão, Portugal on Wednesday night, with Nigerian stars Davido and Shallipopi...
“When Nigeria Happens” To Shine At Locarno Film Festival 2025, Opening Doors For African Stories
Nigerian filmmaker Ema Edosio is set to make a global splash as her latest film, When Nigeria Happens, opens the prestigious Open Doors...
Chinese Box Office Hit ‘Ne Zha 2’ Gets English-Language Release From A24 This August
A24 is bringing the English-language version of China’s blockbuster animated film Ne Zha 2 to U.S. theatres on August 22, with Oscar-winning actress...
Chimamanda Adichie Calls for Unity and Cultural Reawakening at Grand Finale of Things Fall Apart Festival in Enugu
Award-winning author Chimamanda Adichie delivered a stirring keynote speech on July 5, 2025, at the Things Fall Apart festival’s grand finale at the...
NFVCB to Publish First-Ever Catalog of Registered Nigerian Films, Preserving Nollywood’s Forgotten History
Nigeria’s film industry is about to take a major step toward preserving its legacy. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has...