Film
‘My Father’s Shadow’ Lands on Netflix September 21 After Historic Festival Run and $1M Box Office
Akinola Davies Jr.’s acclaimed debut feature, My Father’s Shadow, is set to make its global streaming debut on Netflix on September 21, 2026,...
Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84, Nollywood Mourns the Lion of Lufodo
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death...
After Eight-Year Hiatus Genevieve Nnaji Returns to Screen in BBC Studios Thriller ‘Wahala’
Nollywood icon Genevieve Nnaji is set to grace the screen once more, ending an eight year acting hiatus with a role in “Wahala,”...
Nollywood Star Alexx Ekubo Dies at 40 After Cancer Battle
The Nollywood industry is in mourning following the death of popular actor and former model Alexx Ekubo. He was 40 years old. Reports...
My Father’s Shadow Wins Best Overall Movie at AMVCA 2026 as Linda Ejiofor Claims Double Victory
The 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) lit up Lagos on the evening of May 9, 2026, with a grand ceremony at...
Michael B. Jordan Among Big Winners as “One Battle After Another” Leads 2026 Oscars
The 98th edition of the Academy Awards delivered a dramatic night in Hollywood as the film “One Battle After Another” emerged as the...
Canal+ Owned MultiChoice Ends Showmax Streaming Service
MultiChoice has announced the closure of its Showmax streaming platform across Africa after the service recorded significant financial losses. The company said the...
Nigeria Film Industry Calls for Cheaper Tickets and Decentralised Cinemas to Boost Nollywood
Nigeria’s film industry is at a critical crossroads as experts warn that structural challenges in cinema exhibition are holding back the economic potential...
Toyin Abraham Joins Funke Akindele as Nollywood Billionaire Filmmaker with Oversabi Aunty
Veteran actress, producer, and now director Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has reached a career milestone with Oversabi Aunty, the comedy she wrote, produced, and...
Sinners Breaks Records as Oscar Nominations Set Stage for Fierce 2026 Awards Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the full list of nominees for the 2026 Oscars, spotlighting a diverse range...
Funke Akindele Extends Box Office Streak as New Film Hits ₦1bn
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has set a new box office benchmark as her latest movie (Behind the scenes) crossed the ₦1...
Lagos Welcomes XVI Edition of S16 Film Festival Featuring Shorts, Features, and Panels
The 2025 edition of the S16 Film Festival officially opened in Lagos with the screening of Cotton Queen, kicking off five days of...