By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has received an Award of Excellence at the maiden edition of the Warri International Film Festival, a recognition of his growing influence on Nollywood and his ongoing renewal of Warri’s cultural and economic landscape. The inaugural ceremony, which assembled leading filmmakers, cultural advocates and policymakers, […]
By OBI DAVIES NIGERIA’S Christmas season is undergoing a cinematic transformation as locally produced holiday films gain rapid popularity. Once overshadowed by foreign festive classics, Nigerian Christmas movies are now capturing audiences hungry for stories that reflect their own realities — from family drama and cultural traditions to the humour and chaos of holiday travel. […]
By OBI DAVIES AFRICA’S film industries are among the most dynamic in the world, driven by ingenuity, cultural depth, and a relentless desire to tell authentic stories. Yet behind the on-screen magic are lesser-known forces that continue to define and reshape what African cinema means to global audiences. From lightning-fast productions in Lagos to the […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI THE star-studded Nollywood series The Covenant is set to premiere on Netflix on 12 December, producer Vincent Okonkwo announced via Instagram. Directed by Dimeji Ajibola and shot across southern Nigeria, the gripping five-part action series explores themes of power, betrayal, survival, and dark secrets. The cast includes veteran actors Segun Arinze, Walter […]
By OBI DAVIES THE 15th edition of the Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) is set to light up Abuja from 1–5 December 2025, with an impressive lineup of 3,156 films from 10 countries, highlighting the growing influence of African cinema on the global stage. Organised by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) under the leadership of its […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI FILMONE Entertainment has set the stage for a spectacular holiday season with the unveiling of “Colours of Fire”, a breathtaking new epic directed by celebrated Nigerian filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan. The film was previewed at the 2025 FilmOne Exhibitors’ Showcase, the annual gathering that brings together leading studios, distributors, and cinema stakeholders. The […]