Nollywood’s Journey from Local Craft to Global Industry NIGERIA’S film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, has evolved from modest stage productions and low-budget home videos into one of the world’s most influential entertainment industries. Now ranked among the largest film sectors globally by production volume, Nollywood’s rise reflects decades of resilience, creativity and adaptation through […]
Nigerian Excellence Recognised at 2026 BAFTAs THE 2026 EE British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs) Film Awards delivered memorable moments for Nigerian cinema, with actress Wunmi Mosaku and the Lagos-set drama My Father’s Shadow earning top honours in London. Mosaku won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sinners, reinforcing her reputation as […]
FILMMAKERS from Nigeria and across the African continent have been invited to submit entries for the 9th edition of the Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), scheduled to take place from 25 to 29 August 2026 in Kaduna. The call for submissions officially opened on 21 February and will close on 14 April 2026. Organisers announced […]
Sharp Rise in Film Classification THE National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has announced that it classified 102 films for distribution and exhibition in January, marking a significant increase in regulatory activity at the start of the year. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos by the Board’s Director […]
Africa Gospel Film Project Launched to Build New Generation of Faith-Based Filmmakers New Initiative Targets Skills, Spirituality, and Global Reach ABUJA Gospel Cinema International has announced the launch of the Africa Gospel Film Project (AGFP), a multi-year initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s faith-based film industry through professional training, spiritual formation, and international distribution. The project […]
THE RETURN OF ARTS WRITING AND THE REINVENTION OF FILM REGULATION Husseini, Arts Writers and the Case for a Smarter Creative Economy The rebirth of the Arts and Culture Writers Association could not have come at a more critical moment for Nigeria’s creative economy. For Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director of the National Film and […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI Strategy, Lobbying, and the Politics of Global Recognition Nollywood’s Global Ascent NIGERIA’S film industry has never been more visible. Once dismissed as a regional video-film movement, Nollywood now exports cinema, not just content. Nigerian films dominate African box offices, premiere at Sundance, Berlinale, TIFF and Venice, and stream to millions via Netflix, […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI NIGERIA is entering a new creative-tech cycle after the Nigerian Film Corporation partnered with PlotWeaver, an AI storytelling platform, to deploy intelligent film-development tools nationwide over the next three years. The agreement aims to expand scriptwriting capabilities, improve cultural referencing accuracy, optimise character design and unlock deeper market insights for filmmakers and […]
Between Provocation and Purpose – Understanding A Very Dirty Christmas THE release of A Very Dirty Christmas has ignited a national conversation on the intersection of entertainment, faith, and social commentary in Nollywood. Actor IK Ogbonna, who plays Frankie in the film, has defended the production against criticisms that it undermines Christianity, insisting that the […]
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, […]