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 DIANA CHUKWUKA THE Christian Association of Nigeria has demanded a public apology and title review over the Nollywood movie A Very Dirty Christmas, describing the title as offensive and incompatible with the spiritual essence of the Christmas season. In a statement issued by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN said the film’s branding reflects […]
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 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 […]
POPULAR Nigerian actress, Annie Idibia, has opened up about her difficult childhood and early struggles. In a heartfelt post shared via her verified Instagram page, the Nollywood star and wife of music legend Innocent “2Baba” Idibia reflected on her life growing up and the challenges she had to overcome. Sharing a video collage of her […]