Controversy Trails Tribute to Late Actor A controversy has emerged following the release of a film featuring late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, with a media aide to Delta State Governor questioning the timing of the project. Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Ovie, criticised actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli over […]
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 […]
Nollywood Leaders Highlight Role of Women in Industry Growth STAKEHOLDERS in Nigeria’s film industry have called for stronger support systems and expanded opportunities for women as the Actors Guild of Nigeria marked the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the guild’s National President, Abubakar Yakubu, said women have made profound […]
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 […]