Film + TV
14 March 2025
Op-Ed: More Nigerian Filmmakers Should Make YouTube Their Main Distribution Channel
Top industry names like Kunle Afolayan and Omoni Oboli show how YouTube can give Nigerian films new life and unprecedented viewership.
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Film + TV
17 February 2025
Iremide Adeoye Embodies the Restlessness of Being Young and Nigerian in New Showmax Series
'Under The Influence' brilliantly explores the dynamics of social media fame and the toll it takes on our collective personhood.
Film + TV
14 February 2025
10 Romantic African Films To Watch This Valentine's Weekend
Our selection includes three newly-released films, a classic Romeo-and-Juliet retelling, as well as several popular and well-received films in recent years.
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16 December 2024
Nigerian Animated Series 'Iwájú' Scores Three Emmy Nominations
The highly lauded animated series, ‘Iwájú,’ is a landmark collaboration between Disney and Pan-African animation company Kugali Media.
Profiles & Interviews
09 December 2024
Nigerian Filmmaker Funke Akindele Knows She Can Break Her Own Record
By breathing new life into a well-loved franchise, the Nigerian filmmaker has made a sure blockbuster with her upcoming film 'Everybody Loves Jenifa.'
Film + TV
13 November 2024
The Search is on for Nigerian Actors for the Film Adaption of Tomi Adeyemi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
The highly-anticipated adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is being led by Gina Prince-Bythewood and could feature a handful of breakout local talent.
West Africa
07 November 2024
‘Princess On A Hill’ Perfectly Captures Nigeria’s Ruthless Corporate Culture
The series, co-directed by Tolu Ajayi and Sobo Abiola, trains a sharp, critical eye on Nigeria's unforgiving corporate culture and how it transforms those caught in its claws.
Profiles & Interviews
05 November 2024
In ‘Yam and Egg,’ Nigerian Filmmaker Emily Nkanga Focuses on the Aftermath of a Tragedy
Emily Nkanga’s film, showing at AFRIFF this year, explores the aftermath of #EndSARS and the extent to which moral complications can drive human interactions.
Film + TV
21 October 2024
Nigerian Content Creator Kemz Mama on Making K-Drama-Inspired Film, 'My Sunshine'
Kemz Mama reflects on merging K-drama elements with Nigerian storytelling in ‘My Sunshine,’ and discusses what it takes to bring such a project to life.
Film + TV
27 September 2024
Top 10 Performances by Funke Akindele
From comedic brilliance to heart-wrenching drama, Funke Akindele’s top performances showcase her extraordinary range and why she remains a Nollywood powerhouse.
Film + TV
12 July 2022
Spotlight: Ademola Falomo Is Documenting Nigerian Pop Culture Through Film
From filming important videos in Nigeria's alté history to setting up a hub for independent filmmakers in the space, here is why Ademola Falomo is a custodian of Nigerian pop culture at the moment.
Film + TV
17 December 2021
The Best Nollywood Films of 2021
While the year could have been a lot better for the industry, we celebrate these films for being entertaining, exceptional and captivating in their various ways.
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