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    In “My Mother Is A Witch,” Nigerian Actress Efe Irele Bares It All
    Film + TV
    24 June 2025

    In “My Mother Is A Witch,” Nigerian Actress Efe Irele Bares It All

    Set in Edo State, Nigeria, this film examines a tense mother-daughter relationship and what happens when love looks like control.

    With 'My Father's Shadow,' a Pair of Nigerian Brothers Is Making Cannes History
    Film + TV
    15 May 2025

    With 'My Father's Shadow,' a Pair of Nigerian Brothers Is Making Cannes History

    Filmmakers Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies will premiere their feature at the prestigious film festival this weekend, hoping to drive conversations around fatherhood and nationalism.

    A collage of Nollywood villains (from left to right): Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Chiwetalu Agu, Hanks Anuku.
    Film + TV
    10 October 2023

    Ranking Nollywood Actors Who Play Villains the Best

    Nollywood villains are as old as the industry, with on-screen acts that are fantastically wicked or terrifying. From domineering witches to ruthless gang leaders, these movie icons have cemented their status in villany.

    An image from the film in black and white of a woman looking pensive, looking off to the side of the camera.
    Film + TV
    25 September 2023

    Are Nigerian Cinemas Sabotaging the Theatrical Release of Sundance Winner ‘Mami Wata’?

    What should have been a triumphant homecoming moment for the filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike turned into a series of disappointments as Mami Wata’s Nigerian debut has been marred by a lack of marketing efforts and technical difficulties impacting screenings.

    An image from the film of a traditionally-dressed man standing in front of another man with his arms stretched towards his shoulders.
    Film + TV
    13 September 2023

    Ishaya Bako Did Not Come to Filmmaking By Chance

    The Nigerian director returns to the Toronto International Film Festival with his new film, an adaptation of the hit novel, I Do Not Come To You By Chance.

    An image from the film, Living in Bondage, of two men looking at something offscreen.
    Film + TV
    07 July 2023

    A Definitive Ranking of 5 Old Nollywood Film Remakes

    It’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be going away, and as Nollywood directors revisit old movies, some are doing so with more flair than others.

    An image from the film of a man sitting next to a woman, looking forlorn.
    Film + TV
    21 April 2023

    The Best Nigerian Movies of All Time

    It’s not an easy list to compile but one that guarantees hours of satisfying viewing. Here are our top Nigerian movies and where to stream them.

    An image of the actress Genoveva Umeh sitting on the top of a couch with her arms and legs open wide and a piece of art in between her legs.
    Film + TV
    12 April 2023

    Nine Nigerian Actors Blazing a Trail

    Whether you have or haven’t heard of them yet, here are nine top Nigerian actors you should be closely following.

    The Trailer for Faraday Okoro's Tribeca Film 'Nigerian Prince' Is Here
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    19 September 2018

    The Trailer for Faraday Okoro's Tribeca Film 'Nigerian Prince' Is Here

    The film is due to hit U.S. theaters October 19.

    Stop What You're Doing Right Now and Watch Falz's New Video 'This Is Nigeria'
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    25 May 2018

    Stop What You're Doing Right Now and Watch Falz's New Video 'This Is Nigeria'

    The Nigerian rapper tackles his country's social ills in his very own answer to Childish Gambino's "This Is America."

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