Filmmaker Oluwole Oladimeji Makes Producing Debut With A Father’s Secret

Filmmaker Oluwole Oladimeji Makes Producing Debut With A Father’s Secret

Filmmaker and longtime focus puller Oluwole Oladimeji has made his producing debut with A Father’s Secret, a family drama produced alongside Damilola Osikoya, who also serves as an executive producer. Written by Moshod Yakub Olawale and directed by Adeoluwa Owu, the film opened in cinemas nationwide on August 21, 2026, with Cinemax handling distribution. A... Read More

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The Filmjoint 2027 submissions announcement for The Filmjoint Premieres and Awards

August 24, 2026

The Filmjoint Opens Submissions for 2027 Premieres and Awards

The Filmjoint has opened submissions for the 2027 editions of The Filmjoint Premieres and The Filmjoint Awards. Both programmes will take place in April 2027, with the exact dates to be announced. The organisers will announce exact dates later. The Filmjoint Premieres screens unreleased short films before a live audience. Eligible films must run for... Read More

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August 23, 2026

Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan, “Ogogo” is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died after battling stage-four cancer. His death was disclosed following an emotional TikTok Live session involving his daughter, Kira Taiwo. It comes days after his family appealed for medical assistance and debunked an earlier report of his death. Further details expected from... Read More

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Taiwo Egunjobi’s Bodija limited series first-look image

August 8, 2026

Taiwo Egunjobi Returns Home With Four-Part Crime Series Bodija

Nigerian screenwriter and director Taiwo Egunjobi has released first-look images from Bodija, his upcoming four-part limited series co-produced by Tayo Faniran Studios and Sable Productions. The crime drama stars Edward Adeniran, Orenimi Olawuyi, Tayo Faniran, Martha Ehinome, Temitope Olaiya and Tobi Marho. Bodija follows a university student whose failed cryptocurrency scam leaves him owing ₦10... Read More

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August 7, 2026

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Kaelo Iyizoba’s The Spectacular Death of Prisca Is Heading to TIFF 2026

Kaelo Iyizoba’s The Spectacular Death of Prisca will have its world premiere in the Short Cuts programme at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2026) . The 23-minute short stars Rita Dominic, Genoveva Umeh, Kenzy Udosen, Fae Olumide and Shamz Garuba. It follows a mother thrown into a fever-dream quest to rescue her daughter... Read More

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Odunlade Adekola, Iyabo Ojo in Daniel Oriahi's The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

August 4, 2026

Daniel Oriahi’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives Set for World Premiere at TIFF 2026

Daniel Oriahi’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives will have its world premiere in the Centrepiece programme at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2026). The adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s novel stars Omowunmi Dada, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye, Odunlade Adekola, Bisola Aiyeola, Constance Olatunde, Maleek Sanni, Olarotimi Fakunle, Bimbo Manuel, and... Read More

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March 18, 2026

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Kojah Kaze Set to Host Landmark Comedy Special “Nights Before The Madison Square” at Terra Kulture

Following the breakout success of his debut special, Don’t Judge Me, one of Nigeria’s most compelling new voices in stand-up comedy, Kojah Kaze, has announced his next headline performance, “Nights Before The Madison Square,” set to hold on March 22nd, 2026, at the iconic Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. Nights Before The Madison Square is... Read More

Events, Film & TV, News

March 10, 2026

Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort to Host Second Edition of Executive Women’s Seminar

Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, powered by Glocient Hospitality, will host the second edition of the Executive Women’s Seminar (EWS 2.0) from March 20–22, 2026, bringing together accomplished female leaders across business, hospitality, technology, finance, and the creative industries for a weekend of strategic conversations, leadership development, and networking. The flagship seminar, themed “The Power of... Read More

Film & TV

February 22, 2026

Editi Effiong Confirms The Black Book Sequel

Nollywood filmmaker Editi Effiong has confirmed that a sequel to his global Netflix hit The Black Book is officially in development. The director shared details about the project on his X (formerly Twitter) account this weekend, revealing that the follow-up will be titled The Black Book: Old Scores. Effiong disclosed that he and co-writer Bunmi Ajakaiye have spent over two... Read More

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February 20, 2026

The Black Book 2: Old Scores Attracts International Backing, Signaling Shift in Nollywood Financing

The sequel to The Black Book is officially in development, with international backing marking a significant moment for Nigeria’s film industry. This is as a producer behind the Apple TV+ series Severance, has joined the upcoming sequel to the 2023 Nigerian thriller directed by Editi Effiong. The development follows the commercial and streaming success of the original film, which... Read More

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February 20, 2026

Son of the Soil Sparks a New Era for African Cinema with Netflix Africa Premiere on March 1

The UK-Nigerian action thriller Son of the Soil is set for release on Netflix across Africa on March 1, 2026, following a standout international festival and cinema run. What began as a bold cinematic vision has evolved into a highly anticipated film, with its debut on video-on-demand promising to reach millions of viewers across the... Read More

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February 16, 2026

Movie Review: Should You Watch Everything Is New Again?

Everything Is New Again offers a compelling exploration of love, age, and personal growth. For those who appreciate a mix of escapism and emotional depth, it delivers a story that resonates. Depending on where you are in your life, it may even push you to reconsider the relationships you are holding onto. Written by Nicole... Read More

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January 25, 2026

Fusion Intelligence and Filmjoint Partner to Scale Nigerian Film Distribution

Fusion Intelligence Technologies has partnered with Filmjoint as its official ticketing and content protection partner. Confirmed in January 2026, the collaboration focuses on four core objectives: ticketing infrastructure, data integrity, content protection, and expanded distribution. The partnership creates a pipeline for independent filmmakers. Using the Convoy platform, creators can upload films for screening at Filmjoint... Read More

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January 22, 2026