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Richard Mofe-Damijo joins Netflix’s A Different World sequel as Mr Chukwu, the Nigerian father of Hillman student Kojo Achebe. Read More
Omobaba FineBoy has been confirmed as host of Felabration 2026, continuing his longstanding association with the annual celebration of Fela Kuti. Read More
Ifeoma Chukwuogo’s AFRIFF-winning drama Phoenix Fury has a new trailer ahead of its October 30 release in Nigerian and Ghanaian cinemas. Read More
Femi Adebayo’s Euphoria 360 Hub has opened in Lagos, providing a new base for the company behind Jagun Jagun, Seven Doors and Agesinkole. Read More
Ntetee Foundation Hosts Dazzling Mirage Screening and Genotype Testing Drive at University of Ibadan
More than 200 students and young people attended Ntetee Foundation’s University of Ibadan screening, which combined film, conversation and free genotype testing. Read More
Nigeria has selected Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi for the 99th Academy Awards. The family drama follows two estranged sisters reunited to care for their mother. Read More
Nigerian animator and character designer Uzoma Dunkwu has received an International Excellence in Animation Award from the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. Read More
Black Market is heading to cinemas nationwide on October 1 following its Guinness World Record screening at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Read More
Melon House Production has revealed the official poster for its debut feature, Adanne. Written and produced by Gold Gerry, directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen, and co-produced by Lotanna Nwose, the film wrapped production in December 2025. In a brief conversation with OYA Magazine, Ikponmwen said Adanne was completed a few months ago and has been selected... Read More
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
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
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
Kalu Ikeagwu leads Invitation to Kill, a new thriller opening in cinemas across Nigeria and Ghana on September 11, 2026. Directed by Chuks “Big Tiger” Obaze and produced by Big Tiger Production, the film follows an agro-businessman whose life unravels after his livestock business is devastated and his marriage falls apart. Forced to start over... Read More
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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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
A few days ago, Kunle Afolayan put pen to paper on a head-turning deal by signing a partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Benin. Now, the question arises: “Is this just another ceremonial handshake?” We must ask what it really means. On the surface, this deal is about influence, economics, culture, and... Read More
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August 14, 2026
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First Look: Kalu Ikeagwu Leads New Thriller ‘Invitation to Kill’, In Cinemas September 11
February 22, 2026
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Editi Effiong Confirms The Black Book Sequel
February 20, 2026
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Son of the Soil Sparks a New Era for African Cinema with Netflix Africa Premiere on March 1
January 25, 2026
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Fusion Intelligence and Filmjoint Partner to Scale Nigerian Film Distribution
January 6, 2026
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Mercy Aigbe and Vine Olugu Star in Inkblot’s Everything Is New Again
January 5, 2026
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A Brief History of Nollywood at TIFF
