Film + TV
08 July 2025
What To Watch in Africa This July
Your essential guide to the best African films and TV shows premiering this month, highlighting diverse stories from every region of the continent.
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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.
Film + TV
07 April 2025
How "Iyanu" Bridges Hollywood and Nollywood
Nigerian actors Adesua Etomi and Stella Damasus, who voice some of the characters in Iyanu, say the series is important for authentic representation.
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.
Film + TV
03 March 2025
The Singular Eye of Nigerian Cinematographer KC Obiajulu
Known for visual compositions that stay on the mind long after they've finished playing, Obiajulu wants to leave viewers feeling something.
Film + TV
21 February 2025
For Nigerian Romcoms, Timini Egbuson is Ready to Take the Reins
The actor has led several contemporary Nigerian romance classics, earning the reputation of a generational heart-throb. Now, he is ready to take the wheels.
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 January 2025
Niyi Akinmolayan Talks 'Lisabi' and the Way Forward for Nollywood
The veteran filmmaker and ‘Lisabi’ director explains why the obstacles to Nollywood’s critical growth are primarily economic.
Profiles & Interviews
18 December 2024
Jade Osiberu Wants 'Christmas In Lagos' To Be A Holiday Classic
The rom-com tells a moving and hilarious holiday story of lost love and second chances with Lagos at its center.
Film + TV
17 December 2024
Here Are the 11 Must-Watch African Christmas Movies This Holiday
From festive romances to family dramas, these must-watch African Christmas films bring diverse cultures, heartfelt moments and holiday cheer to your screen this season.
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.'
Latest
07 December 2024
Is Netflix Exiting Nollywood?
Despite Netflix's denial, persistent rumors of scaling back in Nollywood is sending waves of uncertainty through Nigeria's entertainment industry.
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