Tag: Nollywood

In a recent announcement, Dr Husseini Shaibu, the Executive Director and CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) unveiled an exciting initiative poised to transform the way ...

Nigeria’s presence at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival was not so much a coming-of-age as a reminder: Nollywood arrived on the global stage long ago. What’s evolving now—and far more ...

Nollywood has moved from modest roots with grainy images to become a daring, internationally renowned force. Behind the revolution is a new generation of actors, directors, and producers reshaping African ...

Nigeria's film industry continues its impressive rise, with its box office generating £1.85 million in revenue during the first quarter of 2025, according to figures released by the Cinema Exhibitors ...

Authorities in Kano State, northern Nigeria, have suspended 22 Hausa-language drama series from airing or streaming, citing violations of local censorship laws. The move, announced on Monday, 19 May 2025, ...

Nigerian filmmakers increasingly turn to YouTube for new movie releases as global streaming services retreat from the market. A notable example is Omoni Oboli's romantic comedy Love in Every Word, ...

As demand for African storytelling increases, Kenya's television industry is stepping into the global spotlight, driven by fresh narratives, quality production, and strategic international partnerships. Long overshadowed by Nigeria's Nollywood, ...

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Timini Egbuson's directorial debut, "Reel Love," has taken the Nigerian box office by storm, surpassing an impressive gross of US$195,781. For five consecutive weeks, this romantic ...

Toyosi Akerele-Oguniji, a human development expert turned filmmaker, is celebrating the debut of Makemation, Africa's first feature film focused on artificial intelligence. Following the film's unveiling to a star-studded audience ...

Nollywood is gearing up for the global theatrical debut of its thrilling new crime drama, Red Circle, which will premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on June 6, 2025. Produced by ...