Nigeria is known for its diverse culture and geopolitical relevance in the larger African region. Its significant population has made it an important destination for the production, distribution, and ...
The director Daniel Oriahi is capturing the audience’s attention with his latest film, “The Weekend,” which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival. By Nicolas Rapold The bustling Nigerian film industry ...
Filmmakers in the north of Nigeria are pushing the boundaries of censorship in search of international recognition.
Long overshadowed by south Nigeria's Nollywood, filmmakers in the north of Africa's cinema powerhouse are pushing boundaries ...
ABUJA, Nigeria — A Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story of corruption and police brutality in Africa’s most populous country has reached record viewership numbers on Netflix charts ...
The greeting "namaste" associated with yoga and the Pidgin word for trouble, "wahala", widely used across the world thanks to Afrobeats, speak to Indian and Nigerian influences on the English language ...
A new Nigerian revenge thriller has Netflix subscribers in a chokehold this week. This 2023 title landed on the streamer on September 22 and immediately became the #1 movie worldwide. The Black Book ...
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Nollywood hits mega strides

Explore the mega strides of Nollywood as Funke Akindele's films cross the N2 billion mark, setting new records and boosting ...
The much awaited movie "Half of a Yellow Sun", is set to premiere in Nigerian Cinemas on August 1. Shareman Media and FilmOne Distribution, are happy to announce that the highly anticipated movie, ...
The distinctive makeup of early-aughts Nigerian movies is coming back — and so is the daring attitude of the women who wore it. By Houreidja Tall In the early 2000s, the femme fatales of Nollywood ...
The Nigerian film industry has prominently emerged on the global stage, gaining recognition for its compelling narratives and diverse talent pool. Among its most significant assets are the Nigerian ...