The British Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale were both toddlers when their father died. Then Wale ...

Once upon a time, October 1 meant marching bands, flag-waving, and a sweet rush of national pride. Now? It feels more like a reminder that we’re still here, still hustling, and still somehow making it ...

From real-life stories to fiction inspired by real events, filmmakers in Nigeria have produced powerful works that show the human cost of insecurity. In the last couple of years, Nollywood has become ...

Iconic Nollywood movies, Wedding Party, '76, Wives on Strike, and more are turning 10 in 2026. Here’s why they are still worth watching today. It was also the year Netflix officially became available ...

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 ...

Ace comedian, Bright Okpocha AKA Basketmouth, who recently became a filmmaker, made his name by making people laugh. But last week, some of those who had found him funny, notably within Nollywood, had ...

Rooted in rich Yoruba folklore and powered by striking visuals, the movie quickly captured the hearts of Nigerian audiences ...

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has shared an insight into her early days as a filmmaker in the Nigerian movie industry. The box-office quee ...