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Shalom Tewobola

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Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

If you’ve been even remotely active online, the words Achalugo and Odogwu have likely crossed your path, either directly or embedded in brands like Piggyvest’s marketing materials. Perhaps you’ve also encountered the lavish praise hailing Love in Every Word as one of 2025’s cinematic masterpieces, or declarations that Omoni Oboli has revolutionized NollyTube. If we […]

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NAIFF: The AI Film Festival Leading Cinema Revolution in Nigeria

In 1903, when the Wright brothers’ contraption lifted off the ground at Kitty Hawk, it didn’t inspire awe. Many were unsettled, even frightened. The idea of man defying gravity felt unnatural, and skepticism ran deep. The New York Times, in a famously dismissive moment, predicted it could take one to ten million years before humans […]

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3 weeks ago

NAIFF: The AI Film Festival Leading Cinema Revolution in Nigeria

6 Nollywood Films to Mark on Your Calendar This April

April is shaping up to be an exciting month for Nollywood, as a host of new releases promise to captivate audiences with fresh narratives, innovative themes, and top-tier performances. Following the staggering success of Omoni Oboli’s Love in Every Word (a film that dominated Q1 with Odogwu and Achalugo endearments and also ignited nationwide conversations). […]

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3 weeks ago

6 Nollywood Films to Mark on Your Calendar This April

Sharon Rotimi Is Booked, Busy, and Just Getting Started

In 2022, fresh from completing her training at Del-York Creative Academy, Sharon Rotimi stepped into the industry with a drive to take on meaningful roles. In just a short time, she has built an impressive portfolio across both streaming platforms and television, with standout performances, including Closed Book, which earned a selection at the prestigious […]

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4 weeks ago

Sharon Rotimi Is Booked, Busy, and Just Getting Started

Has France Replaced Abuja as Nigeria’s Capital?

Yesterday, while a major Lagos road was closed, leaving Lagosians struggling to navigate alternative routes on the island, President Tinubu jetted off on yet another trip to France. According to a statement signed by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president will use the visit to assess his administration’s midterm performance, an assessment many Nigerians would […]

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1 month ago

Has France Replaced Abuja as Nigeria’s Capital?

Should Surrogacy Be Reduced to Moral Absolutes?

A young woman agrees to be a surrogate for the wealthy woman she works for. She has the time, needs the money, and sees no reason to refuse. But when the child is born, something shifts, an attachment she hadn’t anticipated. In the end, she flees the hospital and chooses to raise the baby herself. […]

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1 month ago

Should Surrogacy Be Reduced to Moral Absolutes?

Kaelo Iyizoba Joins the Growing Impact of Nigerian Filmmakers In the Diaspora

Sundance has long been a driving force in the global film industry, with its Sundance Film Festival recognized as one of the most prestigious platforms for independent cinema. In a historic moment for Nigerian cinema, C.J. Obasi’s Mami Wata became the first Nigerian film to have its world premiere at the festival, earning the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Cinematography, a milestone that highlights Sundance’s role in elevating diverse storytelling.

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1 month ago

Kaelo Iyizoba Joins the Growing Impact of Nigerian Filmmakers In the Diaspora

Funke Akindele’s “Finding Me” Is A Discordant Symphony of Talents

The promotional poster for Finding Me proudly proclaims it comes “from the producers of the 3 biggest Nollywood blockbusters.” The film is produced by FAAN (Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network) and directed by Funke Akindele, with Isioma Osaje as co-director. Undeniably, Akindele is one of Nollywood’s most accomplished filmmakers and the three films the poster likely […]

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1 month ago

Funke Akindele’s “Finding Me” Is A Discordant Symphony of Talents
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