Before the relatively recent era of New Nollywood productions as Ayinla, King of Thieves (Ageshinkole), Anikulapo and Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman, the Yoruba wing of Nollywood has thrived mainly
The ninth African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) celebrations began on Thursday May 18, 2023 with a series of activities lined up for the three-day occasion. First, there was an
Maybe Your Idea of Nollywood is Patience Ozokwor in the 2000s Sometime in late January, in a sea of standoffish bodies on an early morning train to Central London, I
“Man wey no fit take care of im family, na man?” or a variation of that, goes the mantra of Eric (Blossom Chukwujekwu), the protagonist of The Trade, an organized
Whether you’re a Nollywood fan or not, you can’t escape nor deny the roles that a lot of its characters play in shaping popular culture. From the crazy characters you
Nigeria has had an eclectic political history; from pre-colonial times to the era of British rule and the post-colonial period, the Nigerian diplomatic scene has undergone several transformations. The capturing
Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, has announced the release date of its newest Nigerian crime thriller, the star-studded Shanty Town. Created by the talented duo of Xavier Ighorodje
If Burna Boy’s 2021 Grammy success symbolizes Nigerian music’s global reach, that no Nigerian film has won or even been nominated for the Oscars’ International Film Feature (IFF) category, shows
The Nigerian entertainment industry is a thriving one. On the one hand, Nollywood has grown into one of the world’s largest contributors of films in terms of output, while, its own
“Good comedy is intelligent. It should say something meaningful and speak to the human condition,” Chinasa Anukam declares. “I want to make intelligent comedy.” Her voice, when it comes through
In a shocking statement released by his family, fans and friends around the world have been shaken by the news that beloved Nigerian Novelist, playwright, and filmmaker Biyi Bandele has
Nollywood fans can now enjoy the teaser for the crime thriller Brotherhood, which was released on Monday. The film, which is produced by Jade Osiberu, will show in cinemas this
Hey You is an upcoming romantic comedy that is already being touted by many as one of the “steamiest” Nollywood movies to come out in 2022. The film is written
Nollywood movies are popular for mirroring our society, feeding off the fear that engulfs us and teaching us life lessons. From cultism to black magic to myths about sex work
With streets still buzzing about the newly released Nollywood drama, Glamour Girls, which premiered on Netflix on June 24, 2022, viewers have trooped to YouTube to watch the original classic