•Winifred Winifred Ugwu-Iwunze, a renowned actress, who made waves in the 90s, featuring in early movies like “ Aki na Ukwu”, ‘Lost to Lust”, ”Last Party”, now rested sitcom, “Heaven’s Gate” among others before she disappeared from the screen has surfaced, and she’s staging a comeback to her first love-acting. Winifred was one of the […...
The Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID,Yaba, has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of two Nollywood production crew members, found lifeless inside a parked vehicle within a premises in Lekki Phase 1, where a movie was being filmed. The deceased were identified as Godstime Imeh, a lighting director and CEO of ...
•Toyin Abraham, Ini Edo and Funke Akindele The festive season, typically from mid-December, remains one of the most lucrative periods in Nigeria’s movie industry, with many filmmakers smiling to the bank from box-office returns. The year 2025 was no exception, as several films went head-to-head in a fierce race to emerge as the most watched mo...
Nollywood’s festive movie season has been marred by allegations of copyright infringement involving two Christmas-themed films. A Kristmas to Love, produced by Lily Perez Films, became a Top 5 family Christmas movie on YouTube after its December release. Viewers later accused George Hates Christmas by ChinnyLove Eze of copying key elements, in...
•Nollywood actresses Nollywood’s 2025 was a landmark year, with women at the forefront of a cinematic revolution. These trailblazing filmmakers shattered conventions, tackling themes of power, love, ambition, and identity, and audiences responded in droves. The year’s most impactful stories were crafted by women who refused to be confined to t...
•Chioma Chioma Blessing Nwaoha, popularly known as Spanky Diva, is a talented actress carving out her own legacy in Nollywood. Despite not being a household name yet, she’s already making waves with her impressive performances and versatility. Nwaoha’s debut movie, “King’s Wife” in 2020 showcased her talent and set her on the path to stardom, ...
•Housemates The Big Brother Naija reality show has been a launching pad for many aspiring artistes, providing a platform for them to gain fame and showcase their talents. Several former housemates have leveraged this opportunity to build successful careers in Nollywood, reports The Nation. Here are some notable examples: 1. Tobi Bakre (Season ...
•Lionheart, directed by Genevieve Nnaji Over the past two decades, the global entertainment landscape has witnessed a remarkable shift. What was once dominated by Western media giants is now increasingly defined by the vibrant pulse of African creativity — at the forefront of which stands Nigeria, reports Nigerian Tribune. Nollywood, the natio...
Seasoned actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has expressed concerns about the Nigerian film industry’s lack of structure, particularly regarding residual payments. Comparing her experiences in Nollywood and Hollywood, Omotola on Instagram, noted that despite spending 30 years in Nollywood and working on over 310 projects, she receives no residuals....
Nollywood filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan has attributed the withdrawal of some international movie streamers, such as Netflix and Amazon, from the Nigerian market to the devaluation of the naira. Akinmolayan made the claim on Channels TV yesterday. In a sharp policy shift, President Bola Tinubu abolished the fuel subsidy and consolidated multiple ...
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