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Who Are The OG’s Of YouTube Nollywood?

Who Are The OG’s Of YouTube Nollywood?

Nollywood YouTube has started gaining prominence now and has become one of the most popular streaming platforms in the country, but before its prominence, there were YouTube filmmakers who set the pace. Names like Uche Mbubano and Ruth Kadiri, among others, set the stage for how YouTube is seen today. In this article, we list... Read More

entertainment, film, nollywood, OG youtube nollywood, youtube

Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend (June 5th - June 7th)

Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend (June 5th – June 7th)

This weekend in Lagos is filled with fun events, from raves and movie raves to game nights and playgrounds for adults. There is something for everyone this weekend. Party the night away at the Element House, one of the biggest events to hold in Lagos. It will be happening on June 5th at Queens Park... Read More

entertainment, film, Lagos lifestyle, lifestyle, nightlife, parties, Stage plays, Weekend events

Here Is How These 5 Nigerian Content Creators Crossed Into Film, Music or Fashion Without Losing Their Audience

Here Is How These 5 Nigerian Content Creators Crossed Into Film, Music or Fashion Without Losing Their Audience

The content creation industry has slowly become a pipeline for creatives to enter the industries of their choice, be it fashion, music, or film. These creators start out their careers as social media influencers, which helps them build an audience and eventually catapults them into a bigger scene. However, while it is incredible that they... Read More

content creation, entertainment, fashion, film, nollywood

Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This June 2026

Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This June 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this June to keep viewers glued to their TV screens. Exploring all genres from comedy to action to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this June. The award-winning film is making its way... Read More

entertainment, film, film industry, films in june, Nigerian films, nollywood

Here’s Why Your Favorite Nollywood Movies Don’t Spend Long in Cinemas

Nigerian filmmakers have been complaining about cinemas sabotaging them by giving them terrible screen times or simply refusing to acknowledge their movies. People like Toyin Abraham and, most recently, Faithia Williams have complained about cinemas’ screentime affecting their viewership and making it difficult for their audiences, and it has us wondering, what exactly is the... Read More

cinemas, filmmakers, films, Nigerian films, nollywood

The World Is Talking About This Nollywood Film, Nigerians Are Not

After the success of “My Father’s Shadow” at the 2026 AMVCA, a conversation began on Nigerian films that do not get attention from the Nigerian audience. While these films are often very well done, due to the fact that the producers and sometimes the cast are not well-known by the Nigerian film audience, they do... Read More

AMVCA, Clarissa, My father’s shadow, Nigerian films, nollywood

10 Nollywood Films of 2026 You Should Have Watched By Now

10 Nollywood Films of 2026 You Should Have Watched By Now

Nollywood has had an interesting run in 2026; from romantic films to comedies and even thrillers, there has been something for everyone. If you haven’t seen at least two of these films, have you really been keeping up with Nollywood? Which of these 10 Nollywood films released in 2026 have you watched, and which are... Read More

Cinema, entertainment, films, movies, netflix, nollywood, Prime Video, theatre

7 Christian Films To Binge Watch This Sunday

7 Christian Films To Binge Watch This Sunday

As a Christian, it is important to watch films that align with your faith, and to help with that, we have compiled a list of 7 Christian films you can binge-watch on YouTube this Sunday. These films span diverse genres to suit whatever you enjoy watching, from romance and comedy to slice of life and... Read More

christian films, Christianity, gospel, nollywood, Religion, Zion

Best Photography From The Ojude Oba Festival

The 2026 Ojude Oba Festival was held on the 29th of May, and as usual, the looks from the festival have gone viral. The looks from this year were colorful, regal and felt like a nod to the intersection between cultural, historical and modern fashion. In this article, we list our top 8 favorite looks... Read More

Culture, Fashion

Akin Faminu, Aso Oke, Eniola Badmus, fashion, filmmaker, Ojude Oba

Should More Music Video Directors Venture Into Filmmaking?

Should More Music Video Directors Venture Into Filmmaking?

There has been a noticeable shift towards filmmaking among video directors in Nigeria, most recently Dammy Twitch. His journey into the film-making industry began with “Call of My Life,” a film that, after only 10 days, has surpassed ₦200 million at the box office, giving it both commercial and social media success. However, Dammy Twitch... Read More

Call of my life, directors, filmmaking, music video directors, nollywood

10 Nollywood Films Based on True Life Stories You Probably Didn’t Know About

10 Nollywood Films Based on True Life Stories You Probably Didn’t Know About

A lot of Nollywood films have drawn inspiration from real-life events, whether from the early ’20s, the military regime, or Nigeria’s history. In this article, we list 10 films you probably didn’t know were inspired by real-life events. This 2016 film is a masterpiece retelling of Nigeria’s successful containment of the 2014 Ebola outbreak. The... Read More

based on true life story, entertainment, films, movies, nigerian realities, nollywood films

What Do The Streets Think About “Call Of My Life”?

What Do The Streets Think About “Call Of My Life”?

Over a week ago, a Nollywood rom-com directed by Dammy Twitch was released in cinemas, and the reactions to it have been both exciting and shocking to witness. Although the reactions have been largely positive, a few questions have been raised by people who watched the film. The largest commentary, however, has been, “Nollywood needs... Read More

Call of my life, Dammy Twitch, entertainment, film, nollywood

7 Nollywood Directors Whose Next Film You Should Already Be Anticipating

7 Nollywood Directors Whose Next Film You Should Already Be Anticipating

The Nollywood industry has several big names who, year in and year out, put out films that keep us entertained and glued to our screens. From romance to thrillers, epic films, and even comedy, these Nollywood directors have made some of the biggest films out of Nigeria, and you should be anticipating their next films.... Read More

directors, film, fimmakers, nollywood, Nollywood directors, nollywood industry

5 Nigerian Short Films That Are Better Than Most Full-Length Features

5 Nigerian Short Films That Are Better Than Most Full-Length Features

Nigerian films have hidden gems in every corner, from YouTube films to cinema films that do not gain enough traction; the most underrated gems are the short films. Some of these short films are often uploaded to YouTube and don’t get the love they deserve, even though some have better scripts than many full-length films.... Read More

films, nollywood, Short films, youtube

Film_Lab_Africa_Programme_2026

Film Lab Africa 2: The UK Funds Nigerian TV While NTA Sleeps

The British Council launched Film Lab Africa 2 in May 2026. The accelerator program targets Nigerian writers, producers, and directors between the ages of 18 and 35. It offers episodic writing training, a physical residency, pilot production funding, and direct industry showcase events. Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife provides mentorship and co-production pathways. A UK government organisation... Read More

creatives, film, nigeria

Afrobeats Meets the World in the 2026 World Cup as ‘Dai Dai’ May Be This Decade’s ‘Waka Waka’

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Visa Rules Raise Questions for Nigerian Fans

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. 2026 World Cup visa rules raise questions for Nigerian fans The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, with 48 countries set to compete across the United States, Canada, and... Read More

Story of the day

ALEXX EKUBO, BTS, entertainment, film, Genevieve Nnaji, information, nigeria, reports, Tinubu

Best 5 Nollywood Films To Watch That Promote Mental Health

Best 5 Nollywood Films To Watch That Promote Mental Health

May is Mental Awareness Month, and it reminds us of the importance of knowing about mental health and mental disorders that people struggle with. In this article, we list 5 Nigerian films that do a great job of discussing mental health, raising awareness, and pointing out ways to better navigate it as a Nigerian with... Read More

films, mental health, mental health awareness, nollywood, nollywood films

Hidden Gem YouTube Films

10 Hidden Gem YouTube Films That You Should Watch Before The End Of May

The Nigerian YouTube film space offers a wide range of films you can watch. In this article, we list our 10 hidden-gem YouTube films that you have to watch before the end of May. These films will captivate you and have you wanting more. This film follows the life of a young woman whose life... Read More

entertainment, Hidden Gem YouTube Films, Media, movies, nollywood, unpopular YouTube films, YouTube films

AMVCA Fashion: Are the Outfits Only Presentable in Photoshoots, Not on the Red Carpet?

YNaija’s Best Dressed Celebrities At The 2026 AMVCA

The 2026 AMVCA happened over the weekend, and we saw several looks that had us at the edge of our seats for more. From big-name designers to designers who have only started coming up in recent years, there was an abundance of artistic expression on the red carpet. In this article, we list our top... Read More

AMVCA, AMVCA fashion, events, fashion, film, nollywood

The AMVCA Red Carpet Is Where Nollywood Tells the World What It Thinks of Itself. This Year's Said Something Worth Examining.

The AMVCA Red Carpet Is Where Nollywood Tells the World What It Thinks of Itself. This Year’s Said Something Worth Examining.

Queen Mercy Atang walked into the Eko Hotel convention centre on May 9 wearing a gold gown shaped like a bread pyramid. She carried a literal pot of beans as an accessory. Eniola Ajao arrived in a yellow dress constructed entirely from inflated balloons. A few feet away, actors like Osas Ighodaro and Mercy Eke... Read More

AMVCA, AMVCA twelfth edition, entertainment, film, Media

Kemi-Adetiba

Kemi Adetiba Directed the Most Nominated Series at the AMVCA. She Was Not Nominated for Best Director. That Evokes Curiosity.

To Kill A Monkey secured eight nominations ahead of the May 9 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The series dominated the technical and acting categories, earning the third-highest nomination total of the 12th edition. The recognition raises an interesting question about the voting mechanics. Kemi Adetiba received no nomination for Best Director. Stella Damasus received... Read More

AMVCA 2026: Who Will Go Home With the Best Movie Award?

AMVCA 2026: Who Will Go Home With the Best Movie Award?

The 2026 AMVCA is two days away, and with heavy hitters nominated in each category, we are excited to find out who will take home the win for the “Best Movie Award.” The nominees list for the Best Movie Award for this year’s AMVCA is filled with some of our favorite films in recent years,... Read More

2026 AMVCA, AMVCA, Best Movie, Cinema, discussion, film, movie, nollywood

Africa Film Fund

A Billion Dollars Just Entered the African Film Ecosystem. You Probably Can’t Access It.

Over $1 billion is entering the African film ecosystem. Afreximbank launched the Africa Film Fund, capitalised at $1 billion and managed through its private equity arm, FEDA. Next Narrative Africa and HEVA Fund jointly deployed a $40 million financing vehicle. Industry press releases project massive opportunities for local creators. But a close reading of the... Read More

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entertainment, film

Are You a Cinephile If You Haven’t Watched These 10 Nigerian Films?

Are You a Cinephile If You Haven’t Watched These 10 Nigerian Films?

Many of us say we are cinephiles, but are you really one if you haven’t seen some of the films that Nigerian directors have put out over the past 3 decades? Nollywood releases great films with an exceptional cast almost every year, and if you haven’t seen the 10 on this list, have you really... Read More

Cinema, cinephile, film, films, netflix, Nigerian films, Prime Video, series, Showmax, youtube

Nollywood Movies Coming Out This May 2026

Nollywood Movies Coming Out This May 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this May, keeping viewers glued to their TV screens and eager to head to the cinemas. The films coming out this month span all genres, from comedy and action to romance and even fantasy. These are some of the movies and series you should look out... Read More

Ajosepo, Call of my life, Gingerrr, Iyaloja, nollywood films, Okunjawa

10 Nollywood Films From The 1990s That We Can’t Stop Thinking About

10 Nollywood Films From The 1990s That We Can’t Stop Thinking About

Nollywood has seen significant growth over the last two decades, but before that, the industry churned out some of the greatest Nigerian films in the 1990s. Some of these films we have not been able to stop thinking about. Which of these films have you seen? Which would you add to your list? ‘Living In... Read More

entertainment, film, nollywood, Nollywood films from the 1990s

The Michael Jackson Biopic Made $217 Million in a Weekend. African Music Has the Stories. It Doesn't Have the Studios.

The Michael Jackson Biopic Made $217 Million in a Weekend. African Music Has the Stories. It Doesn’t Have the Studios.

The box office receipts for Lionsgate’s Michael arrived in late April, and the numbers looked like a world tour. The Antoine Fuqua-directed film pulled $217 million globally in its debut weekend. Jaafar Jackson played his uncle while Universal Pictures and Lionsgate handled the distribution. Fans dressed up and treated the cinema like a concert venue.... Read More

film, Hollywood, michael, michael biopic, Michael Jackson

Mildred Okwo and Canal+ Just Showed Us Who Really Decides Nollywood’s Biggest Night

Mildred Okwo and Canal+ Just Showed Us Who Really Decides Nollywood’s Biggest Night

Filmmaker Mildred Okwo wrote on X on Monday that she expects this year’s AMVCA to be the last one. In a follow-up post, she said owners chasing quick returns wouldn’t keep bankrolling expensive shows that took years to pay back. The new owners are Canal+, the French conglomerate that took control of MultiChoice in September... Read More

Canal+, film, Mildred Okwo, nollywood, Showmax

Nollywood's Biggest Studios Are Building a Cartel. Independent Filmmakers Should Pay Attention

Nollywood’s Biggest Studios Are Consolidating. Independent Filmmakers Should Pay Attention

Four of Nigeria’s most powerful film entities sat at the same table in January 2026 to sign a single production contract. EbonyLife Group, Genesis Group, Nile Media Entertainment, and Silverbird Group are co-producing the film adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives. The project stars actors like Odunlade Adekola and... Read More

EbonyLife Group, Independent Filmmakers, Nile Media Entertainment, Nollywood's Biggest Studios, Silverbird group, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

10 Nollywood Actors and Actresses We Want to See in a Drama Film

10 Nollywood Actors and Actresses We Want to See in a Drama Film

Nollywood has never had a talent problem; what it sometimes has is a casting problem: the wrong actors in the wrong roles, or the right actors in films that do not ask nearly enough of them. Some of the best performers in Nigerian cinema are sitting in comedies and action films when what they really... Read More

film, Nollywood Actors and Actresses We Want to See in a Drama Film

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