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August 18, 2026

Africa Magic Sets ‘Hello Future Me’ Premiere, Sequel to ‘Dear Future Me’ for August 31

Africa Magic has set Monday, 31 August as the premiere date for Hello Future Me, the sequel to its 2025 romantic drama, Dear Future Me. The 26-episode series will debut on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151 and GOtv Channel 8) at 9pm WAT, with new episodes airing weekdays. In Dear Future Me, viewers watched Boma (Femi Adekanye)... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dapper Music Boss Challenges Artists to Forensic Audit Over Allegations
August 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Dapper Music Boss Challenges Artists to Forensic Audit Over Allegations

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Dapper Music Boss challenges artists to forensic audit over allegations Damilola ‘Dapper’ Akinwunmi, CEO of Dapper Music, has denied allegations of contractual violations and financial impropriety made by former signees T.I Blaze, Seyi Vibez and... Read More
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Why Do Nigerian Youths Want “Colours of Fire” Removed From Netflix? 
August 11, 2026

Why Do Nigerian Youths Want “Colours of Fire” Removed From Netflix? 

Nollywood Director Niyi Akinmolayan’s AMVCA-award-winning film “Colours of Fire” was added to Netflix just a few days ago, and Nigerian youths are displaying their displeasure with the film. Though “Colours of Fire” seemingly received praise during its run in theaters, the Netflix launch of the film has proven that Nigerian youths are not as pleased... Read More
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What About “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Is Making People Cry In Cinemas? 
August 4, 2026

What About “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Is Making People Cry In Cinemas? 

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has only been in cinemas for five days, and not only has it broken box office records, but it has also gained the love and support of millions of viewers worldwide, with the most common reactions being tears and an overwhelming emotional response. The response to this film has us wondering:... Read More
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Why Does The “Children of Blood and Bones" Trailer Feel Like Another "Black Panther"?
August 3, 2026

Why Does The “Children of Blood and Bones” Trailer Feel Like Another “Black Panther”?

The trailer for the highly anticipated adaptation of the Nigerian-inspired fantasy “Children of Blood and Bones” was released recently, and while it received praise for how good it looks, the internet has pointed out that it looks a lot like a trailer for “Black Panther” or “The Woman King,” and we wonder why that is. ... Read More
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Why Does The “Children of Blood And Bones” Trailer Feel Like Another Black Panther?
July 31, 2026

Can Children of Blood and Bone become Afrobeats’ biggest Hollywood moment yet?

When the first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone dropped, much of the conversation focused on the cast. Nigerians debated the accents, questioned the representation and dissected Hollywood’s interpretation of a story inspired by Yoruba mythology. But another detail quietly signalled that this adaptation could be doing something Hollywood has rarely attempted with African... Read More
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Who Promised Us Damson Idris?
July 29, 2026

Who Promised Us Damson Idris?

Over the weekend, Marvel announced David Jonsson as the next Black Panther. The reactions didn’t surprise me. Not because people disliked David Jonsson. But because many had already cast Damson Idris in their minds months ago. For months, social media had been telling us the same story. Fan pages posted it. Entertainment blogs repeated it.... Read More
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Wande Thomas Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist
July 29, 2026

Wande Thomas Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Wande Thomas is a creative director, filmmaker, and media entrepreneur building the next generation of African content ecosystems. As the Founder and Creative Director of Urbangidi, he has spent over a decade creating culturally relevant stories across film, television, digital media, and branded content, delivering projects for brands including Access Bank, AIICO Insurance, Maggi, Delta... Read More
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Nigeria Records Africa's Biggest Petrol Price Rise in 2026
July 29, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Records Africa’s Biggest Petrol Price Rise in 2026

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria records Africa’s biggest petrol price rise in 2026 Nigeria recorded the highest increase in petrol prices in Africa during the first half of 2026, with pump prices rising by 39.5%, according to a report... Read More
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Project X Concludes with a Captivating Final Performance at MUSON Centre
July 27, 2026

Project X Concludes with a Captivating Final Performance at MUSON Centre

Project X, the acclaimed stage production by The MECT Company, brought its successful run to a fitting close on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with a captivating final performance at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. The finale delivered an unforgettable evening of compelling storytelling, powerful performances, and immersive theatre, earning sustained applause from audiences and members of... Read More
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July 22, 2026

Peggy Ovire, Teniola Aladese, Jide Kosoko, Patrick Doyle and Ayo Adesanya star in Madam President as Episode One premieres on YouTube 

The highly anticipated political drama Madam President officially premieres its first episode on ChudeFilms on YouTube, following widespread excitement generated by its official trailer. Inspired by true-life events, the three-part series marks the first scripted project executive produced by media entrepreneur and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo. Announcing the premiere, Jideonwo wrote, “The story begins... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | World Bank Says 79% of Nigerians Remain Poor or Vulnerable
July 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | World Bank Says 79% of Nigerians Remain Poor or Vulnerable

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. World Bank says 79% of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable Nearly three years after major economic reforms, about 79% of Nigerians remain poor or at risk of falling into poverty, according to new World Bank... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of the Day | Ibrahim Chatta Says Insecurity Is Hurting Epic Film Production as Actors Refuse To Come To Oyo
July 10, 2026

Top 5 Stories of the Day | Ibrahim Chatta Says Insecurity Is Hurting Epic Film Production as Actors Refuse To Come To Oyo

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Ibrahim Chatta says insecurity is hurting epic film production as actors refuse to come to Oyo Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has said that rising insecurity in Nigeria is discouraging filmmakers and actors from participating in... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019
July 2, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019 Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he briefly quit acting in 2019 because he was unhappy with the quality of roles and the low pay.... Read More
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Akinola Davies Jr. has been invited to join the Academy. What does this mean for Nollywood?
June 29, 2026

Akinola Davies Jr. has been invited to join the Academy. What does this mean for Nollywood?

British-Nigerian filmmaker and one of the brains behind the 2026 most awarded AMVCA film “My Father’s Shadow” has been invited to join the Academy, joining a list of talented Nigerian filmmakers and actors on the list. Talented actors Sopé Dìrísù and Akinola Davis Jr. were the only two Nigerians invited to the academy this year,... Read More
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10 Nollywood TV Series You Can Binge-Watch Before The Month Is Over
June 22, 2026

10 Nollywood TV Series You Can Binge-Watch Before The Month Is Over

Before the month ends, there are exciting Nollywood TV series to binge-watch, from romance to thrillers, dramas, and more; there is something for whatever genre you enjoy.  This series revolves around the political power struggles of a businesswoman whose lust for power causes unbridled chaos. The series stars Sola Sobowale, Toni Tones, Nse Ikpe Etim,... Read More
The Film Blog
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The Polygamist: Why Can’t Nigerians Boycott the South African TV Series?
June 19, 2026

The Polygamist: Why Can’t Nigerians Boycott the South African TV Series?

The newly released South African series “The Polygamist” is now number 1 on Netflix Nigeria, even amid growing tensions between the two countries, fueled by xenophobia displayed by South Africans. While many, including Afrobeat superstar Davido, can’t seem to get enough of the show, many Nigerians are using the series to highlight Nigerians’ refusal to... Read More
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Blood Sisters 2: Is Nigeria Ready to Accept Sex Scenes in Nollywood, or Are They Only Acceptable in Hollywood?
June 9, 2026

Blood Sisters 2: Is Nigeria Ready to Accept Sex Scenes in Nollywood, or Are They Only Acceptable in Hollywood?

Beloved Netflix miniseries “Blood Sisters” released season 2 of the series on the 5th of June. Since its release, there have been conversations on controversial and exciting scenes in the series, but the one that has piqued the most interest has been the conversation on the sex scenes in the series, and the reactions have... Read More
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Here Is How These 5 Nigerian Content Creators Crossed Into Film, Music or Fashion Without Losing Their Audience
June 4, 2026

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
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7 Nollywood Directors Whose Next Film You Should Already Be Anticipating
May 19, 2026

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
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May 16, 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
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