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The Year-On-Year Success Of Funke Akindele’s Film Releases Since The 2020s

December 11, 2025

Nollywood Movies And Series Coming Out This December 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this December to keep viewers rooted to the front of their tv screens. Exploring all genres from comedy, to actions to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this December. ‘Behind The Scenes’ tells... Read More

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The Year-On-Year Success Of Funke Akindele’s Film Releases Since The 2020s

November 20, 2025

The Year-On-Year Success Of Funke Akindele’s Film Releases Since The 2020s

Funke Akindele has had years of success, especially in this decade. The actress, filmmaker, and producer has created movies and stories that have become blockbusters and billion-naira projects, putting her high up on the list of women in the Industry revolutionizing the film scene. With a career spanning over two decades, the actress has made... Read More

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November 7, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Niyi Akinmolayan Set To Drop December Movie, “Colours Of Fire”

November 6, 2025

Top 3 Nollywood Films To Expect In December 2025

December is often highly anticipated in the film world, especially for the holiday lineup and the diverse movies Nollywood has in cinemas. This year, the holiday-season movie lineup in cinemas is filled with films from big industry names. In this article, we list three anticipated movies scheduled for December. Another big movie from Nollywood veteran... Read More

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Nollywood Movies Coming Out This November 2025

November 4, 2025

Nollywood Movies Coming Out This November 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this November 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 November: This psychological thriller follows the life of an accomplished... Read More

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October 30, 2025

Ten Classic Nollywood Films To Rewatch

Nollywood has given us some unforgettable movies over the years, and a few have really stood out as true classics. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering Nigerian films, some movies are worth watching again. These top 10 Nollywood classics aren’t just entertaining; they also have memorable stories and amazing performances that make them... Read More

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Farmer's Bride

October 7, 2025

Nollywood Movies And Series Out This October 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this October 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 you should look out for this October: Thinline follows the life of a respectable Nigerian pastor whose life... Read More

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September 29, 2025

Here Are 5 Ways You Can Celebrate The Independence Day Holiday

The Nigerian Independence Day is just a few days away, and in case you have been wondering what to do and how to celebrate the one day holiday, in this article we list five ways you can celebrate this Independence Day holiday. The Independence Day holiday is the perfect day to catch up on all... Read More

For The Culture

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September 17, 2025

10 Underrated Nollywood Films To Watch

Nollywood has put out so many amazing movies, and every year there are movies that get so much attention, and there are some that are just not talked about enough, even with how beautiful the storytelling is. In this article, we list ten criminally underrated Nollywood movies that are a must watch. This movie follows... Read More

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September 9, 2025

Nollywood Films Coming Out This September 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this September to keep viewers rooted to the front of their TV screens. Exploring all genres from comedy, to actions to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies you should look out for this September: This movie details the life of a married... Read More

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Weekend watchlist

August 22, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Top 5 Classic Nigerian Romance Films to Rewatch in 2025

Nollywood has produced so many hits, in every genre possible and the classic Nigerian romance films touched hearts in a way that many new movies have not been able to. Here are 5 classic Nigerian romance films that you can check out; The daughter of a wealthy man finds that her heart has chosen the... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

If you’d rather relax by seeing a movie or binge-watching a series, this weekend’s watchlist brings to your doorstep some of the best trending movies to unwind with this weekend. Here are some of the movies/series to watch this weekend. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and shown across cinemas in Nigeria, Sonny Hayes, who was Formula... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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February 21, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Weekend Watchlist

January 10, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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AFRIFF 2024: Here Is The List Of The Globe Awards Honorees and Winners

November 12, 2024

AFRIFF 2024: Here Is The List Of The Globe Awards Honorees and Winners

The 2024 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) began and ended between November 3 and 9, leaving the world with marvellous experiences and memories in the minds of those who participated and watched the week-long festival. The AFRIFF hosted its 13th edition in Lagos, Nigeria, themed “Indigenous to Global: Cultural Wealth to Global Prosperity”, focused on... Read More

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November 7, 2024

Nollywood Movies and Series to Expect in November 2024

This year, Nollywood filmmakers have blessed Nigerians by releasing several movies that have left us with so many emotions, most of which are positive. With one month left in 2024, the film industry has proven that these filmmakers continuously push themselves to improve their creativity with each production released into the media for public consumption.... Read More

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September 13, 2024

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Mr Macaroni, Temi Ami-Williams, Star in “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” Set for World Premiere at the 2024 TIFF

August 10, 2024

Mr Macaroni, Temi Ami-Williams, Star in “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” Set for World Premiere at the 2024 TIFF

“The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” starring Mr Macaroni (Debo Adedayo), Temi Ami-Williams and Teniola Aladese, is scheduled for a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024. Directed and written by the Agbajowo Collective, the movie spotlights heavily on themes of governmental policies and their effect on the people. The... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Weekend Watchlist| Deadpool and Wolverine

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, series, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra... Read More

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Nollywood Movies and Series to Expect in June 2024

This year, Nollywood filmmakers have blessed Nigerians by releasing several movies that have left us with so many emotions, most of which are positive. With six months into 2024, the film industry has proven that these filmmakers continuously push themselves to improve their creativity with each production released into the media for public consumption. This... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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Violated short film

2024 Nollywood Short Films To Watch

“Not all heroes wear capes.” This saying can be applied to several contexts, and in this case, the heroes referenced are the Nollywood short films that never get into the mainstream media nor get the awards that they deserve. In a digital age where streaming services generate a lot of revenue for global media markets,... Read More

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

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LGBT

November 24, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: These are the LGBT themed films from Africa you should be looking to see.

For LGBT film makers, the film festival circuit has become an alternative sanctuary of sorts. The film festival circuit in Africa and beyond provides a safe space for creators of LGBT film and art to promote their art and gain grants and much needed critical acclaim before they push it out into the much wider... Read More

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October 20, 2017

How piracy of my films has made me lose so much money – AY

Comedian Ayo Makun popularly known as AY said he has “lost so much money” to piracy of his movies. The actor said this while speaking on CNN’s Marketplace Africa, hosted by Zain Asher. He said the Nigerian film industry is now attracting investors because of its profitability. “People are now beginning to know that you can... Read More

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Oscars

October 10, 2017

The Film Blog: 8 African films are contending for the Foreign Language Oscar. Not one is Nigerian

We’re not sure how exactly we feel about this – disappointed, broken-hearted or upbeat about the near future. Yes, the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars is not without its own controversies and deficiencies but a shot at a nomination in one of its most criticised yet crucial categories would have been a game... Read More

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