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

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June 2, 2026

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

The Film Blog

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May 6, 2026

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

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April 23, 2026

Nigerian Films Win International Festivals, so Why Don’t We Take Them Seriously at Home?

In May 2025, My Father’s Shadow made history. Directed by Akinola Davies Jr., it became the first Nigerian film ever selected for the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection. It screened in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section and won a Special Mention for the Caméra d’Or. Variety called it miraculous, and Rotten Tomatoes gave it... Read More

Do Our Nollywood Films Have A Chance At An Oscar Nomination?

The 98th Academy Awards were held a few days ago, and with South Korea’s cinema history now boasting multiple Oscar wins, most notably Parasite in 2020, the question on our mind is whether Nollywood might be next in line for a nomination in the near future. As of 2025, three Nollywood films had been submitted... Read More

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September 11, 2023

‘Kanaani’ Gets September 14 Nigerian Movie Premiere Date, Nationwide Cinema Release on September 15!

Tola Olatunji and Jennifer Mairo have announced the dates for the Nigerian grand premiere of highly-anticipated movie. Tipped to be an eye-opening, emotional rollercoaster, the movie’s private screening will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Filmhouse,Landmark Victoria Island and subsequently release for viewing in cinemas nationwide from Friday, September 15, 2023. ‘Kanaani’ illuminates... Read More

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April 9, 2021

Is Nollywood getting better or worse? These unpopular opinions on Twitter have the answers

Is Nollywood getting better or worse? The answer could lie in the Nollywood era one grew up in. While 90’s Nollywood movies hold a certain lo-fi charm, including the ones leading into the early and mid-aughts, they were driven by ambitious filmmakers who worked within industry limitations. Lack of funding, technical infrastructure and an upscale... Read More

The Media Blog

Nigerian films, nollywood, Nollywood movies, OC Ukeje

June 20, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji says her “vision for movies is different from what Nigeria currently produces” | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Universal Music Group unveils Burna Boy as the latest signing In a post on their Instagram page on June 19, the international label wrote: ‘New Deal Alert… Proud to welcome Burna Boy to the #UMPG family’. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkLxqvVgwvr/?taken-by=umpg... Read More

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May 10, 2013

Opinion: How to sell your Nollywood blockbuster in 2 minutes

by Seun Ajayi As an unrepentant media buff, I’m one of those Nigerians who has his overpriced data bundle depleted by the common practice of watching youtube videos, A LOT of you tube videos. Since Nigeria got its share of the new media explosion, Nollywood producers swiftly moved from the expensive and then popular TV... Read More

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

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

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

Nigerian Films Win International Festivals, so Why Don’t We Take Them Seriously at Home?

Do Our Nollywood Films Have A Chance At An Oscar Nomination?

‘Kanaani’ Gets September 14 Nigerian Movie Premiere Date, Nationwide Cinema Release on September 15!

Is Nollywood getting better or worse? These unpopular opinions on Twitter have the answers

Give the money to Funke! How the numbers show Nigeria’s entertainment industry is ready for big money

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji says her “vision for movies is different from what Nigeria currently produces” | More stories

Opinion: How to sell your Nollywood blockbuster in 2 minutes

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