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Can Funke Akindele’s “The Four” Make It To ₦1bn Against DunesDay This December?

August 16, 2026

Can Funke Akindele’s “The Four” Make It To ₦1bn Against DunesDay This December?

Funke Akindele announced her December film, “The Four,” scheduled for release on December 11, 2026. This release comes a week before the highly anticipated releases of “Doomsday” and “Dune 3” (DunesDay). Despite the tight schedule, can she break her box office records and surpass ₦1 billion with these competing films? What You Should Know About... Read More

Avengers: Doomsday, Cinema, Dune 3, DunesDay, films, Hollywood, nollywood, The Four

Darasimi Ogbetah Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

August 11, 2026

Darasimi Ogbetah Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Darasimi Ogbetah is an emerging actress, model, Human Resources professional and content creator. She began her career in modelling in 2017, working as a face model for several makeup artists before going into Human Resources, where she juggled modelling and her HR career. In 2021, she made her film debut in “Hell’s Candidate” and in... Read More

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Darasimi Ogbetah, films, masterlist, nollywood, YNaija masterlist

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

AI, Cinema, film, netflix, nollywood, use of AI

Temitope Osoba

Remembering Temitope Osoba: Our Favourite Films by the Beloved Actress

Nollywood actor Temitope Osoba has died at the age of 40, and to us, that is a great loss of one of the most talented actors in the Yoruba film industry. Temitope’s almost 16 years in the Nollywood industry had her featuring in some great films, from romantic films to comedies and even thrillers. She... Read More

entertainment, films, nollywood, temitope osoba

Nollywood Films Coming Out This August 2026

Nollywood Films Coming Out This August 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of films and series coming out this August 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 films and series you should look out for this August. Set in an epic fantasy land ruled... Read More

Cinema, entertainment, films, kava, Media, movies, netflix, nollywood, Prime Video

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

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

Black Panther, children of blood and bones, entertainment, film, film industry, Hollywood, nollywood

Teniola Aladese Delivers a Confident Persona As “Amira Bello” in Madam President

Teniola Aladese a Nigerian actress, casting director, and film producer who began her career in production coordination for Africa Magic before appearing in movies in 2015 has been a trending topic for her role in the new 3-part YouTube series, “Madam President,” and it is important to understand how the actress playing “Amira Bello,” secured... Read More

AMVCA, Chude films, madam president, nollywood, Teniola Aladese

7 Nollywood Sleeper-hit Films Everyone Should Watch

Every year, Nollywood has a film that starts out slowly in the Nigerian box office, with some not even making it to the box office but still recording high ratings or having the biggest box office success. These films are often from unlikely directors or cast members, who eventually become the talk of the moment.... Read More

Breaded Life, Labake Olododo, Muri and Ko, My father’s shadow, nollywood

7 Nollywood Crew Members Behind Your Favourite Movies Who Deserve As Much Fame As The Actors

Nollywood’s global rise relies on brilliant behind-the-scenes creatives—directors, producers, and technicians. In this article, we list seven Nollywood crew members behind some of the best Nollywood films, who play a vital role in the production of our favourite movies. Some of these individuals have been in the industry for decades and are award-winning creatives. Tope... Read More

Adebayo Tijani, AMVCA, cinematography, Costume designer, Film crew, nollywood

Forest of a Thousand Daemons

What Would a Nigerian Odyssey Look Like?

Our oral traditions possess a beautiful, terrifying scale that rarely makes it past the pages of a first-draft script. A Nigerian odyssey demands far more than a basic road-trip plot or a simple change of location. It requires a total immersion into the psychological and spiritual weight of our folklore. For a screenwriter, the challenge... Read More

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Can Nollywood Create Its Own Blockbuster Season?

Nollywood cannot build a second blockbuster season simply by copying the Hollywood summer schedule. The economics of domestic cinema exhibition do not support it. In the United States, the summer movie season relies on millions of students on vacation, warm weather, and thousands of screens that allow multiple high-budget films to run simultaneously. Nigeria has... Read More

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8 Times Nigerian Artists Have Featured In Nollywood Films

8 Times Nigerian Artists Have Featured In Nollywood Films

Nigerian artists have built a reputation for crossing over into the Nollywood film industry, and although these roles are sometimes minor and often used as a shock factor, in other cases, these artists are the main or secondary characters who go on to wow us with their acting skills. In this article, we list 8... Read More

culture, entertainment, film, music meets film, Nigerian artists, nollywood

Mami Wata - CJ Obasi

Has Nollywood Finally Found Its Own Look?

For decades, the highest praise a Nigerian film could receive was a backhanded compliment: “It looks like a Hollywood movie.” That comparison revealed a deep creative anxiety. It suggested that Nollywood’s ultimate destination was merely to replicate the glossy, sterile visual grammar of Western cinema. Early attempts to upgrade production values often resulted in films... Read More

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Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

This weekend was exciting for all lovers of music globally, from Jay Z fans, to Rihanna fans, and Michael Jackson supporters. Nigerians also got a reprieve from the fear surrounding insecurity in the country as victims of kidnapping receive freedom. It was an exciting weekend. Actor Battling Cancer Receives Millions In Donations From Nigerians Nigerians... Read More

9ice, Beyonce, Jay Z, Michael Jackson, nollywood

7 Classic Christian Films We Grew Up On

7 Classic Christian Films We Grew Up On

Nigerian Christians grew up watching many Mount Zion Christian films that explored a wide range of spiritual themes. These films were common media among Christians and shaped generations with deep moral and spiritual lessons. In this article, we list 7 Christian films we grew up on. This 1990 film by Mount Zion Films explores the... Read More

christian, films, gospel, Mount Zion, mount zion films, nollywood, Religion

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Michael Ward walks free as the court clears the ‘Top Boy’ actor Michael Ward, the British actor known for Top Boy, has been found not guilty of rape and sexual assault charges. The 30-year-old was cleared on Friday after a 10-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London. A woman claimed Ward raped and sexually... Read More

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Is There Any Right Way to Promote Nollywood Films in Nigeria?

There has been ongoing discussion about the marketing strategies Nollywood filmmakers use to promote their films, with heavy criticism directed at Funke Akindele for using dancing to market her movies. However, there has been pushback against this criticism, with some questioning whether there is a “right way” to promote Nollywood films. What is the right... Read More

entertainment, film promotion, filmmakers, Media, nollywood

Remembering The Nollywood Actors Who Died In 2026

Remembering The Nollywood Actors Who Died In 2026

2026 has been a sad year in Nollywood, as the industry has had to say goodbye to talented actors who have been lost to death. From Alexx Ekubo and Oby Kechere, amongst others, Nollywood has lost veteran actors who have been in the industry for years. In this article, we highlight the losses that have... Read More

deceased actors, film, Media, nollywood, nostalgia, remembrance

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Why Nigeria Never Really Has a Movie Season

Hollywood built its summer movie season over decades by deliberately aligning blockbuster releases with school vacations and warm weather, turning cinema-going into a regular cultural ritual. In Nigeria, the theatrical calendar operates on a completely different rhythm. The domestic market has plenty of individual box office triumphs, but it lacks a sustained, multi-month period that... Read More

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Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This July 2026

Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This July 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this July 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 July. A woman’s determination to keep her child... Read More

cinemas, entertainment, films, kava, Media, netflix, nollywood, Prime Video, series, tv Shows

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

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?

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

Academy awards, entertainment, film, nollywood

Do Nigerian YouTube Filmmakers Need To Tap Into Creating TV Series?

Do Nigerian YouTube Filmmakers Need To Tap Into Creating TV Series?

Nigerian YouTube filmmakers have created a niche for themselves with their YouTube films, and these films have a stable audience. Filmmakers like Uche Montana and Omoni Oboli have also created two-part films that both attained millions of views and success, and it has us wondering: why are these filmmakers not tapping into the art of... Read More

Media, nollywood, series, shows, TV series, youtube filmmaker, YouTube films

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Osas Ighodaro Lands Lead Role in Nolly-Bollywood Micro-Drama

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Osas Ighodaro Lands Lead Role in Nolly-Bollywood Micro-Drama

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Osas Ighodaro lands lead role in Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama Nollywood actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has been cast in a new micro-drama series titled “Imported Bahu.” Executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja announced the project on... Read More

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

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

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Why Is Nollywood Shying Away From Adapting Books To TV Series?

Why Is Nollywood Shying Away From Adapting Books To TV Series?

The success of the Canadian shows ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Off Campus’ has led to more books being adapted into TV series. As fans of these successful book series continue to enjoy the high of seeing their favorite characters on television, we wonder whether Nollywood will ever adapt books into TV series at this pace. Why... Read More

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The Ultimate Guide to Modern Nigerian Cinema

Digital Streaming and YouTube Premieres Global streaming platforms destroyed the old financial baseline for local production companies. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video replaced localised physical sales with structural licensing agreements. This capital influx forced an immediate upgrade in technical execution to meet strict international delivery specifications. Subscription Video on Demand operations changed how producers calculate... Read More

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Nollywood Films With LGBTQ+ Characters

7 Nollywood Films With LGBTQ+ Characters

Nollywood’s infusion of queer characters into Nigerian films has gradually grown over the years, from supporting or antagonist roles to main roles. The stories have slowly become more nuanced, with realistic portrayals of queer roles. In this article, we list 7 Nollywood films with LGBTQ+ characters. A couple going through marital troubles rife with domestic... 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?

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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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

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