Tag: #Nollywood
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TOYIN ABRAHAM MAKES HISTORY, WINS BOX OFFICE CHAMPION AWARD
From actress to record-breaking director—Toyin Abraham hits a billion-naira milestone and takes home a major industry honour. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has honoured Toyin Abraham with a Box Office Champion Award after her film “Over Sabi Auntie” smashed the ₦1 billion mark in cinemas. The achievement makes her the first debut…
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BON, LCDA LAUNCH NOLLYWOOD BOOTCAMP FOR YOUTHS
Lights, camera, opportunity! Young creatives in Lagos set to gain hands-on Nollywood skills from top industry players. The Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) has teamed up with Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA to train young talents in key areas of Nigeria’s booming film industry. According to BON Executive Producer Feranmi Olaoye, the three-day intensive programme will equip participants…
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MO ABUDU REVEALS NEW CAST FOR “BABA SEGI’S WIVES” CHRISTMAS FILM
Star-studded ensemble set to bring polygamous family drama to life on screen Media mogul Mo Abudu has unveiled the latest additions to the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives”. Announced on her Instagram, the new lineup features Faithia Balogun Williams, Damilola Adegbite, Nancy Isime, Uzor Arukwe, Mike…
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NFVCB SEES 161% JUMP IN FILM CLASSIFICATIONS IN JANUARY
English-language films dominate as board tightens age-appropriate content control. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) classified 102 films in January, marking a 161.5% increase from 39 films in December 2025, the board announced. Most approvals were English-language films (86), with contributions from Igbo (8), Yoruba (3), Hausa (3), and Hindi (2) productions. Ratings…
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KOLEOSO MAKES HISTORY, SMASHES 100 MILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS
Iteledicon’s blockbuster just rewrote Nollywood record books Nollywood actor and producer Yekini Ibrahim, better known as Iteledicon, is celebrating a historic moment after his movie “Koleoso” crossed 100 million views on YouTube, a first for any Nollywood or African film released as a single title. Sharing the news on Instagram, an excited Ibrahim called the…
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NOLLYWOOD: FROM VOLUME TO VALUE, TIME FOR QUALITY CONTENT
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) is calling on Nollywood filmmakers to shift from producing lots of movies to focusing on higher-quality content that truly delivers value for audiences, investors, and the nation. Dr. Shaibu Husseni, NFVCB Chief Executive Director, made this appeal during the2025 Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulatory Conference in…
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NOLLYWOOD’S “PHOENIX FURY” SET FOR SILICON VALLEY AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE
Acclaimed Nigerian drama “Phoenix Fury” joins global lineup at prestigious US film festival, spotlighting African stories. “Phoenix Fury,” directed by Ifeoma Chukwuogo and starring RMD and Uzoamaka Power, will premiere at the 16th Silicon Valley African Film Festival in California this October. The film, about a widow’s life-changing inheritance in Ghana, follows its AFRIFF wins…
