Tag: #Nollywood
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NOLLYWOOD FILM ‘CALL OF MY LIFE’ WINS AUDIENCE AWARD AT BLACKSTAR FESTIVAL
Nollywood romantic comedy ‘Call of My Life’ has won the Favourite Feature Narrative Audience Award at the 2026 BlackStar Film Festival in Philadelphia, United States. The award was announced by Party Jollof TV, marking another international milestone for the Nigerian production and its creative team. The film was screened on August 7 as part of…
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FUNKE AKINDELE’S ‘WHERE IS MR. RIGHT?’ SET FOR AUGUST 15 RELEASE
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is set to release her latest movie, Where Is Mr. Right?, on August 15. Akindele announced the release on her X handle, sharing the film’s official poster and confirming its premiere date on Prime Video. Produced by Funke Akindele Network and directed by Tunde Olaoye, the movie features Akindele…
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OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE’S DAUGHTER, MERAIAH, ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT
Meraiah Ekeinde, daughter of Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has announced her engagement. Meraiah shared the news on Instagram with photographs and a video showcasing her engagement ring, describing the moment as the beginning of a new chapter in her life. The announcement attracted congratulatory messages from friends, family members, fans and celebrities, who…
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NOLLYWOOD: VILLIAN ROLES ARE MY GOD-GIVEN NICHE — PATIENCE OZOKWOR
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, says she believes her ability to portray witches, wicked mothers-in-law and other villainous characters is a God-given talent. Ozokwor made the disclosure during a livestreamed interview with content creator Carter Efe, where she reflected on her long career and the negative roles that have become…
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‘KING KOSOKO: THE BATTLE FOR LAGOS’ SET FOR AUGUST 28 CINEMA RELEASE
Nollywood historical epic “King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos” will hit cinemas nationwide on August 28, bringing the story of one of Lagos’ most influential traditional rulers and the power struggles that shaped the kingdom in the 19th century to a wider audience. The Yoruba-language drama, directed by Adebayo Tijani, is produced by Teqsus Studios…
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NIGERIAN CREATIVES DEMAND STRONGER STRUCTURES, FUNDING FOR GLOBAL GROWTH
Nigerian creatives have called for stronger industry structures, better funding and skills development to transform the country’s abundant creative talent into sustainable businesses and promote Nigerian stories globally. The call was made at the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0 in Lagos, themed “Creativity, Culture and Nigeria’s Next Chapter.” Convener Olumide Iyanda said many talented Nigerians…
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TONTO DIKE LAUNCHES NEW INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYER MINISTRY
Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist Tonto Dikeh has launched a new interdenominational prayer ministry, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT). Dikeh announced the development on her Instagram page, describing NWPT as an interdenominational altar, spiritual home and global movement focused on prayer, revival, spiritual growth and the training of Christian believers. According to the actress, the ministry was…
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FUNKE AKINDELE ANNOUNCES DECEMBER RELEASE FOR NEW FILM ‘THE FOUR’
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has announced December 11, 2026 as the cinema release date for her highly anticipated feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone. Akindele made the announcement on Monday through her verified Instagram page, unveiling the project as the latest production from her Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV). The film…
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AI RESHAPING NIGERIAN FILMMAKING, BUT HUMAN CREATIVITY STILL LEADS – EXPERTS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Nigeria’s film and creative industry, making visual storytelling faster, more affordable and accessible to filmmakers. Creative professionals say AI is helping independent creators produce high-quality content while opening new opportunities across the industry. Speaking in separate interviews, filmmakers said AI now supports script development, storyboarding, editing, visual effects, audio enhancement,…
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FANS, COLLEAGUES CELEBRATE NOLLYWOOD ICON KATE HENSHAW AS SHE TURNS 55
Nigerians are celebrating Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw as the acclaimed actress marks her 55th birthday yesterday. The screen icon took to Instagram to reflect on her life’s journey, expressing gratitude for God’s grace, life’s lessons and the gift of another year. Her heartfelt message quickly drew an outpouring of love from fans, colleagues and well-wishers…
