Tag: #WomenInFilm
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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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WOMEN TAKE THE LEAD AS NOLLYWOOD SHINES IN HOLLYWOOD 2026
Women filmmakers stole the spotlight at the 2026 edition of the Nollywood in Hollywood showcase in Los Angeles, highlighting the growing global influence of female storytellers in Nigeria’s film industry. Women directors dominated this year’s Nollywood in Hollywood film showcase in Los Angeles, with three female-directed films headlining the event held during Women’s History Month.…
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AGN CALLS FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN NOLLYWOOD
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is pushing for stronger support systems and empowerment opportunities for women in the country’s thriving film industry. AGN National President Abubakar Yakubu said women have played trailblazing roles in Nollywood, contributing immensely as actors, directors, producers, writers, and technical experts. He…
