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AI Cannot Replace Human Storytelling, Should Enhance Technical Processes Only -Emmanuel Adejo

Emmanuel Adejo, MultiChoice Talent Factory alumnus and professional screenwriter, has drawn a firm line around artificial intelligence’s role in African storytelling, arguing that while AI can streamline technical production processes,…

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Nollywood’s global breakthrough is hindered by a lack of focus on end-user experience – Victor Sanchez Aghahowa

Victor Aghahowa, Head of Production, (West Africa) Multichoice, has identified misplaced industry priorities as the primary obstacle preventing Nollywood from achieving music industry-level international success, arguing that obsession with raising…

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‘Captivating script, great team’ -Shawn Faqua reveals why working on Aloma was a rare filmmaking experience

Veteran actor Shawn Faqua has described “Aloma” as a rare filmmaking experience combining exceptional script quality, strong ensemble performances, and complete production cohesion—elements he considers essential for projects that can…

Chris Ihidero hails Ayo Maff’s dedication, professionalism as Afrobeats star makes Nollywood debut with Aloma

Ayo Maff successfully navigated his acting debut in “Aloma,” overcoming director Chris Ihidero’s initial resistance to casting artists and demonstrating reliability that challenges entertainment industry stereotypes about musicians’ work ethic.…

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Folu Storms: Creatives must remember they are entrepreneurs and document everything to protect vision

Entertainment lawyer and actress Folu Storms has issued straightforward advice to creatives navigating investor relationships: document every conversation, hire lawyers early, and recognise that creative talent alone doesn’t exempt anyone…

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Lack of structure blocks creative investment – MBO Capital’s Adekunle Adebiyi

An investment executive has challenged the widespread belief that financing shortage hampers Nigeria’s creative sector, revealing his firm has deployed over $6 million across 35 Nollywood productions while lack of…

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MBO Capital says creative financing is no longer a challenge, cites $6m Nollywood investment

The narrative that financing remains a primary obstacle for Nigeria’s creative sector faced direct challenge at NECLive 2025, as investment executives revealed they’ve deployed over $6 million across 35 films…

Pinpoint Productions announces Chris Ihidero’s feature film debut, 'Aloma'

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Folu Storms trades detective badge for dangerous romance in Chris Ihidero’s ‘Aloma’ thriller!

Nollywood’s ‘Cool Girl,’ Folu Storms is set to steam up the screen as the forbidden love interest of hero Shawn Faqua in the hotly anticipated 2026 flick. Just when we…

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First Bank’s Yinka Ijabiyi identifies three key priorities for creatives seeking funding at NECLive 2025

Creatives seeking funding from traditional financial institutions must move beyond passion and focus on hard metrics, according to Yinka Ijabiyi, a veteran executive from First Bank. During the “Money Moves”…

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Mary Remmy Njoku discloses her new mission to make ‘Being Good Cool Again’ at NECLive 2025

Nollywood mogul and ROK Studios founder, Mary Remmy Njoku, used the NECLive 2025 platform to announce a new, deeply personal mission: to actively combat the negative narrative dominating the Nigerian…

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AI Cannot Replace Human Storytelling, Should Enhance Technical Processes Only -Emmanuel Adejo

Nollywood’s global breakthrough is hindered by a lack of focus on end-user experience – Victor Sanchez Aghahowa

‘Captivating script, great team’ -Shawn Faqua reveals why working on Aloma was a rare filmmaking experience

Chris Ihidero hails Ayo Maff’s dedication, professionalism as Afrobeats star makes Nollywood debut with Aloma

Folu Storms: Creatives must remember they are entrepreneurs and document everything to protect vision

Lack of structure blocks creative investment – MBO Capital’s Adekunle Adebiyi

MBO Capital says creative financing is no longer a challenge, cites $6m Nollywood investment

Folu Storms trades detective badge for dangerous romance in Chris Ihidero’s ‘Aloma’ thriller!

First Bank’s Yinka Ijabiyi identifies three key priorities for creatives seeking funding at NECLive 2025

Mary Remmy Njoku discloses her new mission to make ‘Being Good Cool Again’ at NECLive 2025

Wizkid’s incredible run of collaborations shows no signs of slowing down

BNXN & Sarz announce joint project “The Game Needs Us,” set to drop May 11

Davido beats Gunna, Rema, and Tyla to win ‘Best International Act’ at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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