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I was shattered when I lost my mum, my marriage, and my political bid – Funke Akindele

Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has offered a deeply emotional insight into her battles with grief, single motherhood, and the pressures of public life, revealing that the weight…

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Iyanu becomes Number 1 Kids Series across Africa within six days

Iyanu has emerged as the number one kids’ series on Showmax across Africa, surpassing international kids’ series Knuckles, following its premiere on Friday, 13 June 2025. Since its African debut, the animated…

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Nollywood Has More Original Stories Than Hollywood – Omoni Oboli

Omoni Oboli has stirred up conversation in the global film industry by boldly asserting that Nigeria’s film scene boasts more original storytelling than Hollywood. In a recent interview, the 47-year-old…

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Nollywood plays the most important role in the representation of Black people in global visual arts -Chris Ihidero

Nigerian filmmaker Chris Ihidero is calling for a shift in how Nollywood is perceived and treated, both locally and globally. Emphasising the importance of the industry, Ihidero addressed the frequent…

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Adebayo Salami To Mark 60 Years in Nollywood with New Movie ‘Her Excellency

Legendary Nigerian actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, is celebrating an extraordinary milestone, 60 years in the entertainment industry with the release of a brand-new movie titled Her…

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“It’s not your usual love story” -Chris Ihidero discusses theme of upcoming blockbuster as filming begins in Lagos

Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Chris Ihidero has officially begun production on the ‘most important’ project of his illustrious career. Earlier this year, Netng reported exclusively that the filmmaker was working on…

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Bolanle Austen-Peters receives honorary chieftaincy title as ‘Erelu of Culture

Bolanle Austen-Peters has been conferred with the honorary chieftaincy title of Erelu of Culture. The honor, presented by Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, CON, the revered monarch of the Iru Kingdom,…

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Mike Ezuruonye and Uzor Arukwe tell a story of hustle, fatherhood in ‘Big Fish’

In a highly anticipated collaboration, Nigeria’s beloved actors, Mike Ezuruonye and Uzor Arukwe, star together in the hilarious new movie ‘Big Fish’, produced by NollyFilm Media on YouTube, a new…

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Stop Targeting Celebs, Fight Real Corruption — Deyemi Okanlawon Tells EFCC

Nollywood star Deyemi Okanlawon has spoken out against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s ongoing crackdown on naira abuse, expressing concern over what he sees as a lopsided approach…

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Nigeria shines at Cannes with debut as minister unveils ambitious $300M plan for the creative economy

In a watershed moment for African cinema, Nigeria marked two historic firsts at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, signalling the country’s emerging prominence on the global film stage. Akinola Davies…

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I was shattered when I lost my mum, my marriage, and my political bid – Funke Akindele

Iyanu becomes Number 1 Kids Series across Africa within six days

Nollywood Has More Original Stories Than Hollywood – Omoni Oboli

Nollywood plays the most important role in the representation of Black people in global visual arts -Chris Ihidero

Adebayo Salami To Mark 60 Years in Nollywood with New Movie ‘Her Excellency

“It’s not your usual love story” -Chris Ihidero discusses theme of upcoming blockbuster as filming begins in Lagos

Bolanle Austen-Peters receives honorary chieftaincy title as ‘Erelu of Culture

Mike Ezuruonye and Uzor Arukwe tell a story of hustle, fatherhood in ‘Big Fish’

Stop Targeting Celebs, Fight Real Corruption — Deyemi Okanlawon Tells EFCC

Nigeria shines at Cannes with debut as minister unveils ambitious $300M plan for the creative economy

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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