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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…

Mkaiwawi Mwakaba and Okechukwu Blessing receiving award for Untying Kantai (Showmax)

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Missed the 11th AMVCAs? Stream the full awards show exclusively on Showmax

Following a star-studded weekend in Lagos that brought together the continent’s biggest names in film and television, Showmax has announced that the full broadcast of the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’…

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Nigerian historical film ‘Festac ’77’ selected to preview at 2025 Cannes Film Festival

The historical fiction film ‘Festac 77’ has been selected for an exclusive preview at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking another major moment for Nigerian and African cinema on the…

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Why James Omokwe’s Cheta’M Deserves Its AMVCA Flowers

When James Omokwe, the executive producer of Cheta’M, was asked to describe his emotions following the release of the Showmax Nigeria Original, he called it his best work yet –…

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I’m Not Interested in AMVCA, I Never Submitted a Film – Ibrahim Chatta

Veteran Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has finally addressed the long-standing question: why has he never received a nomination for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA)? The answer, according to…

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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

Missed the 11th AMVCAs? Stream the full awards show exclusively on Showmax

Nigerian historical film ‘Festac ’77’ selected to preview at 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Why James Omokwe’s Cheta’M Deserves Its AMVCA Flowers

I’m Not Interested in AMVCA, I Never Submitted a Film – Ibrahim Chatta

Niniola Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Husband Michael Ndika: “He Was the Engine Behind My Success”

Davido & Ayra Starr featured on the official FIFA 2026 World Cup album

Sonny Rollins, Titan of Modern Jazz, dies at 95

Who was Michael Ndika? Niniola’s husband, manager, and NaijaReview founder, who left a Lasting Legacy in Nigerian music

The most desperate politician in the world is Oyetola – Davido blasts former Osun governor

Nollywood actor Okiki Adesina dies after a tragic car accident

10 roles that secured Alexx Ekubo’s legacy in Nollywood

Filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen recalls giving Alexx Ekubo his first movie role, calls his death “Devastating and Unbelievable”

Uzor Arukwe’s ‘Best Lead Actor’ win was one of the night’s biggest surprises

‘If the world understood our budgets, they’d salute us a million times over’ — Joke Silva on the state of Nollywood

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle legal dispute over ‘It Ends With Us’ production ahead of trial

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault convictions

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

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