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10 Christmas-themed Nollywood movies to watch this season

Once again, Detty December is upon us, which means parties, festivals, owambe dates, quality time with friends and family, and, of course, Christmas Day itself. It’s kind of a lot,…

Things Fall Apart: Why Idris Elba is the perfect fit

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Hollywood

Idris Elba says he plans to retire from acting to focus on directing

Idris Elba has revealed that he may soon step away from acting. Speaking during a Q&A session at the Red Sea International Film Festival on Wednesday, the 53-year-old star shared…

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News

YouTube launches Recap to show users their year in review

While Nigeria’s top lists reveal what audiences watched most this year, YouTube is also rolling out a new feature called YouTube Recap, which lets users see a personalized look at…

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Shallipopi, Davido, Asake, Brain Jotter, and Omoni Oboli TV top YouTube Nigeria’s 2025 lists

YouTube Nigeria has released its official 2025 top lists, highlighting the creators, videos, and cultural moments that resonated most with audiences this year. The data reflects a period shaped by…

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Hollywood

The Full List of Black Nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes

The Golden Globe nominations are out, and Black creatives are once again being recognized for some of the most exciting and impactful work of the year. This year’s list highlights…

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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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Nollywood

Ayo Maff records Afrobeats song for Chris Ihidero’s new film ‘Aloma’

Ayo Maff recorded an original Afrobeats song for Chris Ihidero’s upcoming movie, Aloma. The news was shared at NECLive 2025, where Ihidero praised Ayo Maff’s talent and the vibrant energy…

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Mariam Timmer and Princess Jecoco host glam watch parties as The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa premieres

As The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa made its highly anticipated debut, Mariam Timmer (The Real Housewives of Lagos) and Princess Jecoco (The Real Housewives of Abuja) hosted intimate watch…

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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…

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10 Christmas-themed Nollywood movies to watch this season

10 Christmas-themed Nollywood movies to watch this season

Idris Elba says he plans to retire from acting to focus on directing

YouTube launches Recap to show users their year in review

Shallipopi, Davido, Asake, Brain Jotter, and Omoni Oboli TV top YouTube Nigeria’s 2025 lists

The Full List of Black Nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes

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

Ayo Maff records Afrobeats song for Chris Ihidero’s new film ‘Aloma’

Mariam Timmer and Princess Jecoco host glam watch parties as The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa premieres

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

Asake’s M$NEY: An album on wealth, faith, maturity, and evolution

Kodak Black arrested in Florida over drug trafficking charge

Chris Brown unveils 27-Track “Brown” album featuring Vybz Kartel, Sexyy Red, Leon Thomas & more

18 Nigerian music talents win $2m Berklee scholarships through Tiwa Savage Foundation programme

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

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

REVIEW: You Know Someone Like Ronke. Behind the Scenes Is Her Story

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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