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MultiChoice Shines the Spotlight on 4 Nigerian Women Defying Stereotypes Through Filmmaking

The past decade more than ever has witnessed a surge in the number of Nigerian women in filmmaking. Kemi Adetiba, Omoni Oboli, Mo Abudu, Bolanle Austen-Peters, Tope Oshin and more,…

Returning To The Craft Of Filmmaking: Q&A With Nigeria’s Femi Odugbemi

Femi Odugbemi is one of Nigeria’s most prolific film, television and documentary creatives. In a recent interview with him, he spoke on his love for filmmaking and how crucial it…

Nollywood short films: Aesthetics and evolution of an industry

The visual landscape of Nollywood is changing and it’s like swimming upstream a river while dodging stones and jeers by the naysaying landlubbers.

‘Consistent training in filmmaking will grow Nollywood’ – Chima Okereke

Chima Okereke noted that talent development is fundamental in the film industry, saying it would help to increase the quality of films being produced.

Chris Ihidero Unedited: This is what will ruin Nollywood

One of Nollywood’s popular names, who is more of a film politician than a filmmaker, dismissed my submissions, referring to them as being toxic.

Dear Omoni Oboli, it’s funny to go after critics just because ‘they haven’t made films’

Even when you are being criticised as a director, actor or whatever it is you do, you need to know that the criticism is based on your work. Nothing more.

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Chris Ihidero Unedited: This is what Will Ruin Nollywood

One of Nollywood’s popular names spoke after me. This person, who is more of a film politician than a filmmaker, dismissed my submissions, referring to them as being toxic and that I was uninformed.

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MultiChoice Shines the Spotlight on 4 Nigerian Women Defying Stereotypes Through Filmmaking

Returning To The Craft Of Filmmaking: Q&A With Nigeria’s Femi Odugbemi

Nollywood short films: Aesthetics and evolution of an industry

‘Consistent training in filmmaking will grow Nollywood’ – Chima Okereke

Chris Ihidero Unedited: This is what will ruin Nollywood

Dear Omoni Oboli, it’s funny to go after critics just because ‘they haven’t made films’

Chris Ihidero Unedited: This is what Will Ruin Nollywood

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

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

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

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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