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A roundup of seven Nollywood films that shaped 2025, highlighting performances, directors and themes from intimate family drama to social realism.
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Rixel Studios has announced Black Market, a new film starring Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman that aims to pursue a Guinness World Record. The production combines high-profile casting with large-scale ambitions as it prepares to enter principal photography.
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Funke Akindele leads and helps shape The Four, an ensemble drama about four friends whose lives intersect. The film opens in cinemas on December 11, offering a character-driven story of loyalty and change.
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Director Emmanuel Iren reshot major portions of Meltdown and added Timini Egbuson to the cast during a second production phase, aiming to sharpen the film's emotional through-line and visual language.
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At the Sweet 16 premiere, Mercy Aigbe’s son Juwon Gentry stepped up as a young interviewer, engaging guests on the red carpet and turning family pride into a public moment.
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Jumoke Omojola says her role in On The Move draws directly on her past selling goods on the street. Her lived experience informs a performance praised for its realism and emotional detail.
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Kayode Jnr Ojuolape and Debby Felix reveal how personal hardships shaped Crossroads: The Blueprint. The director and lead actress turned doubt, family expectations and practical production limits into the emotional core of a character-driven drama.
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At the Sweet 16 premiere Mercy Aigbe watched as her son Juwon Gentry took a microphone and conducted brief interviews, turning the red carpet into an impromptu media moment.
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Peggy Ovire leads a star cast in Madam President, a political drama now available on YouTube. Teniola Aladese, Jide Kosoko, Patrick Doyle and Ayo Adesanya support a story about leadership, consequence and the public cost of office.
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A sudden storm flooded the 1892 Alvarado Reading Room in Arroyo Verde. Volunteers, specialists and officials moved quickly to salvage collections and stabilize the historic building as they plan longer term restoration and resilience upgrades.
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Funke Akindele returns to solo directing with The Four, set for a December 2026 release. The project is positioned for the holiday box office and will reveal casting and creative details in the coming months.
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Idris Elba has partnered with Nile Group and Action Xtreme to launch a slate of action films in West Africa, aiming to build regional capacity, develop franchises and showcase local talent to global audiences.
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A thoughtful drama that pairs emotional depth with credible action, The Other Side of the Bridge follows Ada and Kola through grief, guilt, and the search for truth. Strong performances and confident direction make this a recommended watch.
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Uzor Arukwe’s performance in Colors of Fire draws attention for its disciplined restraint and emotional precision. This explainer looks at how his vocal control, physicality, and collaboration with the creative team shape a performance that is both intimate and powerful.
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The Creek offers striking action choreography, immersive sound and strong technical craft but is hampered by an episodic script and limited character development.
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Alahun The Weaver brings Odunlade Adekola, Tomi Ojo, Moshood Fattah and Omowunmi Dada together in a Yoruba-language fantasy about a master weaver whose craft shapes memory and fate. The film blends folklore, practical craft and visual spectacle and is slated for release later in 2026.
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Evi blends theatrical spectacle with social realism, following a rising performer as she confronts sexual harassment and a family gambling crisis. The musical numbers drive the story while the drama explores power, exploitation, and resilience.
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A look at five Nollywood films opening in Nigerian cinemas this August 2026. From family drama to a river-night thriller, see what to watch and why.
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SunBridge raised $50 million to scale solar-plus-storage microgrids across West and East Africa, aiming to deploy 200 systems in three years, create local jobs and deliver reliable power to communities and businesses.
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Ramsey Nouah argues that discipline—not just talent—drives a long-lasting acting career. He highlights habits, selective choices and collaboration as keys to sustaining success in a changing industry.
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A visually striking film that revives African horror’s atmosphere and local detail, Alive Till Dawn ultimately falters when it defaults to familiar Western horror mechanics.
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A dramatic, period-driven film that paints a textured, character-focused portrait of Lagos' past through careful production design and committed performances.
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Nollywood star Rechael Okonkwo made her literary debut with Odogwu Girl, launching the book in a stylish event that highlighted themes of heritage, resilience and female empowerment.
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At its premiere, the cast of On Different Grounds discussed how the film explores love and ego, highlighting intimate performances and character-driven tension.