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Bucci Franklin won the AMVCA Supporting Actor award, marking a notable career milestone and increasing attention on his work in African film and television.
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My Father’s Shadow won Best Movie at the AMVCA, a milestone that signals growing recognition for African storytelling and rising production standards.
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Bucci Franklin won the AMVCA Supporting Actor award, a milestone that highlights the importance of supporting roles and could boost the actor’s profile and opportunities.
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Genevieve Nnaji is reported to be returning to on‑screen acting in an upcoming BBC drama, a move that underscores increasing international collaboration with Nigerian talent.
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Veteran actor Kola Oyewo has died, triggering widespread tributes from colleagues and fans. His decades-long career across stage and screen left a lasting imprint on the Nigerian film community.
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The film adaptation’s cast has been announced, led by a strong patriarchal presence and a notable actress among the wives. The ensemble mixes veterans and new faces to capture the novel’s tonal range.
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FilmOne’s executive contends Nollywood’s distribution problems are not systemic breakdowns but commercial realities, urging filmmakers and distributors to align on risk, audience and strategy.
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Remi and Nneoma, due June 26, is being presented by its cast as a compassionate drama that balances grief with moments of hope, offering a cinema experience aimed at emotional healing.
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Early reactions to a recent Nollywood premiere show audiences are embracing darker, more nuanced dramas that favor moral complexity and cinematic craft.
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Ny Nana’s Urhobo-language drama led TINFF with 21 nominations, signaling growing recognition for indigenous-language cinema and culturally rooted storytelling.
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Linda Osifo earned a TINFF 2026 nomination for her role in Idia, while the film collected four festival nods—boosting its profile and festival momentum.
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With ₦8.8 billion in box-office receipts for H1 2026, Nigeria’s theatrical market is showing clear signs of recovery—now the focus shifts to sustaining the momentum.
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A Nollywood actress said she prefers dating younger men, explaining the choice as one based on compatibility, shared energy and lifestyle—sparking varied reactions online.
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A leading Nigerian filmmaker has responded to the recent rise in insecurity, warning of its wide-ranging effects on communities and the creative industry and calling for coordinated action to protect people and livelihoods.
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Veteran actor Taiwo Adeshina has died, prompting tributes from colleagues and fans who celebrated his career and influence in Nigerian film.
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Uzor Arukwe won the 2026 AMVCA Best Lead Actor award for his powerful turn in Colours of Fire, a recognition that spotlights his rising profile in Nigerian cinema.
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Bolaji Ogunmola argues YouTube’s design and audience habits make it a poor one-stop destination for feature films, urging filmmakers to diversify distribution and build direct audience relationships.
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Well-known actress and community advocate Foluke Daramola has formally declared her intention to contest a House of Representatives seat and has collected nomination forms to begin the electoral process.
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A Kano censorship authority suspended two Kannywood celebrities after an allegedly immoral video circulated, prompting renewed debate over industry standards and enforcement.