Nollywood

Funke Akindele and Meta film partnership

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Funke Akindele expands Nollywood reach with international film releases

Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele announced a partnership with Facebook to promote her upcoming movie, ‘The Four: No One Fights Alone’. The collaboration is intended to expand the film's reach through exclusive content

Death of Nollywood actor Francis Duru

3 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Francis Duru family announces funeral arrangements and warns of fake flyers

Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Duru, widely known by his stage name Ahanna, died in late October 2026 following a brief illness. His family announced his passing via his official Instagram account, noting his death occur

Nollywood actors Jide Kosoko and Funke Akindele

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Funke Akindele discusses emotional struggles and public encounters

Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko recently shared details regarding his long term management of diabetes, a condition he has lived with since 1996. During a podcast appearance, he addressed lifestyle criticisms and noted he

Global streaming platform content expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Streaming platforms offer diverse web series and movies in India

Streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and others are expanding their libraries with diverse regional content. In Nigeria, Nollywood productions are gaining visibility on platforms like Netflix and Kav

Toyosi Adesanya infertility and surrogacy journey

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Toyosi and Ifeanyi Ukejeh share journey through infertility

Nollywood actress and producer Toyosi Adesanya has detailed her long term struggles with fertility. In an interview, she revealed that she spent 15 years in her first marriage without being able to conceive and underwent

Habibat Jinad skin bleaching experience

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Actress Habibat Jinadu discusses skin bleaching in Nollywood

Nollywood actress Habibat Jinad has shared her personal journey regarding skin bleaching, detailing both the professional motivations and the physical consequences of the practice. Jinad explained that she initially ble

AI integration in media and film production

15 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: AI-generated cinema enters era of long-form content

The integration of artificial intelligence into media and film production is creating new creative opportunities alongside significant regulatory and ethical challenges. In the film industry, AI is being utilized to lowe

Agbara Nla: The Return box office performance

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Agbara Nla: The Return breaks Nigerian box office records

The Nollywood faith-based film ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’ has achieved record-breaking commercial success in Nigeria. During its preview period from September 25 to October 1, the film generated approximately N71 million f

22nd Africa Movie Academy Awards nominations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Africa Movie Academy Awards announces 22nd edition nominees

The Africa Film Academy has announced the nominees for the 22nd Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). The selection was unveiled at an event in Ikeja, Lagos, involving various film industry stakeholders. In the Best Film

Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan health and passing

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Daughters of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan announce film careers

In late September 2026, veteran actor Peter Fatomilola expressed regret regarding the health struggles of colleague Taiwo Hassan, noting he was unaware of the medical condition until Hassan’s daughter sought public assis

Death and burial of Emily Faye Adewale

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Adunni Ade announces burial arrangements for her mother

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade announced the death of her mother, Emily Faye Adewale, on October 18, 2026, following a prolonged illness. Ade shared the news via Instagram, expressing submission to the will of Allah and no

Nollywood celebrity disputes

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Nollywood actresses Eniola Badmus and Laide Bakare engage in public feud

The Nigerian film industry has seen recent public conflicts involving prominent actresses. Filmmaker Eniola Ajao has alleged that her YouTube channel is being targeted by coordinated sabotage and shadow-banning, claiming

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde public commentary

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Omotola Jalade criticizes growing culture of begging in Nigeria

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has addressed various personal and social topics. Initially, she discussed the practical challenges of her celebrity status, noting that her fame makes it difficult to visit local

Toyin Abraham audio leak controversy

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Toyin Abraham faces scrutiny following leaked audio recording

A controversy emerged involving Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham following the online release of a 12-minute private audio recording. The leak, shared by blogger Mama Esabod, captured a conversation between Abraham and a

Ghana-Nigeria Nollywood film collaboration

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Lil Win reports production crisis over Nzulezu film shoot

Ghanaian actor and producer Kwadwo Nkansah, known as Lil Win, announced an international film project titled ‘A Journey to Africa (Nzulezu)’. Produced under his Weezy Empire banner, the project aims to bridge the Kumawoo

Nollywood actresses discuss personal privacy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Nollywood actresses discuss privacy and marriage

Nollywood actress Bolaji Ogunmola has publicly addressed her choice to maintain privacy regarding her romantic life. During an interview with Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Ogunmola stated she is “happy” and “blessed” but chooses

Desola Afod Nollywood controversy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Desola Afod apologizes to Nollywood after industry controversy

Desola Afod, the estranged wife of actor Kunle Afod, sparked controversy within the Nigerian film industry after making generalized remarks regarding Nollywood and Yoruba theatre practitioners. The tension arose from Afo

Regina Daniels health and mobility challenges

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Regina Daniels reveals mobility struggles and health challenges

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has disclosed that she has been experiencing severe health challenges and mobility issues for several months. On her 25th birthday, Daniels shared via Instagram that she has been using a