‘Japa Dreams’ Review: A Nigerian High-School Drama About the Dream of Leaving Home
The high-school drama formula is certainly familiar. The brilliant student, the jealous classmate, the complicated friendship and the romantic subplot are all elements audiences have seen before. Japa Dreams doesn't necessarily reinvent them, but it combines them with a subject that feels particularly relevant to contemporary Nigeria.
Funke Akindele’s 2026 Film Is ‘The Four: No One Fights Alone’. Here Is What We Know
Funke Akindele first teased the project with a football-themed video featuring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Olumide Oworu, Tobi Bakre, Uzee Usman and other actors. The video showed a packed stadium, with people preparing for what looked like a relay competition while RMD announced that viewers would find out which movie from Funke Akindele’s production company would make it to the cinema.
The Trybe to Hold Private Screening for Debut Short Film, ‘I Find the Defendant…’, in Lagos
A sexual assault allegation, conflicting accounts and a courtroom where nobody seems to have the full truth. I Find the Defendant…, The Trybe’s debut short film, is set for a private Lagos screening on August 27
Nigerian Box Office Queen Funke Akindele Is Announcing Her New Movie Title at 11am Today. Here Is What We Know
Funke Akindele is set to announce the title of her next movie at 11am today after releasing a star-studded teaser featuring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Tobi Bakre, Olumide Oworu, Uzee Usman and others.
Movie Picks of the Week: Sisi Mecho 2, Mofe, Love After the Damage, Kiss Me Tomorrow and Limits Make This Week’s Top Nollywood YouTube Films
Looking for the best new Nollywood movies to watch on YouTube this week? Nollywood CV highlights SISI MECHO 2, MOFE, LOVE AFTER THE DAMAGE, KISS ME TOMORROW and LIMITS, featuring Damilola Oni, Bolaji Ogunmola, Omoni Oboli and other Nollywood talents, with WIFE MATERIAL as a bonus pick.
Nigeria Official Selection Committee Opens Submissions for 99th Oscars International Feature Film Category
The Nigeria Official Selection Committee NOSC has opened submissions for Nigeria’s official entry to the 99th Academy Awards International Feature Film category. Submissions are open from August 1 to August 31 2026 at thenosc.org. The selected film will represent Nigeria at the Oscars ceremony on March 14 2027.
How Dhovee Found a Niche by Talking to the Camera and Built a Career and Huge Audience From It
How Dove Precious Ofozoba, popularly known as Dhovee, turned relationship videos and emotional monologues into a successful social media niche, built over 1 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, and transitioned into acting.
Colours of Fire Review: Inside Niyi Akinmolayan’s Bold Afrofusion Fantasy
Read our review of Colours of Fire on Netflix and Kava. We examine Niyi Akinmolayan's Afrofusion fantasy epic, its visual craft, cast performances, and narrative execution.
Nollywood Just Lost Dimbo Atiya at 53. Here Is Who He Was and Why His Death Hurts So Much
Nollywood filmmaker and producer Dimbo Atiya, co-creator of Sons of the Caliphate, Halita, and The Rishantes which won the 2022 AMVCA Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series award, has died at 53 on August 6 2026. His death was announced by actor Mofe Duncan and Best of Nollywood founder Seun Oloketuyi.
Coal City Film Festival Opens Call for Entries for 7th Edition Under the Theme Framing the Future Deadline October 31 2026
The Coal City Film Festival founded by Uche Agbo has opened its call for entries for the 7th edition under the theme Framing the Future. The Early Bird Deadline is October 31 2026 and the Late Bird Deadline is December 31 2026.
Directors Guild of Nigeria Opens Application for New Membership in August 2026 Supplementary Admission Exercise
The Directors Guild of Nigeria DGN is accepting applications for its August 2026 Supplementary Admission Exercise open to film television digital and media directors across Nigeria. The screening holds on August 8 2026 in a hybrid format in Surulere Lagos and online.
Tinsel Season 19 Premieres on Africa Magic Showcase as Nigeria’s Longest Running TV Drama Returns for Another Year
Africa Magic’s Tinsel has returned for its landmark 19th season from August 3 2026, airing every weekday at 7:30pm on Africa Magic Showcase DStv channel 151 and GOtv channel 8. Season 19 brings major corporate battles and personal crises to the Ade-Williams dynasty starring Ireti Doyle Linda Ejiofor Ibrahim Suleiman and Iyke Okechukwu.