Authenticity, Adaptation and Expectations: The Children of Blood and Bone Conversation
The conversation around Children of Blood and Bone has quickly moved beyond whether the film is good or bad. It has become a debate about authenticity, ownership and expectation. But perhaps we're asking the wrong questions. Once a book is sold to a major Hollywood studio, how much of the story still belongs to its author? Here's why I believe this adaptation is both a win and a loss, and why both can be true at the same time.
Biodun Stephen and Brenda Fashugba to Host The Usual Suspects Podcast at NIFS Lagos 2026 on Building a Creative Career on YouTube Across Africa
Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen and British Council Creative Economy Lead Brenda Fashugba will host The Usual Suspects Podcast at NIFS Lagos 2026, a free three-part session on building a creative career on YouTube across Africa. NIFS Lagos 2026 holds August 25 to 27 2026.
Movie Picks of the Week: Sibe by Bimbo Ademoye, Girl Next Door by Dashing Films, Sisi Mecho by Mercy Aigbe, and 3 More Nollywood YouTube Films to Watch This Weekend
This week’s Nollywood YouTube movie picks include Sibe starring Bimbo Ademoye, Girl Next Door from Dashing Films co-produced by Benneth Nwankwo, an Omoni Oboli grief drama featuring Eso and Inem King, Sandra Okunzuwa and Itele’s collaboration, Damilola Oni’s Aarin, and Mercy Aigbe’s comedy Sisi Mecho.
Funke Akindele and FilmOne Entertainment Tease New Nollywood Project With Cryptic Behind the Scenes Photo
Funke Akindele and FilmOne Entertainment have posted coordinated teaser images hinting at a new Nollywood production from Funke Akindele Network FAAN. No title or release date has been announced yet but the teaser has already generated significant buzz online.
Judith Audu Joins All Africans Indie Film Festival 2026 Jury as Lagos Festival Partners With Brixton Film Festival in London
Nigerian filmmaker actress and producer Judith Audu has joined the jury of the All Africans Indie Film Festival AAIFF 2026 founded by Rebecca Isi Imafidon. The 3rd edition of the festival holds on November 28 2026 under the theme The Future Is Storytold with films selected also screening at the Brixton Film Festival in London.
From Romeo in Neptune3 Studios’ BFWW to Nollywood Leading Man, Israel Henry on Growth, Chemistry and Ambition
From playing Romeo in Neptune3 Studios’ Best Friends in the World to starring opposite Angel Unigwe in Kim’s Melody and 20 Days to Valentine, Israel Henry opens up on building on screen chemistry, growing into mainstream Nollywood, and his roots in Akwa Ibom State.
First Look: Frances Nwabunike and Kelvin Ezike Lead Jennifer Okorie’s Upcoming Nollywood Romance Girl Next Door
Rising Nollywood stars Frances Nwabunike of Perfect Four fame and TikTok actor Kelvin Ezike star in Girl Next Door a new Nollywood romance produced by Jennifer Okorie. The film follows a privileged young man who returns from the UK and falls in love with a hardworking orphan named Amaka.
Chocolate City Group’s Founders Fund Africa Opens Applications for Creative Economy Accelerator Offering Up to $50,000 for Film Music and Creative Tech Startups
Chocolate City Group’s Founders Fund Africa has opened applications for its inaugural Creative Economy Accelerator Programme offering selected startups between $20,000 and $50,000 in funding plus mentorship and investor support. The programme is open to startups in music, film and media, design and creative tech across Africa. Application deadline is August 28, 2026.
Wimpro International Film Academy Launches in Port Harcourt July 27 2026 With Obi Emelonye as Rector and UK Accredited Courses
Wimpro International Film Academy founded by Wisdom Isaac is launching officially in Port Harcourt Rivers State on July 27 2026 with award-winning filmmaker Obi Emelonye PhD as Rector and Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa as Special Guest of Honour. The academy offers eight film programmes including Directing Cinematography Scriptwriting and Screen Acting with courses to be accredited by a UK university.
Filmmaker Michael Chineme Ike Unveils Documentary on Africa’s Longest-Reigning Monarch Igwe Orizu III of Nnewi Anambra State
Micstreams Production Ltd filmmaker Michael Chineme Ike has unveiled the poster for Igwe Orizu III The Centenary Monarch, a documentary on His Royal Majesty Dr Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III, the 100-year-old Igwe of Nnewi Kingdom in Anambra State and Africa’s longest-reigning traditional ruler with over 62 years on the throne. The film is coming soon.
Why Every Nollywood Producer Should Think Like a Startup Founder.
Nollywood's next evolution may not begin with better cameras or bigger budgets, it may begin with better thinking. What if every producer approached filmmaking the way a startup founder builds a company? By validating ideas, understanding audiences, securing smarter funding, and pursuing true product-market fit, producers can create films that are not only creatively compelling but strategically positioned to succeed.
Cynthia Offia on Set Discipline, Firing a Crew Member on Day Two, and Why Nollywood Needs Bolder African Horror
EbonyLife trained producer Cynthia Offia has built a career across Nollywood film sets, theatre stages, and live events, working with Imoh Umoren, Akay Mason and BAP Productions on The Offer at Terra Kulture. She opens up on firing a crew member caught using hard drugs on set, a slashed food budget crisis, the discipline of theatre versus film production, and why she is building Black Unicorn Studios around bold, original African psychological thrillers.