Movie Picks of the Week: Five Nollywood YouTube Films Taking Over This Weekend
From Onte Chapter 3 and Triangle of Love to Colors of Trouble, Until He Is Mine and Iya Omo, these are five Nollywood YouTube films trending this weekend.
Class of Secrets Actress Jessica Ndigwe Laid to Rest in Awka as Co-Stars and Family Bid Final Farewell
Late Class of Secrets actress and singer Jessica Ifunanyachukwu Ndigwe popularly known as JessCee was buried on Saturday September 5 2026 in Awka Anambra State amid tears and tributes from family friends and co-stars. Jessica died in a car accident on August 29 2026 at the age of 23.
Nollywood: A Movie Premiere Is Not a Party
A movie premiere should be more than red carpets and photographs. It is one of the first and most important marketing opportunities a film has. The real measure of a successful premiere is not how beautiful the event looks, but what people are saying about the movie when they leave. We must rethink how we premiere films, who we invite, how we generate conversation and, most importantly, the quality of the films we are asking audiences to pay to watch.
The Trybe Screens ‘I Find the Defendant…’ Ahead of AFRIFF Hopes
The Trybe has screened its debut short film, I Find the Defendant…, to cast, crew, industry experts and potential investors, earning praise for its timely story ahead of its festival run.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Class of Secrets Actress Jessica Ndigwe
The family of late Class of Secrets actress and singer Jessica Ifunanyachukwu Ndigwe popularly known as JessCee has announced her burial for Saturday September 5 2026 in Awka Anambra State following her death in a car accident on August 28 2026 at the age of 23.
TINFF Market to Convene Global Screen Industry Leaders for Virtual Panel on the Future of Film
TINFF Market and the Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit will host a virtual Global Screen Industry Leaders Panel featuring professionals from Netflix, Warner Bros., Africa, Canada and the United States on September 7, 2026.
Nigerian Film When Love Prays Directed by Ben Casssie Wins Best Feature Film and Best Director at the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival
Nigerian filmmaker Ben Casssie's interfaith drama When Love Prays starring Uzee Usman won Best Feature Film and Best Director at the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival KADIFF 2026 which ran from August 25 to 29 2026 in Kaduna. Lead actor Uzee Usman also won Best Actor in a Male Role making When Love Prays the biggest winner of the night.
First Look: Funke Akindele Unveils New Images From The Four
Funke Akindele has unveiled new first-look images from The Four: No One Fights Alone, her upcoming Nollywood film starring Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Chukwuka, Waje and more.
Movie Picks of the Week: Toluwani George Dominates Nollywood YouTube This Week Starring in Both Bolaji Ogunmola and Omoni Oboli’s Latest Films
This week’s top Nollywood YouTube movie picks include Courtyard on Bolaji Ogunmola TV and The Bride Switch on Omoni Oboli TV both starring Toluwani George, a new Biodun Stephens film on Shutterspeed TV, Debbie Shokoya’s latest release, Temisan by Oyindamola Sanni, and Wife Material still showing on Libra TV.
Mostly Straight and Class of Secrets Actress Jessica Ndigwe Dies Days After Releasing Hit Single Konami
Nollywood actress Jessica Ndigwe who appeared in Mostly Straight and played the lead role of Octavia in Season 2 of Class of Secrets has died barely three days after releasing her hit musical single Konami and less than two weeks after celebrating her birthday. BN Media Films has paid tribute describing her as a sweet soul and amazing talent.
Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Breaks Silence on Linda Ikeji's Film Crisis and Reveals What the Badamasi Saga Taught Him About Making Films That Touch Nigerian Power
Filmmaker Obi Emelonye has responded to the suspension of Linda Ikeji's film The Night of June 7th by the NFVCB drawing parallels with his own experience making Badamasi Portrait of a General, which was blocked from Nigerian cinemas in 2019 by powerful figures and only reached audiences through a London premiere in 2021 and Amazon Prime in 2022. Emelonye says whoever wants him to touch live national issues must pay him in advance and wishes Linda Ikeji good luck.
NFVCB Suspends Linda Ikeji’s The Night of June 7th, Refers Film to DSS
The NFVCB has suspended Linda Ikeji’s The Night of June 7th from its August 28 cinema release and referred the film to the DSS for further review.