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.
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival TINFF Celebrates 10 Years With Biggest Edition Yet Opening September 4 2026 in Toronto
The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival TINFF celebrates its 10th anniversary with TINFF@10 running from September 4 to 12 2026 in Toronto Ontario Canada featuring 11 days of film screenings industry panels fashion week a film market and the closing gala awards night.
AMP President Ambassador Dr Queen Blessing Ebigieson Receives Award of Excellence from University of Lagos at 2026 Russian Day Celebration
Ambassador Dr Queen Blessing Ebigieson, 8th National President of the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria and Chairman of the Federation of Registered Nollywood Guilds and Associations of Nigeria, has received an Award of Excellence from the University of Lagos Department of European Languages and Integration Studies at the 2026 Russian Day Celebration held on July 20, 2026, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Russian language education, cultural exchange, and international.
Award-Winning Filmmaker Imoh Umoren Joins James Abinibi, Nathalie Wemambu for Frames and Frequencies
Award winning filmmaker Imoh Umoren director of Children of Mud joins James Abinibi and Nathalie Wemambu of 730 Multimedia for Frames and Frequencies an indie film night and creative conversation at Banex Cinema Lekki Lagos on August 24 2026 featuring four independent Nigerian film screenings.
Movie Picks of the Week: Mide Martins, Biodun Stephens, Wunmi Toriola and Gbenga Titiloye in the Best Nollywood YouTube Films to Watch This Weekend
Five Nollywood YouTube films are dominating conversations this week. From a tearjerker starring Mide Martins to Biodun Stephens’ Trending Lies Wunmi Toriola’s Moriye and Gbenga Titiloye in The Stool here are this week’s must-watch picks.
Nora Awolowo Meets Lagos State Government Over Black Market Guinness World Record Premiere Targeting 50000 People at Tafawa Balewa Square
Nora Awolowo has met with Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka to engage government support for the Black Market Guinness World Record premiere targeting 50000 people at Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos on September 26 2026 with tickets already on sale from 2000 naira.
Kunle Afolayan Denies ₦5 Billion FirstBank Lawsuit Over Anikulapo Says There Is No Litigation and No Debt
Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has denied viral rumours that he owes FirstBank ₦5 billion over a loan allegedly tied to his 2022 Netflix film Anikulapo saying the claims are entirely false and that no litigation exists between him and the bank.
Abayomi Alvin’s The Offer at Terra Kulture Lagos Has Two Weekends Left Book Your Tickets Now
Abayomi Alvin’s interactive stage play The Offer written by Bolanle Austen-Peters is showing its final weekends at Terra Kulture Lawn Victoria Island Lagos on July 18 19 25 and 26 2026. Tickets start at 15000 naira. Book now before it closes.
Former Actors Guild of Nigeria President Ejike Asiegbu Appointed Executive Director of Abia International Film Festival ABIFF
Veteran Nollywood actor and former Actors Guild of Nigeria President Ejike Asiegbu has been appointed as Executive Director of the Abia International Film Festival, ABIFF, joining President Dr Philips Alexander Elekwa and Vice President Chief Chinedu Ikedieze in leading one of Nigeria’s fastest growing film festivals.