Ogogo's Family Announces 40-Day Fidau Prayer, Set for October 2 in Ilaro
The family of late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan "Ogogo" has announced his 40-day Fidau prayer for Friday, October 2, 2026, at Asade Agunloye Pavilion Ground, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State. Ogogo, who died on August 23, 2026, at 66 after battling stage-four cancer, built a four-decade career in Yoruba Nollywood, breaking through in 1996's Owo Blow and later appearing in Netflix's Aníkúlápó.
Nollywood Actor Sulaiman Ladani Says Premium Times Misattributed His ‘The Herd’ Role to Ibrahim Abubakar, Says It Has Cost Him Job Offers
Nollywood actor and broadcaster Sulaiman Ladani says Premium Times wrongly credited his role as Yakubu in The Herd to Ibrahim Abubakar, claiming the error has cost him acting opportunities.
Olu Jacobs' Funeral Arrangements Announced: Here's What We Know
The family of veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has announced his funeral arrangements following his death at 84. A night of tributes holds September 30 at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos, with the funeral service set for October 2 at This Present House, Lekki.
Damilola Orimogunje’s ‘Dear Ajayi’ Wins Two Awards at Venice, Makes History for Nigeria
Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi wins two awards at Venice Days, including Best Cast and Performances and the CICT-UNESCO Enrico Fulchignoni Prize.
U.S. Mission Nigeria Mourns Olu Jacobs, Hails His Global Impact on Film
In a tribute shared on its official social media account, the U.S. Mission Nigeria said it joined Nigerians and the global creative community in mourning the actor, who died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.
Nollywood Stars Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi Named Among Peter Mbah’s 101 New Enugu Aides
Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi have been appointed as aides to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah in a new round of 101 appointments.
Filmmaker Benneth Nwankwo Heads to Federal High Court Over YouTube Piracy, Urges Other Nollywood Filmmakers to Start Suing Content Thieves
In a Facebook post, Nigerian filmmaker Benneth Nwankwo revealed he has filed a Motion on Notice at the Federal High Court in Awka under the Copyright Act 2022, after a YouTube channel allegedly reuploaded his film using a stolen thumbnail and title. Benneth is urging other Nigerian filmmakers to pursue legal action against YouTube piracy rather than just talk about it.
ScreenCircle Africa Opens Free Registration for Filmmakers' Hangout, Set for September 25 in Lagos
ScreenCircle Africa is holding a free "Hangout 1:1" networking event for filmmakers and creatives on September 25 in Lekki, featuring guest speakers Akorede Ajayi (The Korexx) and Funmbi Toye. The event includes a film screening, live conversation and networking session, with only 70 free seats available.
Principal Photography Wraps on 'Daddy Bear' as Hajarat Alli and Korede Azeez's Faith-Based Family Drama Enters Post-Production
Principal photography has wrapped on Daddy Bear, a faith-based family drama co-directed by Hajarat Alli and Korede Azeez and produced by Fuchi Nwaturuocha. The Abuja-set film stars Jammal Ibrahim as a widowed father raising his newborn and pre-teen daughter, and is backed by CcHUB in partnership with Africa No Filter. Daddy Bear is now in post-production, with a community cinema release planned for later this year.
Toyin Abraham Rejects Lagos APC Campaign Council Inclusion as Jide Kosoko, Eniola Badmus, Pasuma and Others Are Named
Toyin Abraham Rejects Lagos APC Campaign Council Inclusion as Jide Kosoko, Eniola Badmus, Pasuma and Others Are Named
LAMATA Extends Train, BRT Services for Nora Awolowo’s Black Market 50,000-Person Screening
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), in collaboration with the organisers of Black Market, has announced extended train and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services ahead of the film’s planned 50,000-person screening at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
NFVCB Pays Tribute to Olu Jacobs, Describes Late Veteran as Gold Standard for Acting Across the Continent
The National Film and Video Censors Board NFVCB has paid tribute to veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs who died on September 16 2026 at 84, describing him as a titan of Nigerian and African cinema whose contributions elevated the cultural prestige of Nollywood and proved that Nigerian stories deserve the grandest stages.