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.
Linda Ikeji Media’s The Night of June 7th Brings the Story of the Apo Six Killings to Nigerian Cinemas on August 28 2026
Linda Ikeji Media’s new film The Night of June 7th directed by Toka Mcbaror and produced by Linda Ikeji opens in Nigerian cinemas nationwide on August 28 2026. Inspired by the 2005 Apo Six extrajudicial killings in Abuja starring Gideon Okeke Femi Branch Ali Nuhu and Charles Lenny the film confronts one of the most consequential cases of police brutality in Nigeria’s history.
Movie Picks of the Week: Wife Material, Ikunle, God in Her Eye, Fredrick Leonard and Lota Chukwu, and Girl Next Door in This Week’s Top 5 Nollywood YouTube Films
This week’s top 5 Nollywood YouTube movie picks include Wife Material on Libra TV starring Biola Bayo and Seilat Adebowale, Ikunle featuring Jide Awobona and Oyindamola Sanni, God in Her Eye starring Timini Egbuson and Bolaji Ogunmola on Bolaji Ogunmola TV, a new Fredrick Leonard and Lota Chukwu film, and Girl Next Door starring Kelvin Ezike and Frances Nwabunike produced by Benneth Nwankwo.
How 12 HOURS Went from a Simple Question to an Award-Winning Psychological Thriller
Filmmaker Tobe Nosike opens up on the rainy Sunday morning that inspired his award winning debut 12 HOURS, firing back at festival success, and why life is too short for the wrong people.
Ogoo Umeadi’s No Let Dem Die Selected for Nigeria’s First-Ever DGN Awards
Filmmaker Ogoo Umeadi announces that his film No Let Dem Die has been selected for the inaugural DGN Awards, presented by the Directors Guild of Nigeria during its first Directors’ Week in Lagos.
Anthill Family’s Holiday Filmmaking, Animation and Acting Programme for Kids Closes Registration Today
Anthill Studios’ Anthill Family platform closes registration today for its holiday training programme in filmmaking, animation, VFX/AI and acting for children aged 9 to 17 in Lagos, part of founder Niyi Akinmolayan’s push to build structured creative education for young Nigerians.