'Black Market' Adds 1,000 More Seats Ahead of September 26 Guinness World Record Attempt in Lagos
Black Market, the Nollywood crime drama attempting a Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous film screening, has added 1,000 more seats ahead of its September 26 premiere at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay and led by Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, the film targets 50,000 attendees to beat the current 43,000-person record.
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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.
Movie Picks of the Week: Miriam Ogbonna's Pen Shows Up Twice on Nollywood YouTube This Week
Miriam Ogbonna's pen shows up twice on Nollywood YouTube this week, with writing credits on both Journey to Love (Dashing Film TV) and The Price of Love (Frederick Leonard TV). Also on this week's list: Haven on Munachi Media, I Did It For Love on Mercy Johnson Okojie TV, and Bòwálé (Come Home) on Biodun Stephen TV.
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.