Akinola Davies Jr. Wins Best Director at the British Independent Film Awards Akinola Davies Jr. has won Best Director at the 28th British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) out of 12 nominations, solidifying the power of authentic African storytelling. BY Esther Kalu
News “Weather for Two” Joins EbonyLife ON Plus’ December Lineup Bucci Franklin and Ebube Nwagbo must find love in a complicated situation that brings them closer together in Weather For Two, set for a December debut. BY Esther Kalu
Film “Ballad of a Small Player” Examines Gambling Addiction Through a Haunted Man’s Spiral Edward Berger, known for his critically acclaimed direction on Conclave, delivers a haunting and vulnerable story of gambling addiction with Netflix thriller, The Ballad of a Small Player. BY Esther Kalu
Film Funke Akindele’s “Behind The Scenes” Explores Life Behind the Camera Funke Akindele, Nollywood actress and Producer, is set to bring her latest December movie, Behind The Scenes to cinemas in December, featuring an ensemble cast. BY Esther Kalu
Film Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox Play Awkward Co-Parents in “Merv” Zooey Deschanel, American actress and Charlie Cox, English actor stars in Prime Video’s unusual romantic comedy debuting on December 10. BY Esther Kalu
News Ella Chikezie on “In Her Shoes” Double Win at Lagos Fringe Film Festival In Her Shoes directed by Ella Chikezie recently won two major awards at the Lagos Fringe Film Awards including Best Short Film and Best Female Representation in Film, the filmmaker revealed what the win means to her. BY Esther Kalu
News “Zootopia 2” Shatters Global Box Office Records With $556 Million Opening Weekend Zootopia 2 sets new global box office records with a $556 million opening, including the biggest animated debut in history and the highest-opening day ever for a Hollywood film in China. BY Esther Kalu
News Why Nollywood Should Prioritise International Film Festivals — Taiwo Egunjobi Taiwo Egunjobi, Nigerian Screenwriter and Director has revealed why Nigerian filmmakers, particularly the big shots, should take International festivals with intentionality. BY Esther Kalu
News Ella Chikezie’s “In Her Shoes” Shines at 2025 Lagos Fringe Festival In Her Shoes directed by Ella Chikezie won two major awards at the Lagos Fringe Film Awards including Best Short Film and Best Female Representation in Film. BY Esther Kalu
News “Gingerrr” Crosses N500 Million at Nigerian Box Office Gingerrr, a Nollywood heist thriller directed by Yemi Morafa, has soared from eighth position to fifth position on the Top 10 highest-grossing Nollywood titles of All Time after grossing over N500 million at the Nigerian box office. BY Esther Kalu
