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Esther Kalu

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STORIES BY Esther Kalu

A Husband’s Wife brings Joke Silva and Richard Mofe-Damijo together as a married couple, years after their previous screen collaborations.

Joke Silva and RMD Reunite for “A Husband’s Wife”

Joke Silva and Richard Mofe-Damijo reunite as a married couple in A Husband’s Wife, an upcoming stage play produced by Lufodo and RMD Productions.

BY Esther Kalu

Written by Mannie Oiseomaye and directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen, Pushing 30 follows a 30-year-old tech founder whose birthday brunch brings unresolved issues within her friendship group to the surface.

Why “Pushing 30” Is Debuting on TV, Orobosa Ikponmwen Explains

Director Orobosa Ikponmwen tells TNR why Pushing 30 is debuting on Africa Magic Showcase after the team initially considered YouTube.

BY Esther Kalu

The Runner places a London lawyer in a race against time after her son is abducted and she is ordered to kill a key witness.

Gal Gadot Runs Against Time in “The Runner”

Gal Gadot leads Amazon MGM Studios’ The Runner as a London lawyer forced to choose between killing a key witness and saving her abducted son.

BY Esther Kalu

The Love Hypothesis adapts Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling romance novel, following scientists Olive Smith and Adam Carlsen as a fake relationship becomes complicated by real feelings.

Prime Video’s “The Love Hypothesis” Premieres September 23

Amazon Prime Video’s The Love Hypothesis, starring Tom Bateman and Lili Reinhart, premieres September 23, adapting Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling romance novel.

BY Esther Kalu

Starlomo tackles the family’s hustle and survival story of chasing dreams in bustling Lagos city. The upcoming film asks what happens when a man made by Lagos is tested while fighting to hold on to his dreams.

Kayode Kasum Explore Ambition, Resilience in “Starlomo” for September 25

In an upcoming cinema project, Kamo State as a producer collaborates with Kayode Kasum, Nollywood director to bring Starlomo, a story about ambition and resilience on September 25.

BY Esther Kalu

As an African story rooted in history, My Father’s Shadow, directed by British-Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr., is arguably praised by critics and audiences alike for its in-depth storytelling and performance.

“My Father’s Shadow” Set for September 21 Netflix Debut

Akinola Davies’ My Father’s Shadow is set for a global streaming release on Netflix on September 21.

BY Esther Kalu

As a documentary, Surviving Reminisce is set to mark another major collaboration between Netflix and Peters after his 2024 series, Inside Life.

Clarence Peters Teases “Surviving Reminisce” for Netflix and Disney+

Following his last project, Scratch, Clarence Peters, Nigerian director and storyteller, has officially teased Surviving Reminisce, his upcoming documentary project.

BY Esther Kalu

Samuel Adeleke discusses how Home Training questions what adults mean when they describe a child as well trained and whether children have room to question, disagree and think for themselves.

Samuel Adeleke Turns His Lens Towards the Realities of Childhood

In an exclusive TNR interview, Samuel Adeleke discusses Small Hands of Zonaria and Home Training, childhood, vulnerability and the realities shaping young Nigerians.

BY Esther Kalu

Iwor Samuel is a Nigerian-born filmmaker, colorist, and photographer with over 7 years dedicated to visual storytelling. His work spans commercial, documentary, and narrative filmmaking, and he has collaborated with leading brands and organizations across different industries. Beyond filmmaking, Samuel shares his expertise in color grading and filmmaking through his YouTube channel, helping filmmakers improve their craft through practical, industry-focused tutorials.

Iwor Samuel Explores Patience In “Made For Me”

In this exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), director Iwor Samuel talks about Made for Me and its recent selection to screen at Film in the Park (FLIP) in September.

BY Esther Kalu

Precious Iroagalachi, a Nigerian producer who is passionate about deep human stories, is a line producer on ZJILI. Her role tackles some of the most sensitive parts of the film production, usually around budget and people. As a storyteller and producer, Iroagalachi is also known for credits in Allen Onyige’s Circles, Blessing Bulus’ Mi Tazi, and Ella Chikezie’s In Her Shoes.

Precious Iroagalachi Discusses Line Production Role in TIFF-Selected “ZJILI”

In this exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Precious Iroagalachi, the Line Producer for the Ghanaian feature, ZJILI, she opens up about her role on the project, the relatable themes, and the film’s scheduled world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026.

BY Esther Kalu

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