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Esther Kalu

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STORIES BY Esther Kalu

Black Market follows five market women who run a smuggling operation and are forced to protect one of their daughters after she is kidnapped.

Chris Udomi on Building the Cinematic World of “Black Market”

Chris Udomi tells The Nollywood Reporter about designing the cinematic world of Black Market and working on the Guinness World Record-setting film.

BY Esther Kalu

Adenike Adebayo-Esho, who transitioned from law into media and filmmaking and works as a writer, director and producer.

“Tele x Zikora”: Adenike Adebayo-Esho on Revisiting Campus Drama for Cinema

Adenike Adebayo-Esho talks to The Nollywood Reporter about Tele x Zikora, revisiting campus drama and taking the story to Nigerian cinemas.

BY Esther Kalu

With its return, Agbara Nla: The Return, which is a modern reimagination of its Mount Zion 1991 classic version, signifies a growing return of classics in Nollywood, targeting a new generation of audiences.

“Agbara Nla: The Return” Opens in Cinemas on October 1

Agbara Nla: The Return, a faith based feature based on an original version created by Mike Bamiloye will debut in Nigerian cinemas on Nigeria’s Independence Day.

BY Esther Kalu

East West Love, directed by Seko Shamte, a Tanzanian filmmaker, hints at a story that sits at the intersection of culture, borders and a love that is possible if culture crosses over.

Seko Shamte’s “East West Love” Explores Cross-Cultural Romance

In an upcoming Nigerian and Kenyan collaboration, Brian Abajah and Sunshine Rosman stars in the lead as Juma and Bolatito, exploring a cross border love about trust and control. It is set for October 9 release.

BY Esther Kalu

Lucy ‘Abena’ Oigbochie is a Nigerian producer whose works cuts across films, music videos and creative content that tell bold, unconventional and authentic African stories. With her latest production project, Èbùn, Oigbochie explores humanity, connection, and the importance of communication beyond spoken words, inviting audiences to reflect on empathy and family.

Who Pays for Independent Short Films?

Three independent Nigerian producers tell TNR how they fund short films, where production money goes, and the financial realities audiences rarely see behind independent filmmaking.

BY Esther Kalu

The ensemble cast of Ordinary People, whose characters appear to lead ordinary lives in Mirage Estate while hiding criminal histories, personal conflicts, and secrets that gradually intersect.

“Ordinary People” Takes the Spoon and Overfeeds Viewers

Moses Inwang’s Ordinary People has ambition, but its heavy dialogue and excessive exposition weaken the mystery thriller, despite strong cinematography and music.

BY Esther Kalu

As the producer, Omobolanle Onifade’s primary responsibility on the project ensured the set ran smoothly with available resources, team and structure needed to deliver a quality production. As a story, the producer shares a personal connection to Breathe Again.

Omobolanle Onifade on Producing “Breathe Again” and Exploring Grief

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Omobolanle Onifade, the producer behind Breathe Again, an upcoming Nigerian faith based film, shares insight into her role on the project amongst other things.

BY Esther Kalu

Produced by Pawstudios Africa, Lagos Fringe Festival is one of the notable film and art festivals in Nigeria and Africa, creating distribution opportunities especially for independent filmmakers and artists.

Lagos Fringe Returns, Unveils 2026 Theme

Lagos Fringe Art Festival has unveiled its theme for 2026, ‘Let’s Play,’ inviting participants to be flexible.

BY Esther Kalu

With themes like love, fear and bullying, Familiar, written and directed by Grace Okon, explores how people can remain stuck in the past despite believing they have moved on.

Grace Okon Explores Love, Fear and Bullying in “Familiar”

In this exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Grace Okon, the writer and director of Familiar, discusses the upcoming film, which marks her first official production.

BY Esther Kalu

Precious Asuai’s Baby Shower stars Wendy Lawal, Amanda Oruh, Eronini Osinachim, Maryann Amakor and Imoh Eboh in a story about friendship, secrets and tensions surrounding a surprise baby shower.

Precious Asuai on Adapting Minna Davies’ “Baby Shower” for Screen

In this exclusive interview, Precious Asuai discusses adapting Minna Davies’ Baby Shower stage play for film, casting and its YouTube release.

BY Esther Kalu

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