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Esther Kalu

Staff Writer

STORIES BY Esther Kalu

Moana, directed by Thomas Kail, is an upcoming American musical adventure film, which serves as a live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated 2016 film. It marks the third instalment of the Moana franchise and the first live action version.

“Moana” Live-Action Adaptation Premieres July 10

10 years after the release of the animated adventure film Moana (2016), Disney returns with a live-action adaptation in 2026 starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia.

BY Esther Kalu

Shedrack Salami, Nigerian Documentary Filmmaker behind Beyond Olympic Glory, an award-winning short documentary that follows the doping scandal of Nigerian female boxer Cynthia Ogunsemilore at the 2024 Olympics Games. The documentary leans into the themes of resilience, hope and courage.

Shedrack Salami Expands “Beyond Olympic Glory” at AFS Residency

In this exclusive interview, Shedrack Salami, award-winning short documentary filmmaker of Beyond Olympic Glory speaks with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR) about being selected for the American Film Showcase (AFS) sport documentary residency in Los Angeles to expand his film into a feature.

BY Esther Kalu

Damilola Adeyeri is a Nigerian filmmaker who directs, writes, and colour grades. The filmmaker is passionate about creating visually appealing and emotionally unconventional stories. She is currently a student at New York Film Academy. She is known for Dear Men (2023) and Radio Voice (2025).

Damilola Adeyeri Explores Identity and Belonging in “Itewogba”

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nigerian filmmaker Damilola Adeyeri opens up about her decision to crowdfund Itewogba and why the story matters.

BY Esther Kalu

We Must Begin Again, Together explores a woman who discovers her husband’s infidelity with her brother. It explores themes of identity, family and survival.

“We Must Begin Again, Together” Set for Afrika Film Festival Köln Premiere

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nollywood writer-director Adé Sultan Sangodoyin talks about his film We Must Begin Again, Together and its festival selection at the 23rd Afrika Film Festival Köln 2026.

BY Esther Kalu

Jill portrayed by Zoey Deutch leaves voice messages for her late sister as a way to deal with her grief. The messages, received by a stranger (Nick Robinson), take her through a heartwarming and deep journey of finding love and healing.

“Voicemails for Isabelle” Is Heart-Wrenchingly Romantic and Funny

Netflix’s latest rom-com flick Voicemails for Isabelle starring Nick Robinson and Zoey Deutch, blends grief and love in the most heart-wrenching and romantic way.

BY Esther Kalu

Jill portrayed by Zoey Deutch leaves voice messages for her late sister as a way to deal with her grief. The messages, received by a stranger (Nick Robinson), take her through a heartwarming and deep journey of finding love and healing.

“Voicemails for Isabelle” Is Heart-Wrenchingly Romantic and Funny

Netflix’s latest rom-com flick Voicemails for Isabelle starring Nick Robinson and Zoey Deutch, blends grief and love in the most heart-wrenching and romantic way.

BY Esther Kalu

ZOE starring Ebube Nwani and Stephanie Ugbeje is a short inspirational and self-awareness film that explores loss, faith, resilience, and the realities of living with sickle cell disease.

“ZOE” Highlights the Emotional Reality of Sickle Cell Disease

Prosper Light’s ZOE starring Ebube Nwani and Stephanie Ugbeje, explores grief and survival in commemoration of World Sickle Cell Disease Day.

BY Esther Kalu

Ebube Nwani and Stephanie Ugbeye, play lead roles in Prosper Light’s ZOE, as a couple who are forced to grapple with grief after losing their 15-year-old child to sickle cell disease.

Ebube Nwani, Stephanie Ugbeye on Interpreting the Emotional Weight of “ZOE”

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Ebube Nwani and Stephanie Ugbeye, who are the lead actors of ZOE, a short film written and directed by Prosper Light, reflecting on embodying their roles and challenges.

BY Esther Kalu

ZOE starring Ebube Nwani and Stephanie Ugbeje is a short inspirational and self-awareness film that explores loss, faith, resilience, and the realities of living with sickle cell disease.

Osas Ighodaro Makes Bollywood Debut in “Imported Bahu”

Following the release of the Imported Bahu trailer, Osas Ighodaro, Nollywood actress is set to make her debut entry into Bollywood.

BY Esther Kalu

Michael (2026) as a biographical film follows the formative and legendary journey of Michael Jackson’s music career. The story is smashing box office records and the audience can stop talking about the nostalgic connection to the singer’s life.

What Nollywood Must Learn From The “Michael” Effect

The feature examines Michael, Antoine Fuqua’s music biopic about the life and legacy of iconic singer Michael Jackson and what lessons Nollywood can pick to replicate the same cultural moment globally.

BY Esther Kalu

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