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Esther Kalu

Staff Writer

STORIES 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

Office Romance follows Jackie Cruz, a rigid CEO who loves work more than romance but she ends up caught in a web of romance that tests her career and everything she has built over the years.

“Office Romance” Dances around ‘Romance’ With No Resonance

In Netflix’s latest rom-com Office Romance starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, the film fails to leave a strong and emotionally resonating impression on viewers.

BY Esther Kalu

We Must Begin Again, Together stars Teniola Aladese and Patrick Diabuah as a couple.

Emmanuel Igbekele on Crafting the Visual Language of “Iwe Ala”

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nollywood Cinematographer Emmanuel Igbekele discusses his role in shaping the emotional and visual language of Iwe Ala: An Ojude Oba Story.

BY Esther Kalu

For Oyebanji Oyeleru, The Map is not just another story but advocacy against the insecurities in Nigeria that is constantly plunging families into grief and heartbreak.

Oyebanji Oyeleru Reflects on the Emotional Weight of Writing “The Map”

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nigerian filmmaker Oyebanji Oyeleru discusses the emotional weight of writing a short film inspired by his brother’s disappearance and Nigeria’s insecurities.

BY Esther Kalu

This year, the FujiFilm Short Film Festival is set to return to Dubai for its second edition following its first edition, which also held in Dubai.

FujiFilm Short Film Festival Opens Submission for Second Edition

FujiFilm Short Film Festival has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition seeking filmmakers across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.

BY Esther Kalu

In The Hand of Dante (2026) set in the the 21st and 14th centuries, explores search for love, beauty, and the divine.

Oscar Isaac Plays Dual Role in “In The Hand of Dante” Adaptation

In Netflix’s upcoming crime thriller, Oscar Isaac of Frankenstein (2025) plays two lead roles as Nick and Dante.

BY Esther Kalu

As a filmmaker, Chukwuka ‘Chukysmiles’ Ndife is passionate about high-quality visual storytelling. He wears different hats across aspects of film production including directing, writing, cinematography, and editing.

Chukwuka Ndife’s Blood Debt Set to Hit Cinemas on June 19

Chukwuka ‘Chukysmiles’ Ndife is set to make his directorial feature debut in cinemas on June 19 starring Jide Kene Achufusi.

BY Esther Kalu

Road Trip, written and directed by Victor Eyike, stars Greg Ojefua, Kelechi Udegbe, Ajayi Korede (Korex), Damilola Oni, Paul Nnadiekwe, Omobolanle Onifade, Amanda Oruh, and many more, all of whom brought depth and authenticity to the story.

Omobolanle Onifade Reflects on “Road Trip” Apple TV Deal

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Omobolanle Onifade behind Road Trip, a Nigerian four part series which recently debuted on Apple TV talks about what the international opportunity means for her and Nollywood.

BY Esther Kalu

Cynthia Dozie-Onwusoh is a Nigerian poet and screenwriter. She conceptualized and co-wrote The Autograph of Nothingness drawing inspiration from her personal experience with loneliness.

Why Loneliness Often Influences My Writing — Cynthia Dozie-Onwusoh

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Cynthia Dozie-Onwusoh, the writer and storyteller behind The Autograph of Nothingness, opens up about how loneliness often influences her work.

BY Esther Kalu

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