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SPOTLIGHT Hidden Cost of Creative Careers
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SPOTLIGHT Hidden Cost of Creative Careers in Nigeria

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Esther Kalu

Staff Writer

STORIES BY Esther Kalu

Day of the Games Night follows 18-year-old Chisom and her tight-knit circle of friends, Elvis, Bisola, Mudi, and Hillary, who sneak out to attend what they believe is an exclusive high school reunion party but it is not what they expected.

Joseph Coker on Casting and Producing for “Day of the Games Night”

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nigerian producer behind Day of the Games Night discusses the casting process and production challenges of the upcoming thriller.

BY Esther Kalu

Reality Often Tells Truly Compelling Stories — Precious Asuai

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nigerian documentary filmmaker Precious Asuai shares why he is drawn to documentaries and delves into his latest exploration with Mile 12 market.

BY Esther Kalu

Daniel Omogunloye’s Canaan takes the theme of mental illness and underscores the the cost of not being seen for what one is. Starring performances from Mike Ezuruonye, Canaan hopes to change the stigmatization of mentally challenged people beyond their illness.

Daniel Omogunloye on “Canaan,” Mental Health and Family Expectations

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Daniel Omogunloye Ayonide, the director of Canaan starring Mike Ezuruonye opens up about his upcoming film.

BY Esther Kalu

Forgive Me April is set on the core theme of forgiveness. It follows a tragic hit-and-run incident that forces a vengeful father, a haunted driver and a grieving community to navigate the often difficult path to forgiveness.

Martins Samuel Discusses Core Theme Behind “Forgive Me April”

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Martins Samuel, the writer-director of Forgive Me April discusses the core theme of his upcoming film.

BY Esther Kalu

Moses Ipadeola’s The Autograph of Nothingness begins the Guguru Studios’ Universe of Nothingness, highlighting loneliness and man’s vulnerable desire for connection and community.

Kemi Osiyi Reflects on Co-Writing “The Autograph of Nothingness”

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nigerian Writer Kemi Rebecca Osiyi shares her co-writing process and contribution to Moses Ipadeola’s The Autograph of Nothingness.

BY Esther Kalu

Amazon Prime Video’s Ride or Die, follows two lifelong best friends Debbie Claybourne and Judith Burton who thought they knew everything about each other until a secret identity of one of them puts them on the run for their lives.

Prime Video Releases Trailer for “Ride or Die”

Renowned actresses Octavia Spencer of Ma (2019) and Hannah Waddingham of Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (2025) stars in Prime Video’s anticipated Ride or Die series as trailer drops.

BY Esther Kalu

Nana Akua Addo’s Cathedral Dress may have lasted a few minutes on the red carpet but its impact offers a glimpse into a future where the boundaries between artist, designer and storyteller dissolve with wearable art.

Ifechukwu Gerald on Expanding Wearable Art Through AMVCA’s Cathedral Dress

In this exclusive interview, lfechukwu Gerald, the Nigerian multidisciplinary artist behind Nana Akua Addo’s viral Cathedral Dress at the AMVCA speaks with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR) about his viral fashion artwork, among other things.

BY Esther Kalu

As a short film, ÒKoLÀ explores powerful themes of cultural identity, tradition, spirituality, belonging, intergenerational beliefs, prejudice, and the enduring influence of destiny. It ultimately touches on aspects of identity that society often misunderstands or overlooks.

Paul Lasisi Discusses Themes of Identity in “ÒKoLÀ” Following Festival Selection

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nigerian Filmmaker Paul Lasisi discusses his film ÒKoLÀ which was recently selected to screen at the Short Way International Short Film Festival in Brazil.

BY Esther Kalu

With his promising journey in documentary filmmaking, Itegboje Daniel is most passionate about highlighting social issues and documenting real-life stories all aimed at driving impact and redefining African storytelling.

Itegboje Daniel Reflects on 2026 Next Doc Fellowship Selection

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nigerian award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Itegboje Daniel behind On Your Own (O.Y.O) reflects on his recent selection as a 2026 fellow for the Next Doc International Fellowship.

BY Esther Kalu

Apples & Oranges starring Uzoamaka Power and Baaj Adebule tackles themes of betrayal and mistrust often associated with friendships. It is a story about love, choices and the condition.

Obisesan Folakemi on the Challenges of Producing “Apples & Oranges”

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nigerian Producer Obisesan Folakemi shares the challenges of producing her upcoming feature film, which arrives nearly four years after it was shot in 2022.

BY Esther Kalu

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