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Esther Kalu

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STORIES BY Esther Kalu

In preparation for its 2026 edition, Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF), a platform that recognises depth and talent, is seeking thought-provoking and inspiring theatre plays from theatre practitioners across the world.

Lagos Int’l Theatre Festival Seeks Submissions Ahead 2026 Edition

The 2026 Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) has opened a call for local and international play submissions with a May 15 deadline.

BY Esther Kalu

The Good Therapist is an upcoming 10-part episode web series that explores faith, mental health, and marriage. The series addresses the interconnection between human experiences led by a lead character, Dr. Folu, who is a therapist.

Sylvia Ebere Urges Nollywood To Explore More Faith-Based Stories

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter, Nigerian actor and filmmaker Sylvia Ebere opens up about her upcoming faith-based project, The Good Therapist, and why Nollywood needs more of such films.

BY Esther Kalu

The Boy Who Gave, Allison Emmanuel’s debut feature previously made its African premiere at AFRIFF where it earned triple nominations to compete for Best Actor, Best Director and Best Film categories.

Allison Emmanuel Pushes Emotional Storytelling With “The Boy Who Gave”

In a recent interview with The Nollywood Reporter, Nigerian filmmaker Allison Precious Emmanuel shared how his upcoming film The Boy Who Gave is filling the Heartfelt storytelling gap in Nollywood.

BY Esther Kalu

Nigerian actress Sharon Rotimi, who recently joined Wura, credits long-form television as a key space for developing her acting craft through sustained character work and on-set experience.

Sharon Rotimi on Acting Craft, Character, and Long-Form Series Value

Sharon Rotimi discusses acting craft, character development, and why long-form TV series continue to shape stronger performances in Nollywood television storytelling.

BY Esther Kalu

With Closure Is a Wig, Mayowa Daramola hopes to touch on difficult and often avoided questions when seeking closure with past lovers. The story is built on the complicated space between love and truth.

Mayowa Daramola Teases “Closure Is For Wigs” Stage Play

Closure Is a Wig, an upcoming stage play by Mayowa Daramola explores love and attempts to answer the questions of closure often sought by lovers after a breakup.

BY Esther Kalu

Tomi Ojo, Toyin Oshinake, Timilehin Ojeola, Tolu Odewumi, Belinda Yanga and Austine Onuoha star in House Mattaz episode 2 to explore the complexity of family dynamics, how assumption can shape decisions and consequences.

Uche Mordi Details New Direction for “House Mattaz” Episode 2

In a brief Interview with TNR, Uchechukwu Mordi behind two episodes of House Mattaz stage play shares details about the upcoming episode 2 set for May debut.

BY Esther Kalu

Netflix’s Thrash stars Phoebe Dynevor of Bridgerton, Whitney Peak of Gossip Girl, and Djimon Hounsou in a shark thriller film set in a small coastal town. The story explores survival and captures the chaos that follows when nature bites back.

Tommy Wirkola’s “Thrash” Ridicules the Craft of Suspense

Tommy Wirkola’s Thrash is built on a promising premise but fails at execution, especially lacking the thrill and suspense needed for a shark thriller genre.

BY Esther Kalu

A Spark in the Dark delves into romantic love and interpersonal relationships with a socially relatable conflict. The upcoming film is directed by Akay Mason of Red Circle (2025) and Superstar (2021).

“Spark in the Dark” Explores Love Through Sudden Blindness

A Spark in the Dark, a romantic comedy starring Tope Olowoniyan and Gideon Okeke is expected to arrive in Nigerian cinemas on April 24.

BY Esther Kalu

Michael as a biographical film captures the formative beginning of Michael Jackson’s music career to his global stardom. The film also spotlights public and controversial details about the singer’s life.

Jaafar Jackson Steps into Michael Jackson’s Shoes in “Michael”

Jaafar Jackson is set to star as Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, in Antoine Fuqua’s music biopic about the singer’s life and legacy dropping in April.

BY Esther Kalu

The Weekend directed by Daniel Oriah arguably remains one of the boldest attempts in Nollywood’s horror genre with a story that explores the unsettling in-law dynamics and family cultural secrets in Africa.

“The Weekend” Expands Global Reach With Canal+ Deal

Nollywood’s award-winning Horror thriller, The Weekend has secured another global licensing deal with Canal+ to premiere across 60 French-speaking territories.

BY Esther Kalu

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