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Esther Kalu

Staff Writer

STORIES BY Esther Kalu

Wura is best known as Showmax’s first Nigerian original telenovela adapted from South African soap opera, The River, starring Scarlet Gomez as the titular character.

Sharon Rotimi On Embodying Fan-Favourite Tumi in “Wura” Season 4

Following her recent addition to Wura season 4, Sharon Rotimi speaks to The Nollywood Reporter (TNR) on what it takes to step into the role, previously played by Martha Ehinome.

BY Esther Kalu

The Drama’s $6.4 million opening day debut surpasses A24’s Materialists and Hereditary to occupy the third spot on the studio’s top five highest opening day debuts.

“The Drama” Ranks as A24’s Third-Highest Opening Day Debut

The Drama, a rom-com that explores a dark secret between an engaged couple has recorded the third biggest opening day debut for an A24 film.

BY Esther Kalu

The Greatest Actor of all Time stage play is written and directed by Temiloluwa Fosudo in collaboration with Wumi Tuase-Fosudo and Chukwu Martin. The show follows a satirical story about ego, ambition and survival.

“The Greatest Actor of All Time” Returns to Stage in April

The Greatest Actor of Our Time, a satirical stage play produced by Temiloluwa Fosudo, Wumi Tuase-Fosudo and Chukwu Martin, is set to return to Lagos for the second time.

BY Esther Kalu

Call of My Life (2026) starring Uzoamaka Power as a feature film debut follows Dammy Twitch’s 2023 short film debut I Hate It Here (2023). This marks a significant transition for the music video director into feature filmmaking.

Dammy Twitch Shares Expectations for Feature Debut “Call of My Life”

Ahead of the release of his feature film debut, Call of my Life, Dammy Twitch, renowned music video director, has shared some of his biggest audience expectations for the film.

BY Esther Kalu

Lilian Afegbai played Idia in Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill A Monkey, praised mostly for her memorable performance as the wife of Oboz (Bucci Franklin) and her unique slangs in the film.

Lilian Afegbai Reacts to AMVCA Nomination Snub

Following the unveiled nomination list for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Actress Lilian Afegbai has reacted to being snubbed for her role in To Kill A Monkey.

BY Esther Kalu

When Tari Met Voke starring Sharon Rotimi and Timilehin Ojeola, is a romantic comedy that explores how one cannot run away from their past but rather find places including a house party to hide from it.

“When Tari Met Voke” Set for Saving Cinema Screening in April

As Saving Cinema, a film screening initiative for independent films prepares for its first edition, When Tari Met Voke has been unveiled as one of the films selected to screen at the event.

BY Esther Kalu

Amazon Prime Video’s The Bluff, follows Ercell Bodden, an ex-pirate known as ‘Bloody Mary’ with a ruthless and brutal past she would rather hide but unfortunately, it soon catches up with her to threaten her family.

“The Bluff” Stumbles but Still Delivers a Solid Pirate Face-Off

Renowned Bollywood turned International actress Priyanka Chopra plays Pirate Queen in The Bluff, tasked to save her family when her past catches up to destroy and invade her quiet life.

BY Esther Kalu

Blessing Bulus received a N1 million cash prize presented by Rebbeca Isi Imafidon, AAIFF’s Founding Director and Adebukola Agbaminoja, the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board.

Mi Tazi Wins AAIFF Women in Arts Grant

Mi Tazi by Nigerian Filmmaker Blessing Bulus has emerged as the winner of the Women in Arts and Film N1 million Impact grant organised by the All African Indie Film Festival (AAIFF).

BY Esther Kalu

Rebecca Isi Imafidon leads the AAIFF team, positioning the platform, which boasts a growing community, as a pan-African independent film ecosystem to elevate and connect African storytellers to both local and global opportunities.

AAIFF Founder Calls Art a Lifeline, Not Luxury

Rebbeca Isi Imafidon, All African Indie Film (AAIFF) Festival Founding Director, speaks on the importance of art as a lifeline in promoting healing and social impact.

BY Esther Kalu

Onobiren, produced by Laju Iren, focuses on the story of a young woman who travels to Lagos with hopes of finding greener pastures. The story sparks conversations about women's struggles, purpose, survival, and self-discovery.

Laju Iren’s “Onobiren” Crosses N100M at Box Office

Onobiren, Laju Iren cinema debut starring Ruby Akubueze has hit the N100 million mark to become the second highest-grossing Nollywood title of 2026 trailing behind Love and New Notes.

BY Esther Kalu

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