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Esther Kalu

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STORIES BY Esther Kalu

Allison Emmanuel’s Gangs of Port-Harcourt explores brotherhood and violence through the story of two brothers with opposite personalities, who are forced to embark on a deadly mission to save their father’s home.

Allison Precious Emmanuel Wraps Production on “Gangs of Port Harcourt”

Under his production company, The MX14, Nigerian filmmaker Allison Precious Emmanuel has officially wrapped production on his debut series, Gangs of Port-Harcourt.

BY Esther Kalu

With over five weeks of cinema run across Nigeria and Ghana, Alive Till Dawn, a genre-defying project is set to conclude its box office race with over N70 Million in total earnings.

“Alive Till Dawn” Nears End of Cinema Run with ₦74M

Alive Till Dawn starring Uzor Arukwe and Sunshine Rosman is set to bow out of cinemas after grossing over N70 million in box office earnings.

BY Esther Kalu

Evi marks a rare Nollywood musical drama directed by Uyoyou Adia and produced by Judith Audu, which explores the seldom captured struggles of women in music and film.

Osas Okonyon Leads Afrobeats Drama “Evi” Ahead of March Release

Evi, an upcoming musical drama by Nollywood director Uyoyou Adia and producer Judith Audu, is set to hit cinemas on March 27 exploring identity, survival and second chances.

BY Esther Kalu

Kirill Sokolov’s They Will Kill You leans into the desperation of an exconvict in search of a job. Her response to a housekeeping job advert spirals into a web of secret disappearances.

Kirill Sokolov Explores Disappearances in “They Will Kill You”

They Will Kill You by writer-director Kirill Sokolov is set to arrive in cinemas on March 27 starring Zazie Beetz of The Bad Guys 2

BY Esther Kalu

Gold Gerry is the screenwriter and producer behind Adanne. She is also the co-founder of Melon House Production, a company focused on spotlighting African culture through local stories tailored for global recognition.

Gold Gerry Unpacks Creative and Production Decisions Behind “Adanne”

Gold Gerry, Nollywood screenwriter and producer in an exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR) talks about her upcoming feature project Adanne, the culturally rooted stripes she is building with Melon House Production, and her passion to preserve African culture through stories.

BY Esther Kalu

With entries now closed, nominees of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) will be officially unveiled on March 29, 2026, to kick off the race to the award’s 12th edition aimed at recognising African stories and talents.

Africa Magic Sets March 29 for AMVCA Nominations

Ahead of its 12th award ceremony, the organisers of the The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) will unveil nominees on March 29, 2026.

BY Esther Kalu

The Masquerade Code is Kinova Film’s upcoming flagship animated project about a streetwise young hustler who becomes bound to an ancient masquerade power, blending African spirituality, comedy, and contemporary city life.

Kinova Films Joins FasterCapital EquityPilot Programme

Nigeria’s Kinova Films, officially joins Dubai’s FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program to raise $250,000 for its studio setup and production of its major animated project, The Masquerade Code.

BY Esther Kalu

Blessing Bulus’s directorial debut Ti Mazi, which explores the Nok Art as a tool for reconnection with her ancestral history while focusing on the past memories of her late father will screen at the 2026 iRep Festival in Lagos.

“Mi Tazi” Set for iREP 2026 Screening

Nigerian Filmmaker Blessing Bulus’ StoryMi Academy- sponsored directorial debut documentary Mi Tazi is set to screen at the 2026 IRepresent International Documentary Film Festival (iREP).

BY Esther Kalu

A Way Forward, a short film starring Mariam Peters and Samson Solomon is culturally rooted and relatable, championing the relevance of women’s financial independence to society and family.

Uche Mordi Discusses Themes Behind “A Way Forward”

Uche Mordi, Nollywood screenwriter and filmmaker opens up with The Nollywood Reporter about her writing credit in one of MTV Shuga Naija Short Innovation Lab projects, A Way Forward, a culturally rooted story that celebrates women’s freedom in a contemporary Nigeria.

BY Esther Kalu

Love & New Notes, Nollywood rom-com produced by Timini Egbuson and directed by Kayode Kasum marks yet another cinema collaboration between the duo following Reel Love in 2025.

“Love & New Notes “Crosses ₦328M, Leads 2026 Box Office

Love & New Notes, produced by Timini Egbuson has grossed over N300 million, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood release of 2026.

BY Esther Kalu

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