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Esther Kalu

Staff Writer

STORIES BY Esther Kalu

Love & New Notes (2026) opening weekend feat significantly replicates the success of Timini Egbuson’s debut and previous project Reel Love, which grossed N99.2 million as the biggest opening Valentine title of all time in 2025.

“Love & New Notes” Records Biggest Opening Weekend of 2026

Love & New Notes, Timini Egbuson and Kayode Kasum’s latest big screen collaboration has made a historic opening weekend, grossing over N100 million.

BY Esther Kalu

As a platform that recognises the works of documentary filmmakers across Africa, Irepresent International Documentary Film Festival (iREP) mission beyond recognition remains to advance the transformative power of documentary storytelling.

iREP Drops Open Submissions for 2026 Festival

For its 2026 edition, Irepresent International Documentary Film Festival (iRep) will curate 30 films spotlighting the transformative power of documentaries without open submissions.

BY Esther Kalu

Uche Mordi is a co-writer on Funke Akindele’s highest grossing fim Behind The Scenes working alongside Akindele and Collins Okoh to shape the film’s story and plot.

Uche Mordi on “Behind The Scenes” and Her Passion for Moving Stories

Uche Mordi, a rising Nollywood screenwriter, speaks with The Nollywood Reporter to unpack her career-defining writing credit in Funke Akindele’s historic box office film, Behind The Scenes, future stories she’s excited about telling and the legacy she is building in Nollywood.

BY Esther Kalu

Emeka Golden’s resilience and commitment to his acting craft finally pays off with his latest role in Son of the Soil (2025), working with an ensemble cast including Ireti Doyle, Patience Ozokwor, Sharon Rotimi, Philip Asaya, Taye Arimoro and Sunshine Rosman.

How Emeka Golden is Building His Career in Nollywood

Emeka Golden speaks with The Nollywood Reporter to unpack his career-defining role in Nollywood’s ambitious action thriller, Son of The Soil (2025) directed by Chee Keong Cheung and the journey of his rising career in Nollywood.

BY Esther Kalu

Unbound, a 29-minute short produced by Love Story Media stars Stan Nze and Chinelo Ejianwu in an emotional story built on silence rather than dialogue, restrained fury and heartbreak that hits the soul.

Tosin Igho on Filming “Unbound” and Nollywood’s Visual Language

Tosin Igho, Nollywood screenwriter, Cinematographer and director speaks with The Nollywood Reporter about how he is shaping Nollywood’s Visual Language with stories that stay with the audience long after credits roll.

BY Esther Kalu

A Blue Butterfly starring Steve Toussaint and Sanaa Lathan explores the impossibility of self-forgiveness and the quest for redemption through a character Sentwali, haunted by his past.

C.J. Obasi Set to Direct “A Blue Butterfly”

Steve Toussaint and Sanaa Lathan are set to lead C.J Obasi’s upcoming psychological drama A Blue Butterfly set for production in March.

BY Esther Kalu

The Wig follows the overnight success of a struggling Nollywood actress tied to a mysterious wig she finds.

“The Wig” to premiere Feb. 21 on Africa Magic Showcase

Africa Magic has officially unveiled a new original feature The Wig set to debut on February 21, 2026.

BY Esther Kalu

Wire Wire marks Bolanle Austen-Peters’ return to the Nollywood filmmaking scene after House of Ga’a and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti both released in 2024.

“Wire Wire” Set for Joburg Film Festival Premiere

Wire Wire, an upcoming film directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters, Nollywood’s renowned director, made Joburg Film Festival’s official selection list, to premiere in March.

BY Esther Kalu

Mo Abudu, Nigerian media mogul and Nollywood producer unveils Where is Chioma Kalu, an Ebonylife ON Plus Original film.

Mo Abudu Teases “Where Is Chioma Kalu”

Nollywood Actress Nancy Isime leads Ebonylife ON Life Original Where is Chioma Kalu, alongside Daniel Etim Effiong and Blessing Jessica Obasi.

BY Esther Kalu

Leo Obienyi’s Alive Till Dawn, arguably Nigeria’s first-ever Zombie Apocalypse feature starring Uzor Arukwe presents a thrilling plot of survival, fear and loyalty under the unexplored horror genre in Nollywood.

“Alive Till Dawn” Is Audacious but Uneven

Leo Obienyi cinema debut Alive Till Dawn, featuring Uzor Arukwe and Sunshine Rosman is a bold attempt at a zombie apocalypse in Nollywood but felt cringe.

BY Esther Kalu

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