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Esther Kalu

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Chimemeka Osuagwu, Isaac Ayodeji Selected for Serial Bridges Accra 2026

Chimemeka Osuagwu, Isaac Ayodeji Selected for Serial Bridges Accra 2026

Nigerian writers Chimemeka Osuagwu and Isaac Ayodeji make the selection list for ongoing Serial Bruges Accra, a training and mentorship program for TV series creators.

BY Esther Kalu

The Mysterious Death of Funke Lawson is an upcoming murder mystery and interactive stage play by Omotoke Solarin-Sodara and Nnamdi Ehirim. When Funke Lawson’s inner circle gathers for a quiet memorial after her burial, the grief is cut short when Funke's mother barges in, armed with a loaded gun and an absolute demand for the truth and she won't leave until she unmasks the killer responsible for her daughter's death.

“The Mysterious Death of Funke Lawson” to Debut in Lagos September 26

Nigerian writer and Filmmaker, Omotoke Solarin-Sodara follows up her previous stage play Holy Ghosting, with The Mysterious Death of Funke Lawson, an upcoming interactive stage play set for a September debut.

BY Esther Kalu

As a filmmaker, Covenant ICON Iboyi’s approach to storytelling is not very conventional. Rather than following a linear format, he prefers to split his story into different pieces and then piece them together through different segments. This is because he is passionate about emotional and unpredictable storytelling.

Covenant ICON Iboyi’s “Obobo: Untold Colours” Captures the Humanity Behind Albinism

Covenant ICON Iboyi’s BUFF-selected documentary offers a refreshing but humanizing lens into the medical condition, trauma, cultural stereotypes and lived experiences of people living with albinism, particularly children.

BY Esther Kalu

Brenda Ogbukaa-Garuba is a Nigerian screenwriter, producer and now director. She's better known for her award-winning project To Adaego with Love, which recently won Best Feature Film Director, and Best First Time Director at the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) Awards.

“Hold Me, Let Me Go” Is Brenda Ogbukaa-Garuba’s Way of Processing Grief

In this brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Brenda Ogbukaa-Garuba opens up about the inspiration behind her directorial debut Hold Me, Let Me Go, including the experience of taking the director’s seat for the first time.

BY Esther Kalu

Jeffrey Oba is a creative director, filmmaker and photographer passionate about turning ideas into timeless visuals. Merging his Sociology background and curiosity to understand lived experiences, Oba explores grief in A Quiet After, capturing a familiar theme within the Nigerian cultural context.

“A Quiet After” and the Cultural Subtext of Grief

A Quiet After explores a familiar story of grief at BUFF Africa 2026 while In an interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Jeffrey Oba, the writer and director of the project shares more insights into the project.

BY Esther Kalu

Every year, for the past 16 years, the Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) celebrates African cinema and its diaspora. The festival fills the gap by globally celebrating outstanding African films and filmmakers, whose stories are compelling and resonate. For its 17th edition, the festival is set to screen 76 African titles across Nigeria, Uganda, Namibia, among others.

Silicon Valley African Film Festival Returns in October

Following its previous edition, Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) is set to return for its 17th edition in celebration of African cinema, and its diaspora.

BY Esther Kalu

Five Figurines features a star-studded ensemble cast including Uche Montana, Mike Ezuruonye, Chimezie Imo, Ini Edo, Chuks Joseph, Odunlade Adekola, Clinton Joshua, Bimbo Akintola, and Gbubemi Ejeye. The story explores the consequences of action, power and truth.

Akay Mason’s “Five Figurines” Gets November 13 Cinema Release

Five Figurines, directed and produced by Akay Mason is set for November 13 release starring Uche Montana, Ini Edo, Chimezie Imo, and Iretiola Doyle.

BY Esther Kalu

Favour Vincent Wins TSWA Short Film Grant With “Room 077”

Following the 2026 TSWA Film Festival, Favour Efe Vincent has emerged as the winner of its Short Film Pitch Competition, securing a N500,000 production grant.

BY Esther Kalu

With season 2, Blue Eye Samurai will see Muzi expand her revenge quest from Japan to London. There, she faces new friends, old foes and is forced to battle her own demons. On the other side, in Japan, Akemi and Taigen will navigate their path under a new but dangerous shogun while Ringo will chart a new course.

Netflix Drops Teaser Trailer for “Blue Eye Samurai” Season 2

Ahead of its 2027 release, Netflix has dropped a teaser trailer for Blue Eye Samurai, offering a first look at the sophomore edition of the animated series.

BY Esther Kalu

Waiting for Tomorrow employs a satirical approach to confront significant issues in the societal and family setting. The upcoming stage play features an ensemble cast including Omowunmi Dada, Gideon Okeke and Wole Ojo.

“Waiting for Tomorrow” Stage Play to Debut in September

Waiting for Tomorrow, an upcoming stage play starring Omowunmi Dada and Gideon Okeke will make its stage debut in September.

BY Esther Kalu

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