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Esther Kalu

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STORIES BY Esther Kalu

Son of the Soil starring British-Nigerian Actor and Producer Razaaq Adoti breaks into Nigeria’s action thriller genre with an award-winning story of revenge and redemption.

Razaaq Adoti Leads Nigerian Action Thriller “Son of the Soil”

British-Nigerian actor and producer Razaaq Adoti is set to make his Nigerian debut appearance with Son of the Soil, an action thriller, directed by Chee Keong Cheung.

BY Esther Kalu

Trino Motion Pictures presents their latest offering Grandpa Must Obey, an exploration of intergenerational bonds, loss and forgiveness featuring an ensemble cast.

“Grandpa Must Obey” Sees Kanayo O. Kanayo Take on New Role

Trino Motion Pictures is set to officially release its latest cinema project Grandpa Must Obey, a family comedy drama featuring Legendary actors Kanayo O. Kanayo and Bimbo Akintola.

BY Esther Kalu

Pan-African action thriller 3 Cold Dishes stars Osas Ighodaro, Fat Toure, and Maud Guerard as human trafficking victims seeking revenge against their perpetrators across Nigeria, Benin and Cote d’Ivoire.

“3 Cold Dishes” Confronts Human Trafficking in West Africa

At its core, Pan-African revenge thriller 3 Cold Dishes, starring lead performances from Osas Ighodaro, Fat Toure, and Maud Guerard captures the traumatic story of human trafficking victims.

BY Esther Kalu

The Herd, Daniel Etim Effiong’s directorial debut, grosses N188 million in total box office earnings, nearing the N200 million mark at the Nigerian Box Office.

“The Herd” Nears N200M Mark at Nigerian Box Office

Following its N188 million gross earnings, The Herd, a Nollywood thriller about the harsh reality of kidnapping in Nigeria, is drawing close to the N200 million mark at the Nigerian Box Office.

BY Esther Kalu

Lagos Fringe Official Film Screening Schedule includes Dapo, Message from Anonymous, Mother, Tick Time and Missing Link in celebration of diverse voices and powerful storytelling.

Lagos Fringe Unveils Official Film Screening Schedule for 2025 Festival

Lagos Fringe Art Festival has unveiled the official film screening schedule for selected films and documentaries as it kicks off the festival.

BY Esther Kalu

Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi, acclaimed Nigerian author behind Moroti Wants a Virgo and An Unlikely Kind of Love, shared her personal experience from a writer who never cared about monetising her storytelling until her moment of intentionality came.

Anwuli Ojogwu Urges Writers to Diversify Their Skills

Emphasising the need for writers to build the business side of their storytelling talent, Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi, Nigerian author, Amarachukwu Obika, Certified Copyeditor and Anwuli Ojogwu, Editor and Co-founder of Narrative Landscape Press discuss the opportunities available for diversification.

BY Esther Kalu

No U-Turn, is one of Ike Nnabue’s most prominent works. A personal and deeply relatable Nigerian biographical documentary reflects the harrowing experiences of African migrants, including the director, in pursuit of a better life.

Ike Nnabue Warns Against Bandwagon Trend in Nollywood

Nigerian documentary filmmaker Ike Nnabue, who is passionate about telling authentic African stories, identified the bandwagon effect as one of the biggest challenges inhibiting quality stories in Nigeria.

BY Esther Kalu

Shōgun is an award winning 2024 Japanese Drama series by FX Network starring Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis in a historical-inspired saga.

“Shōgun” Season 2 Production to Begin in 2026

After a record-breaking season one, Shōgun season 2 is set to begin production in January, 2026 with Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis returning as leads.

BY Esther Kalu

The Weekend remains a bold direction in Nollywood’s horror genre through Daniel Oriahi’s exploration of unsettling in-law dynamics and family secrets.

“The Weekend” Continues Global Journey, to Screen at Norway Festival

Nollywood’s award-winning Horror thriller, The Weekend is set to screen at the Oslo Films from the South Festival 2025 in Norway, expanding its global appeal.

BY Esther Kalu

Bolanle Austen-Peters’ My Boyfriend Calls Me Ma features Efe Irele, Tana Adelana, Kunle Remi and Laycon as cast members in a story that explores love, vulnerability and identity.

Bolanle Austen-Peters’ “My Boyfriend Calls Me Ma” Set to Premiere at LITF

My Boyfriend Calls Me Ma, an upcoming stage play directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters promises to bring drama and romance at the 2025 Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) in November.

BY Esther Kalu

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