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Esther Kalu

Staff Writer

STORIES 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

As a social issue themed film, The Committee directed by Hassan Oyindamola Ahmed explores what happens when a group of people are given the responsibility to solve a problem but become more focused on meetings, procedures, positions and endless discussions than actually solving the problem. It stars Eric Nwanso, Kanyin Eros, Sim Baba Jatau, Riyo David, Ifeanyi Okondu, and Adekanmbi Nimi.

Hassan Oyindamola Ahmed’s “The Committee” Heads to Film Festival Circuit

In this brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Hassan Oyindamola Ahmed (Hassan Tha Kreator), the director behind the recently teased short film The Committee discusses the decision to distribute the film through the festival route, why the story is globally relevant, and the inspiration behind it.

BY Esther Kalu

A Happy Ending, written and directed by Dika Ofoma stars Ifeoma Obinwa, Ruby Okezie, Anne Njemanze and Nonso Odogwu. The story which borrows themes from Zeb Ejiro’s Domitilla (1996) explores women’s vulnerability, sexual exploitation and the pursuit of financial independence.

“A Happy Ending” Puts a Price on Financial Independence

Dika Ofoma directed A Happy Ending as part of the second Zikoko Life anthology. It explores critical questions around sexual exploitation, women’s vulnerability, poverty, family negligence and the quest for financial Independence.

BY Esther Kalu and Ikenna Churchill

Paul Nnadiekwe is known for his roles in critically acclaimed films Àfáméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story and I Do Not Come To You by Chance adaptation. The actor, writer and director, who began his storytelling journey at a formative age, captures what it means to procrastinate one’s dreams and goals in Inertia. The two character short film stars Nnadiekwe alongside Riyo David.

Paul Nnadiekwe Confronts Procrastination and Buried Dreams with “Inertia”

In this brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Paul Nnadiekwe talks about his recently released short film, Inertia and how his personal struggle with procrastination also inspired the film.

BY Esther Kalu

Beyond the novelty of its premise, Advocate of the Gods promises layers. It is a supernatural legal drama that can be enjoyed simply as a funny, entertaining supernatural courtroom story, yet underneath that are questions about history, identity, power, cultural memory, and who gets to define African stories. The project, directed by Raphael Idu, stars Beauty Tukura, Nnani Akah, Osas Okonyon, Emeka Golden, and Debo Adedayo.

“Advocate of the Gods” Explores African Mythology Through a Modern Courtroom

In this brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Esse Akwawa the producer behind the recently teased project Advocate of the Gods discusses the premise of the upcoming project and what audiences should expect.

BY Esther Kalu

Uzor Arukwe and Gabriel Afolayan reunite in James Abinibi’s One Gidi Night, following their previous collaboration in Colours of Fire.

“One Gidi Night” Reunites Uzor Arukwe and Gabriel Afolayan, Debuts September 11

One Gidi Night set for September 11 releases stars lead performances from Uzor Arukwe and Gabriel Afolayan, Nollywood’s leading men, marking another notable collaboration between the actors.

BY Esther Kalu

As an action thriller, The Runner exposes an interconnected web of dark secrets, underscoring the desperation to save a loved one regardless of the risk and stakes.

Gal Gadot Stars in Prime Video’s “The Runner” Ahead of September Release

Gal Gadot known for her recent role in In the Hand of Dante (2026), leads Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming project The Runner, alongside Damian Lewis Rory Wilmot, Kenton Lloyd Morgan and Alfred Enoch.

BY Esther Kalu

The Trials of the Spear deeply rooted in Nigerian myth, explores rejection, identity, courage, and discovering one’s worth. Chronicling Dayo Darawu’s journey, it is relatable to understand what it means to be underestimated. The Nigerian-Japanese collaboration includes the Japanese version with Toei Animation. This further proves how local stories can reach a global audience without losing their cultural identity.

“Trials of the Spear”: Bunmi Awolowo on Her Animation Voice-Acting Debut

In this brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Bunmi Awolowo speaks about her debut animation voice-acting role as Ajapa Oloko in The Trials of the Spear Animation.

BY Esther Kalu

At its core, Kaka confronts human resilience through intimate storytelling. It challenges audiences to see beyond their comfort zones and recognize the strength that lies within them.

Prince Daniel’s “Kaka” Heads to Amazon Prime Video

Exploring human resilience through the story of a young girl, Kaka directed by Prince Daniel Aboki is set for an Amazon Prime Video debut after a successful international festival run.

BY Esther Kalu

Isidinma Nnamdi also known as Flowers best describes herself as a multidisciplinary storyteller across poetry, acting, writing, voiceover and content creation. In Pieces of Us, she plays Zoe, a character that tested her range as an actor and unveiled her ability to portray emotional vulnerability.

Pieces of Us Taught Me Emotional Vulnerability — Isidinma Nnamdi

In this brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Isidinma Nnamdi speaks about her role as Zoe in “Pieces of Us” and how the role taught her emotional vulnerability and stretched her range as an actor.

BY Esther Kalu

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