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Esther Kalu

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STORIES BY Esther Kalu

Toyin Abraham in Iyalode

Toyin Abraham’s “Iyalode” Ends Theatrical Run, Grosses Over N300M

The Yoruba epic dominated the Nigerian box office for weeks, earning N306.3 million by the end of its eight-week run.

BY Esther Kalu

Shimataver Igbawua

Shimataver Igbawua Wraps Filming on Debut “Language of the Wind”

The British Council Film Lab alumnus completes principal photography on his debut feature, shot in Northern Nigeria.

BY Esther Kalu

Award-winning Freedom Way

“Freedom Way” Tells a Familiar Nigerian Story

Afolabi Olalekan’s debut doesn’t sugarcoat the state’s failures, and for once, Nollywood lets the consequences play out.

BY Esther Kalu

Scene in The Godfather show

Director Moshood Abiola Teases “The Godfather” Featuring Seun Kuti

The upcoming celebrity reality game show is still under wraps but promises raw, unscripted drama.

BY Esther Kalu

The Summer I turned Pretty poster

“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Viewership Soars With Season Three

Following its recent premiere on July 16, Prime Video announced a spike of 25 million viewers worldwide in a week.

BY Esther Kalu

The Benefactor official poster

Bimbo Ademoye Stars in New Psychological Drama “The Benefactor”

The upcoming film, set for August release, reunites director Adeoluwa Owu and writer Temiloluwa Fosudo following their collaboration on “The Griot.”

BY Esther Kalu

Freedom Way

Bimbo Akintola: “Freedom Way” Says What Must Be Said!

In her latest role as Officer Kudirat in “Freedom Way,” the veteran actress declares her stance on what the duties of actors are in society.

BY Esther Kalu

Ireke official poster

Femi Branch Reveals Family Ties to His Character in “Ireke”

The veteran actor says he played a notorious slaver who happens to be his maternal great-grandfather.

BY Esther Kalu

KAVA founders

KAVA: New Nollywood-Focused Streaming Platform Set for Launch

Kava will debut in August with over 30 Nollywood titles to serve viewers and filmmakers globally.

BY Esther Kalu

The Fantastic Four

Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” Debuts With $57M

It is the second biggest opening day of 2025 after “A Minecraft Movie.”

BY Esther Kalu

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