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SPOTLIGHT Hidden Cost of Creative Careers
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SPOTLIGHT Hidden Cost of Creative Careers in Nigeria

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Esther Kalu

Staff Writer

STORIES BY Esther Kalu

The Pitt chronicles the daily experiences and challenges of healthcare workers in America, observed through the perspectives of frontline heroes in a contemporary hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

“The Pitt” Leads 2026 Emmy Nominations With 25 Nods

The Pitt, an American medical series, leads the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards with 25 nods.

BY Esther Kalu

Emeka Golden, as an actor, consistently prioritizes resilience and dedication in his career. This mindset has played a significant role in his recent nomination for "Son of the Soil" (2025), a film featuring an ensemble cast that includes Ireti Doyle, Patience Ozokwor, Sharon Rotimi, Philip Asaya, Taye Arimoro, and Sunshine Rosman.

Emeka Golden Speaks on TINFF Acting Nomination for “Son of the Soil”

Emeka Golden speaks with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR) about his recent Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role in Nollywood’s ambitious action thriller, Son of The Soil (2025) directed by Chee Keong Cheung.

BY Esther Kalu

Judith Audu is a Nigerian film and Television actress, producer and director renowned for her works in Evi (2026), Elesin Oba, Blood Sisters (2026), Silence is Loud (2026), Enitan (2022), The Family (2019), The Party (2025) and Diary of the Damned (2019).

Judith Audu Advocates for Artistic Short Films

Nollywood Film director and producer Judith Audu urges filmmakers to prioritise artistic short films over commercialisation.

BY Esther Kalu

Nollywood Screenwriter and Olisa Eloka is the writer behind Izu Ojukwu’s 77: The FESTAC Conspiracy, bringing in love for research and historical dramas into the creative process of writing the film.

“Film Gives You a Fair View of History” — Olisa Eloka

Olisa Eloka, Nollywood screenwriter, speaks with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR) to unpack his career-defining writing credit in Izu Ojukwu’s 77: The Festac Conspiracy, his obsessive love for historical dramas and research and what he hopes the film achieves for posterity.

BY Esther Kalu

Uche Jombo, Nollywood Veteran actress and filmmaker since 1999 is one of the industry's self-sufficient stars, with credits across acting, writing, production and directing.

Uche Jombo on Evolution, Longevity and Choosing Structure

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Uche Jombo, Nollywood veteran actress discusses her decision to join Guguru talent management and why the decision matters now to both her career and the future of Nollywood.

BY Esther Kalu

Pile of Rubbish, produced by Tiger Fire Rose, is built on the premise of Bola, a 10-year-old boy played by Tijani Jamiu, trying to make sense of the world around him. The story explores climate change, but more importantly, it highlights innocence and hope.

“Pile of Rubbish” Expands to UK, U.S., Canada on Prime Video

In a brief interview with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR), Nigerian filmmaker, Adejo “Storypriest” Emmanuel discusses his film Pile of Rubbish and its International distribution on Prime Video.

BY Esther Kalu

Lift Me Up, a short film written and directed by Tomisin Adepeju explores change and grief with featured performances by Kemi Lala Akindoju Alexander O.Michael, Reuben Phiri, Olaniyi Famodun, and Tomi Ogunjobi.

“Lift Me Up” Sets for Edinburgh World Premiere

Lift Me Up, an upcoming short film written and directed by Tomisin Adepeju joins the line up of films screening at the 2026 Edinburgh International Film Festival in August,

BY Esther Kalu

ZOE starring Ebube Nwani and Stephanie Ugbeje is a short inspirational and self-awareness film that explores loss, faith, resilience, and the realities of living with sickle cell disease.

“ZOE” Highlights the Emotional Reality of Sickle Cell Disease

Prosper Light’s ZOE starring Ebube Nwani and Stephanie Ugbeje, explores grief and survival in commemoration of World Sickle Cell Disease Day.

BY Esther Kalu

In Voicemails for Isabelle, Leah McKendrick intensely blends themes of grief and love to highlight empathy, intense connection and a memorable cinematic experience for viewers.

“Voicemails for Isabelle” Is Heart-Wrenchingly Romantic and Funny

Netflix’s latest rom-com flick Voicemails for Isabelle starring Nick Robinson and Zoey Deutch, blends grief and love in the most heart-wrenching and romantic way.

BY Esther Kalu

15 years later, Bukky Wright, Nollywood actress and producer picks up her iconic character Omotara Johnson in The Return of Omotara Johnson.

Bukky Wright Reprises Role in “Return of Omotara Johnson”

The Return of Omotara Johnson is debuting in cinemas on July 10 starring Bukky Wright and Jide Mokeme, both returning to the iconic story world.

BY Esther Kalu

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