Film “Love & New Notes” Opens in Cinemas February 13 Love & New Notes, directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Timini Egbuson, opens February 13, 2026, with a story set during Nigeria’s 1984 currency change. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “Colours of Fire” Looks Good But Doesn’t Know When to Stop Colours of Fire, directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, delivers striking visuals and ambitious world-building but struggles with character development and unnecessary spectacle. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Oteikwu Emmanuel Adah: “We Are the Enemies of Ourselves” IdomaLion Creations returns to Lagos Fringe Festival with Through the Rays, exploring brotherhood, betrayal, and Nigeria’s insecurity crisis through powerful theatre. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Seni Saraki: “We Spent a Decade Telling Our Own Stories” NATIVE CEO Seni Saraki speaks on co-producing HBO’s Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, authentic Lagos representation, and a decade of Nigerian creatives reclaiming their narratives. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Toyin Abraham’s “Oversabi Aunty” Hits Home, Even When It Falters Oversabi Aunty, Toyin Abraham’s comedy-drama about faith, family, and moral overreach, delivers relatable moments despite uneven pacing and underdeveloped characters. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Seni Saraki Reveals NATIVE’s Role in Shaping HBO’s “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” NATIVE CEO Seni Saraki discusses co-producing HBO’s Wizkid: Long Live Lagos and reflects on the company’s decade-long journey from magazine to global platform. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Africa Magic Opens Call for Entries for 12th AMVCA Africa Magic has opened submissions for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, with entries running from January 11 to February 15, 2026, and new Indigenous Language categories introduced. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Prince Daniel Aboki Set to Direct “Maitatsine” Prince Daniel Aboki will direct Maitatsine, a historical film on the 1980s northern uprisings, after the project secured all regulatory approvals. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Nile Cinemas Expands Footprint With VIVA Cinemas Integration Nile Cinemas has expanded its cinema network with the integration of VIVA Cinemas in Ikeja, Ibadan, Ilorin, and Enugu, increasing its footprint to eight locations across Nigeria. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Richard Mofe-Damijo Hosts Cultural Festival in Aladja “Richard Mofe-Damijo hosts Aladja Cultural Renaissance for Peace, a three-day celebration from December 19-21, 2025, showcasing Delta State heritage.” BY Fareedat Taofeeq
