Film “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” Is Fun but Plays It Too Safe “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t returns with the original Horsemen in a sequel that entertains despite trading sharp storytelling for broader appeal.” BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “The Covenant” Premieres on Netflix Africa December 12 “The Covenant, a thriller series about a family facing dangerous forces after a kidnapping, premieres December 12 on Netflix in Africa and Kava TV internationally.” BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “A Very Dirty Christmas” Brings Family Drama to Cinemas This December “A Very Dirty Christmas, a holiday comedy-drama about a chaotic family gathering, will premiere in cinemas December 16, 2025.” BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Purity Njimezi Makes Acting Debut in Prosper Light’s “ZOE” “9-year-old Purity Njimezi makes her acting debut in ZOE, a short film about sickle cell anemia directed by Prosper Light, premiering December 12, 2025.” BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Newbies, News Darasimi Nadi Speaks on Character Depth, Working With Kanayo Kanayo in “Grand Pa Must Obey” Actress Darasimi Nadi speaks on her role as Fola in Grand Pa Must Obey and working with Kanayo Kanayo at the film’s press junket in Lagos. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News “Grand Pa Must Obey” Crew Discuss Balancing Grief with Humor, Technical Challenges Co-producer Nathaniel Udo and cinematographer Ehizoba Chris discuss production approach and technical challenges on Grand Pa Must Obey at a press junket in Lagos. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Odunlade Adekola Returns with Star-Studded Epic “Olori Ogun” (Warlord) Nollywood actor and producer Odunlade Adekola returns with the epic film Olori Ogun (Warlord), set for nationwide cinema release on November 28, 2025, featuring a star-studded cast and multi-director collaboration. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Shirley Frimpong-Manso Debuts in Nollywood with “Stitches” Nollywood film Stitches, directed by Ghanaian filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso in her Nigerian debut, stars Dakore Akande and premieres in cinemas on November 28, 2025. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Femi Osofisan Reveals Reason Behind His Writing Silence Playwright Femi Osofisan says Nigeria’s democracy is responsible for the creative paralysis he has experienced in recent years. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Prosper Light Expands Representation Through “The Sun’s Glory” and “A Rainbow for Christmas” Prosper Light returns The Sun’s Glory to cinemas and releases the original soundtrack for A Rainbow for Christmas, highlighting authentic representation and inclusive storytelling in Nigerian cinema. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
