News Audu Calls for Female Representation at “Evi” Premiere Judith Audu highlights female representation and industry barriers at the Lagos premiere of Nollywood music drama Evi. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News “Evi” Sets Lagos Premiere Ahead of March 27 Release Nollywood music drama Evi will premiere in Lagos on March 22 before its nationwide cinema release on March 27, 2026. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News The Oscars After-Conversation: Ballet, Backlash, and What Nigeria Missed Three days after the 98th Academy Awards, conversations center on Timothée Chalamet’s ballet controversy, One Battle After Another’s six wins, and Nigeria’s continued absence from Oscar nominations. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Segun Ogungbe’s” Irete: The Reckoning” Hits Cinemas March 20 Irete: The Reckoning, directed by Segun Ogungbe, stars Nollywood’s top actors and explores betrayal, accountability, and the cost of hidden secrets. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Emmy Winner Joel ‘Kachi’ Benson Brings “Mothers of Chibok” to Nigerian Cinemas Emmy-winning filmmaker Joel ‘Kachi’ Benson and Joke Silva bring Mothers of Chibok to Nigerian cinemas through FilmOne Entertainment, marking the widest theatrical release for a locally produced documentary. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “Everything Is New Again” Tries Too Hard to Make You Care “Everything Is New Again, starring Mercy Aigbe and Vine Olugu, attempts an age-gap romance but struggles to find its footing with unconvincing performances and hollow conflicts.” BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Nollywood in Hollywood Unveils 2026 Lineup Nollywood in Hollywood has unveiled three films for its 2026 Los Angeles showcase scheduled for March 6–7. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Tinuade Jemiseye: “Every Role Is a Step Closer to That One Definitive Project” Actress Tinuade Jemiseye, who played Sugar in the Sundance Special Jury Award-winning film Lady, discusses building her character, learning Benin/Warri Pidgin, and creating authentic sisterhood on screen. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Mariam Timmer on Representing Nigeria on “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa” “Mariam Timmer discusses representing Nigeria on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa, which premiered on Showmax November 28, 2025.” BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “Bridgerton” Season 4 Gives Benedict the Spotlight, With Mixed Results Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 shifts focus to Benedict Bridgerton’s romance with Sophie Baek in a Cinderella-inspired story that explores class and choice. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
