News ICAD Unveils Longlist for Maiden Short Story Prize ICAD unveils the longlist for its maiden Short Story Prize on Disability and Social Justice, spotlighting Nigerian writers whose works humanize lived experiences of persons with disabilities. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Magic Media Studios, Nne Studios Announce “The Exclusive Screening” 2025 Magic Media Studios and Nne Studios announce The Exclusive Screening 2025, a one-night-only Lagos showcase premiering four original films. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Lilian Olubi: Nollywood’s Growth Requires Structure Across the Entire Value Chain Finance veteran Lilian Olubi shares insights from her debut film Osamede, budget challenges, and why Nollywood’s value chain needs urgent structural reform to unlock sustainable growth. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “The Serpent’s Gift” Explores Grief and the Price of Inheritance Kayode Kasum’s The Serpent’s Gift explores widowhood and inheritance in Igbo society, but uneven world-building keeps it from fully landing. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News James Omokwe Cites Financing Gaps as Nollywood’s Epic Challenge James Omokwe highlights the structural and financial challenges of producing epic films in Nollywood, using Osamede as a case study. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News “Osamede Built Me”: Ivie Okujaye on Playing Nollywood’s Superhero Actress Ivie Okujaye shares how embodying the mythological heroine in Osamede transformed her identity and redefined Nollywood’s approach to superhero storytelling. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News AY Makun’s “The Waiter” Wins Ten Awards at TINFF 2025 AY Makun’s The Waiter and other Nigerian films including Aso Ebi Diaries, Extra Mile, and In Her Shoes won top honours at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) 2025. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film James Omokwe on Heritage, Vision, and the Making of “Osamede” James Omokwe shares the inspiration, heritage, and vision behind his acclaimed film ‘Osamede,’ offering a behind-the-scenes look at its creation and impact on Nigerian cinema. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Ivie Okujaye on Her Role and Transformation in the Film “Osamede” Actress Ivie Okujaye shares how she prepared for her superhero role in ‘Osamede,’ learned the Edo language in two months, and how portraying a mythological character inspired her real-world activism BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News “Osamede” Trailer Released Ahead of October Premiere The fantasy feature, rooted in Benin Kingdom history, debuts in Nigeria on October 17. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
