Film “Ajosepo 2: The Gathering” Gathers Everyone But the Plot Ajosepo 2: The Gathering brings the chaos back to cinemas but leans so heavily on comedy that it loses the grounded storytelling that made the first film work. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Nigeria’s Theatre Community Gathers to Celebrate Femi Osofisan at 80 Nigeria’s literary and theatre communities will mark Professor Femi Osofisan’s 80th birthday with stage productions, film screenings, and academic roundtables across Lagos and Ibadan this June. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “Call Of My Life” Delivers the Butterflies Nollywood Romcoms Promise “Call Of My Life” brings Igbo romcom energy to Nollywood with Uzoamaka Power and Andrew Yaw Bunting in a colorful love story that hits familiar beats. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “Michael” Plays It Safe With the King of Pop’s Story Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson, explores the King of Pop’s journey from childhood stardom to solo success, ending with the Bad tour in 1988. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Ibrahim Suleiman on Playing Dayo and the Challenges of “Evi” Ibrahim Suleiman discusses his role as manipulative musician Dayo in Uyoyou Adia’s Evi, the art of playing villains, and singing despite not being a vocalist. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Alexx Ekubo Reportedly Dies as Tributes Circulate Tributes have continued to circulate online following reports claiming the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, with colleagues and industry figures reacting on social media. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film, Newbies Ibraheem Lateef Adebayo: Why Standing Out Matters in Entertainment Industry Ibraheem Lateef Adebayo explains why standing out is essential for success in the entertainment industry, highlighting visibility, creativity, and career growth in Nollywood and beyond. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “Eleko: Oba Esugbayi” Tells an Important Story but Gets Lost in Its Ambition Eleko: Oba Esugbayi dramatizes the story of the Lagos king who resisted British colonial rule, featuring Femi Branch, Jide Kosoko, and an ensemble cast. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Faithia Williams Leads Cast of “Efunroye: The Unicorn” Faithia Williams leads the cast of Efunroye: The Unicorn, a Yoruba-language historical epic set for cinema release on May 1, 2026. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Dele Odule Positions OPEREKETE as Training, Research Hub In an exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter, Dele Odule outlines the vision for his OPEREKETE Arts Centre, focused on training, research, and cultural preservation. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
