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Fareedat Taofeeq

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STORIES BY Fareedat Taofeeq

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Seun Oloketuyi’s “The Exco” to Premiere October 17

Nigerian filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi teams up with Director Mo for The Exco, a new political drama about power, corruption, and moral compromise, set to premiere in cinemas on October 17, 2025.

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Gingerrr movie poster featuring Bisola Aiyeola and Blossom Chukwujekwu, Lateef Adedimeji, Odunlade Adekola ad other cast

“Gingerrr” Delivers Action and Drama Amid Narrative Hiccups

“Gingerrr is a Nollywood heist film blending action, drama, and comedy, with a talented ensemble cast delivering standout performances.”

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

ICAD Longlist Authors.

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

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

Lilian Olubi blends spiritual inspiration with financial acumen as she discusses the birth of her debut film, Osamede.

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

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“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

Director James Omokwe on the set of Osamede

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

Ivie Okujaye as Osamede in James Omokwe’s epic film

“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

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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

James Omokwe

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

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