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Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo debuts as a producer with “Labake Olododo,” exploring themes of truth, faith, and personal redemption in Yoruba culture

African animators are invited to submit projects for the 16th Durban FilmMart, offering mentorship and global exposure1. Deadline: October 27, 2024.

Excerpt: Uduak-Obong Patrick’s “Force Empire” humanizes Nigerian police, tackling issues like brutality and corruption to spark critical conversations.

“Lisabi: The Uprising” is a bold historical epic set in 18th-century Yorubaland, praised for its visuals but critiqued for pacing and narrative issues.

Clarence Peters’ “Inside Life” premieres on Netflix October 11, 2024, exploring Lagos’ prison system with drama and supernatural elements

Ted Abudu’s “A Night in 2005” premieres October 11, 2024, exploring love, family, and friendship with a star-studded cast

“Life and Dirt,” a Nollywood drama on Prime Video, explores the risks of a get-rich-quick scheme with an all-star cast led by Bovi and Chidi Mokeme

Idris Elba’s casting in “Things Fall Apart” sparks debate in Nigeria over international involvement in African storytelling

Nigerian director Editi Effiong partners with Joel Embiid and Lebron James for “Backline,” a film about African athletes breaking into the NFL

“Farmer’s Bride” premieres today in Nigeria and expands to nine Francophone African countries, showcasing Nollywood’s growing international reach.