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Henry-Damian Justice

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Seyi Vibes’ FUJIMOTO album cover art. The 25-year-old has established himself in just under 2 years as the prince of Nigerian street music.

Seyi Vibez’s “Fuji Moto” Makes Record-Breaking Debut

Seyi Vibez’s new album Fuji Moto breaks personal streaming records with over 4.5 million Spotify streams in 24 hours, topping charts across Nigeria.
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BY Henry-Damian Justice

The Herd film poster. The film has been praised as one of the strongest Nollywood releases of the year.

The Herd” To Begin Streaming On Netflix From November 21

Daniel Etim Effiong’s The Herd heads to Netflix just five weeks after its theatrical debut.

BY Henry-Damian Justice

Mavo, 22, has a meteoric rise not unlike fellow Benin-born singer Shallipopi. He has four short albums under his belt

Mavo Surpasses 100 Million Spotify Streams Across All Credits

Nigerian singer Mavo surpasses 100 million Spotify streams, marking a major career milestone just a year after hitting 4 million.

BY Henry-Damian Justice

The official teaser trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson.

Jaafar Jackson Becomes the King of Pop in “Michael”

The teaser trailer for Michael has earned 116.2 million views worldwide within 24 hours, becoming the most viewed trailer for any music biopic in history.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi and Henry-Damian Justice

CHANEL cover art. Tyla was the inaugural winner of the Best African Music Performance category of the Recording Academy (Grammys), with her 2024 win with Water.

Tyla Dominates Latest U.S. Billboard Afrobeats Charts

Tyla lands four songs in the U.S. Billboard Afrobeats top 10, including a new No. 1 debut with CHANEL.

BY Henry-Damian Justice

One Battle After Another Poster

“One Battle After Another” Turns America’s Political Chaos Into Art

Paul Thomas Anderson trades restraint for revolution in his most daring film to date with a high-octane blend of politics, action, and dark humor powered by DiCaprio’s intensity and Sean Penn’s electrifying return.

BY Henry-Damian Justice

Oyahire was called to the Nigerian Bar in July 2021 after graduating from the United Kingdom’s University of Reading. She then trained at at the London Film Academy and is applying her know-how in Nigeria.

Oyakhire’s Visions Film Society Expands Access to Global South Cinema

Nigerian filmmaker Olohije Oyakhire introduces Visions, a Port Harcourt–based film society spotlighting African and Latin American cinema, opening November 15 at Alliance Française Port Harcourt.

BY Henry-Damian Justice

Bold, haunting, and steeped in mystery — the official poster for IDIA unveils a gripping Nollywood thriller set to hit theaters on October 24, 2025. With blood-red typography and a textured, earthy backdrop, the design evokes ancestral echoes and psychological tension.

“Idia” Debuts With ₦9.3 Million in First Week at the Box Office

Nollywood horror Idia opens strong with a ₦9.3 million first-week performance, ranking among the top films at the Nigerian box office.

BY Henry-Damian Justice

The Conjuring: Last Rites is the most successful film in the nine-film franchise and has the biggest launch ever of any horror movie.

Warner Bros. Greenlit “The Conjuring” Prequel

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Meta Description: Warner Bros. revives The Conjuring universe with a newly greenlit prequel, reuniting key franchise writers and marking an unexpected continuation after Last Rites.

BY Henry-Damian Justice

Poster from the ABFF calling for submissions of African stories. The ABFF has groomed iconic black filmmakers over the years, such as Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and Academy Award-winking actress, Regina Hall.

American Black Film Festival Invites African Stories for Its 30th Anniversary Edition

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has opened submissions for its “African Stories” category ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2026, inviting films directed by African citizens or residents to celebrate authentic African storytelling.

BY Henry-Damian Justice

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