News Oluwasegun Gbadebo Discusses TIATA TRYBE’s Push to Expand Theatre in Northern Nigeria Oluwasegun Gbadebo discusses TIATA TRYBE’s Man Talk, Woman Talk and the company’s effort to expand stage theatre into Northern Nigeria. BY Ihuoma Okorie
News “Aljana” Director Reflects on AMVCA Recognition Director Grace Yakubu reflects on Aljana’s AMVCA nominations, describing the film as a personal project shaped by self-doubt and storytelling purpose. BY Ihuoma Okorie
Film “The Creek” Set for Cinema Release March 27 Toka McBaror’s thriller The Creek is set for cinema release on March 27, exploring themes of power, survival, and justice in the Niger Delta. BY Ihuoma Okorie
News “To Adaego with Love “Draws Strong Audience Turnout in Kaduna “To Adaego with Love” revives Kaduna’s cinema culture with a cross-cultural romance and strong audience turnout led by Adam Garba. BY Ihuoma Okorie
News Abba Zaky Tackles a Demanding Role in Kannywood Thriller Akwati Abba Zaky plays an investigative journalist in Akwati, a Kannywood thriller about uncovering a deadly arms deal. BY Ihuoma Okorie
Film Mathew Olu-Babs Babalola on “Mi Yi Dima” and Hausa Cinema’s New Voice Filmmaker Mathew Olu-Babs Babalola speaks on Mi Yi Dima, exploring Northern Nigerian culture, girl-child agency, and the evolving voice of Hausa cinema. BY Ihuoma Okorie
News Kaduna International Film Festival Opens Submissions for 2026 Entries are now open for the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival 2026 under the theme Cultural Renaissance. Filmmakers from Nigeria and around the world are invited to submit by April 24. BY Ihuoma Okorie
News KILAF ’25 Celebrates African Film Excellence in Kano KILAF ’25 brought filmmakers to Kano for screenings, exhibitions, and awards celebrating African cinema in indigenous languages. BY Ihuoma Okorie
News Prince Daniel Adapts “The Stillborn”, Wins AFRIFF 2025 Award Prince Daniel announces a film adaptation of Zaynab Alkali’s The Stillborn and wins Best Indigenous Film for KAKA at AFRIFF 2025. BY Ihuoma Okorie
News Arewa Film Festival 2026 Set to Celebrate African Creativity in Kaduna Arewa Film Festival 2026 showcases African storytelling, art, and culture in Kaduna. BY Ihuoma Okorie
