Skip to content

SPOTLIGHT Hidden Cost of Creative Careers
in Nigeria

SPOTLIGHT Hidden Cost of Creative Careers in Nigeria

  • SUBSCRIBE

Ihuoma Okorie

Contributing Writer

STORIES BY Ihuoma Okorie

Shamagana Yusuf directed a stage adaptation of Shehu Sani’s The Village and the Vigilante, which examines insecurity and community responses in Northern Nigeria.

Shamagana Yusuf Uses Theatre to Examine Northern Nigeria’s Insecurity

Shamagana Yusuf discusses adapting The Village and the Vigilante to explore insecurity, Hausa culture and community policing in Northern Nigeria.

BY Ihuoma Okorie

“When Love Prays” Leads KADIFF 9.0 Awards

“When Love Prays” won Best Feature Film and Best Director at KADIFF 9.0, while Uzee Usman took Best Actor as Ugandan films also claimed major honours.

BY Ihuoma Okorie

When Love Prays film poster featuring Uzee Usman

KADIFF 2026 Sets “When Love Prays” as Closing Film

KADIFF 2026 releases its screening schedule, with When Love Prays set as the closing film on August 29.

BY Ihuoma Okorie

Paul Ugbede, Chairman of the Igala Film Festival Board of Directors, speaking about indigenous-language cinema and the 2026 village square film festival in Anyigba, Kogi State.

Igala Film Festival Brings Cinema Back to the Village Square

Igala Film Festival set to celebrate indigenous-language cinema, preserving African heritage through authentic storytelling and culture.

BY Ihuoma Okorie

Theatre scholar Uwaoma Nwazue discusses using artificial intelligence, film, and live performance in “He Returns” as he explores new approaches to storytelling and theatre education.

Uwaoma Nwazue Explores AI’s Place in Theatre Through “He Returns”

Theatre scholar Uwaoma Nwazue discusses using artificial intelligence, film, and live performance in “He Returns” as he explores new approaches to storytelling and theatre education.

BY Ihuoma Okorie

Official poster for TIATA TRYBE’s Man Talk, Woman Talk, a touring stage production staged in Kano as part of the company’s Northern Nigeria theatre tour.

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

AMVCA nominees for Best Indigenous Language West Africa

“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

Movie poster for the Creek

“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

“To Adaego with Love “Draws Strong Audience Turnout in Kaduna

“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

Official poster of Akwati

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

ADVERTISEMENT

NEWS

  • Latest News
  • Culture & Politics
  • Tech & Digital
  • Music
  • LA/Local
  • Sustainability

FILM

  • News
  • Features
  • Reviews
  • Box Office
  • Heat Vision

TV

  • News
  • Features
  • Reviews
  • Ratings
  • Live Feed
  • Heat Vision
  • The Fien Print
  • TV's Top 5 Podcast

THEATER

  • News
  • Features
  • Reviews
  • Ratings
  • Heat Vision

LIFESTYLE

  • News
  • Style
  • Shopping
  • Arts
  • Real Estate
  • Rambling Reporter

BUSINESS

  • News
  • Features & Columns
  • Representation
  • THR, ESQ

INTERNATIONAL

  • International News
  • Video
  • Podcasts
  • Featured Voices

OTHER ESSENTIALS

  • Fan Picks
  • Listicles
  • Podcasts
  • Weekly Newsletters

FOLLOW US

Alerts & Newsletters

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Weekly Newletters
  • Contact Us
  • Accessibility

© Rhythm Media Group LLC 2022

error: TNR Content is protected !!