Business Beyond Cannes and Sundance, Nollywood Struggles to Embrace Poetic Cinema Nigerian and African films addressing African and Nigerian issues by prioritizing artistic expression and creativity over commercial success are darlings at international film festivals and distribution houses, but they are missing on the continent. BY Ikenna Churchill
Column New Nollywood on YouTube and Quest for Genuine Creativity YouTube may be ushering in a new age, but it’s the writers who will determine just how far “New Nollywood” can go. BY Ikenna Churchill
Column Fetishization of Suffering in Nollywood Nollywood is a mirror reflecting Nigeria’s socio-cultural concerns. However, does the industry over-indulge in stories of pain, poverty, and trauma while entertaining the masses? BY Ikenna Churchill
Film December Is Nollywood’s High Stakes Season December has become Nollywood’s fiercest battleground, with top filmmakers competing to claim the holiday season’s blockbuster spotlight. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Streaming Platforms and the Revival of West African Languages Through Film Streaming platforms are revitalizing West African languages, preserving culture through film in a digital age. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Hollywood, Its Representation of African Stories, and the Future of African Narratives As Hollywood continues to rely on outdated tropes, African filmmakers are pushing for authentic storytelling that accurately represents the continent’s diverse cultures and histories. BY Ikenna Churchill
