Film Obi Emelonye Explores Igbo Culture in New Epic Film “Out of Breath” The Nigerian filmmaker discusses motivations and approach behind his upcoming Igbo language period piece tackling tribal traditions. BY Joan Irabor
Film Daniel Oriahi on “The Weekend” And Its Trip to the Tribeca Film Festival The film director dives deep into his love for thrillers and his unexpected win at the Tribeca Film Festival. “The Weekend” opens in Nigerian cinema on August 30. BY Joan Irabor
Film Tolu Joseph: “It Takes a Lot of Creativity to Tell a Compelling Story Within as Little Time as Possible.” In his first ever film entry to, filmmaker Tolu Joseph is making waves with his faith-based story, “Zion,” based on a book of poems written by a dear friend. BY Joan Irabor
News Sony Future Filmmaker Awardee Olawumi Hassan Reveals Inspiration Behind her Documentary “Irun Didi” The Nigerian director’s first film celebrates the cultural and artistic significance of hair plaiting. BY Joan Irabor
Film “A Song From The Dark”: Promising Horror Fades Into a Disappointing Whisper The film begins with the promise of heart-pounding horror but takes a disappointing turn towards an agonizing bore. BY Joan Irabor
News Nigerian Cinema Dominates Nominations for TINFF 2024 Edition Nigerian talent leads the pack as the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival announces nominees. BY Joan Irabor
News EMCOAN Invites Independent Producers to Focus on Child-Appropriate Content Ahead of the 2024 Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards, EMCOAN encourages content producers to leverage production benefits and shape the future. BY Joan Irabor
News “Children At The Cinema” Initiative to Produce Film for FESPACO ’25 The initiative, led by award-winning filmmaker Apolline Traoré, selected children will be introduced to the world of filmmaking. BY Joan Irabor
News Timini Egbuson Shines in ”Shina,” Despite Film’s Rough Edges ”Shina” tackles weighty themes with mixed results. BY Joan Irabor
Film Struggles, Sacrifices, and Unwavering Hope intertwine in “A Father’s Love” Sebastian Ukwa’s latest film explores the depths of paternal devotion amidst life’s harsh realities. BY Joan Irabor
