News Ella Chikezie’s “In Her Shoes” Wins Big at AAIFF 2025 Winning three awards over the course of the night, the deeply moving short film by Chikezie, explores girl child empowerment and living with autism in Nigeria. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News S16 Film Festival Unveils Short Film Selections Ahead of December Event Scheduled to run from December 1 to 5 in Lagos, the S16 festival continues to champion unconventional and experimental Nigerian cinema BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
Lifestyle Judith Audu Brings Representation Forward in Afrobeats Musical “EVI” Judith Audu discusses producing the Afrobeats musical EVI and the importance of representation in women-led stories. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
Lifestyle Nollywood Made Us Do It From fashion trends and global pop-culture interests to online communities and filmmaking dreams, Nollywood continues to shape everyday identity and lifestyle in Nigeria. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
Lifestyle Your Guide to Nollywood’s Detty December From movie screening to art exhibitions, to end-the-year parties and concerts, December in Lagos is always something to look forward to especially as a Nollywood lover. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News WEBEK Studios Wraps Principal Photography of Debut Feature Film “Abeni” Directed by Esse Akwawa, the epic feature film which blends mythic elements is set for release in cinemas nationwide 2026 BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News Fatimah Binta Gimsey Sets to Release “Laraba and Balarabe” Featuring Susan Pwajok who also serves as the executive producer, the project which explores themes of love and timing while blending Hausa and English for authentic northern representation was released November 22 BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News “When Nigeria Happens” Sets to Screen at the 13th Aké Arts & Books Festival Ema Edosio Deelen’s “When Nigeria Happens” will be the only film screening at the 13th Aké Arts & Books Festival, November 20-22 in Ikeja, Lagos, with filmmakers Deelen and Bayo Oduwole present for a Q&A session BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan Reunite for Historic Drama “Mansa Musa” Based on the 14th- century emperor of the Mali Empire who is widely regarded as the wealthiest person in history, the film explores the triumphs of an emperor wielding tremendous power while illuminating his lasting influence on African history and culture BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News TheGlobalPoet Wins De9jaspirit Talent Hunt Season 4 Deborah Johnson, also known as TheGlobalPoet, has become the first spoken word artist to win De9jaspirit Talent Hunt, emerging winner of Season 4 after seven weeks of competition. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
