News Chuks Obaze Explores Ambition and Betrayal in “Invitation to Kill” In an exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter, Obaze unpacked the film’s ambitious themes and why casting Kalu Ikeagwu was paramount to realizing his vision. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News CNN, Dangote Industries Announce Multiyear Partnership With New “Africa Inc.” Show Hosted by Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya, “Africa First” branded content launches this week, with the half-hour show “Africa Inc.” premiering August 29 on CNN International with four additional episodes airing through 2026 and into 2027.. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News Imoh Eboh Finds Freedom in Making “Menses: What’s That?” Actress and producer and actress Imoh Eboh, known professionally as Imoh, alongside Bolaji Gelax, has released a new documentary titled Menses: What’s That? which is a bold, honest look at menstruation through the eyes of young girls which premiered on Youtube in May. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News “To Adaego With Love” and “Idia” Lead Nominations at 2026 DGN Awards The announcement marks another milestone in the build-up to Director’s Week and the DGN Awards, scheduled for August 18–21, 2026, in Lagos which includes four days of cinema, conversations, networking, recognition, and celebration. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News “I Live in V.I.” and “Too Much Music” Win Top Prizes at Locarno Open Doors 2026 The Open Doors prizes were announced August 10 at Locarno Pro, the industry hub of Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival, with all six titles in this year’s project receiving some form of award BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News Funke Akindele Unveils Cast and Release Date for December Blockbuster “The Four: No One Fights Alone” Produced by Funke Akindele Network and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, the film marks the next chapter for one of Africa’s most successful filmmakers, whose career has been defined by one record-breaking release after another. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News Darey Art Alade Makes Feature Directorial Debut With “University of Side Hustle” Co- directed with Kayode Kasum and written by Dami Elebe, the Lagos-set drama follows three young Lagosians juggling the jobs that pay their bills with the side hustles that define who they really are BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News Ogochukwu Umeadi on Why Nigeria Must Preserve Its Film Heritage Speaking with The Nollywood Reporter, he discussed the film, the significance of the nomination, and why choosing Jos as the setting was essential to him. BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News Mannie Oiseomaye on Bringing Mental Health Struggles to Life in “Meltdown” Written by Oiseomaye, and directed by Kayode Kasum, the film was produced by Narrative Entertainment Production, with Apostle Emmanuel Iren serving as executive producer, marking his first time in that role, alongside coming up with the original story idea BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
News Babatunde Apalowo’s “In the Wake of Yesterday” Earns €10,000 Hubert Bals Fund Grant The film is one of 20 projects chosen this year, part of a slate that marks a significant increase from the 15 projects supported in 2025, earning a grant of €10,000 BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi