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SPOTLIGHT Hidden Cost of Creative Careers
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SPOTLIGHT Hidden Cost of Creative Careers in Nigeria

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Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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STORIES BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Rachel Ojuromi poses in a silver bralette and pink fringed mini skirt beside a tricycle in Lagos, turning an everyday street scene into a fashion shoot.

Rachel Ojuromi Takes Her Lagos Street Style to Chanel’s Runway

Rachel Ojuromi went from turning Lagos streets into a runway to making her Chanel debut in Paris. Here’s how her creative team helped bring her vision to the world.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Seyi Olaniyan, a Lagos-based pharmacist and skincare consultant.

5 Skincare Myths a Lagos Pharmacist Wants Nigerians to Stop Believing

Lagos pharmacist and skincare consultant Seyi Olaniyan debunks five skincare myths Nigerians still believe, from sunscreen use to the safety of natural ingredients.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

AFRIFF logo, the Africa International Film Festival, organiser of the micro drama pitch competition with Lebara Play

AFCM Launches Micro Drama Pitch Competition with Lebara Play

AFRIFF Film and Content Market and Lebara Play are inviting vertical drama pitches of up to 3 minutes. Final selection holds 5 November at Twin Towers, Lekki

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Cover of Yemi Odunfa’s Don’t Tell Daddy What Happened in Lagos, a family drama exploring grief, faith and secrets beneath the appearance of respectability.

Yemi Odunfa Explores Grief, Faith and Family Secrets in New Stage Adaptation

Yemi Odunfa discusses grief, faith and humour as Don’t Tell Daddy What Happened in Lagos heads to the MUSON Centre stage on 3 January 2027.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Filmmaker and writer TigerFireRose, head writer of Africa Magic Hausa’s Sirrin Amarya, a 26-episode drama rooted in Hausa culture.

How TigerFireRose Built Africa Magic Hausa’s “Sirrin Amarya”

Filmmaker and writer TigerFireRose tells The Nollywood Reporter how cultural research, a collaborative writers’ room and focused storytelling shaped Africa Magic Hausa’s Sirrin Amarya.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Filmmaker Michael Ordia, director of Oruko: The Power of Names, a documentary exploring the cultural significance of Yoruba names.

Michael Ordia’s “Oruko” Explores the Meaning Behind Yoruba Names

Michael Ordia tells The Nollywood Reporter how a personal experience inspired Oruko, a documentary exploring the meaning and cultural significance of Yoruba names.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Filmmaker Gbolahan “Gaffy” Gafar, director of Somewhere Near Love, a young adult drama exploring grief, vulnerability and love.

Gbolahan Gafar Explores Grief and Love in “Somewhere Near Love”

Gbolahan “Gaffy” Gafar discusses his debut film Somewhere Near Love, its exploration of grief and love, and its Best Debut Film nomination at REFFA 2026.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Poster for Ben Proudfoot’s documentary The Eyes of Ghana, which follows Ghanaian cinematographer Chris Hesse’s efforts to preserve footage of the country’s independence era.

IShowSpeed and Higher Ground Bring “The Eyes of Ghana” to Cinemas for One Night

IShowSpeed and Higher Ground bring AFRIFF-winning documentary The Eyes of Ghana, about Chris Hesse, to US and Canadian cinemas for one night on October 28.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Femi Adebayo, director and lead actor of Jagun Jagun 2: War of Warriors, whose sequel joins the franchise’s returning cast and new additions ahead of its December 4, 2026 Netflix premiere.

Kwam 1 and Pasuma Join Femi Adebayo’s “Jagun Jagun 2” Cast

Fuji icons Kwam 1 and Pasuma join Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun 2, alongside Funke Akindele. The sequel premieres exclusively on Netflix on December 4.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Nigerian filmmaker Cheyi Okoaye, creator, writer, director, and star of Cause, Effect & Maybe Consequence?, winner of the El Gouna Emerge Award at the 17th Durban FilmMart.

Cheyi Okoaye Wins El Gouna Emerge Award at Durban FilmMart 2026

Cheyi Okoaye discusses Cause, Effect & Maybe Consequence?, winner of the El Gouna Emerge Award at the 17th Durban FilmMart.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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