Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The S16 Film Festival is set to expand in 2026 with new initiatives including a film lab, monthly screenings, a distribution arm, and the ambitious S16 Centre, positioning Nigerian filmmakers for greater global impact.

The third and final season will feature a time jump that takes Rue and her friends beyond their high school years, marking the end of a four-year gap since Season 2 concluded in February 2022.

Being the sole UK-produced Nigerian film, Lady joins a sparse line-up of just three African titles selected for the prestigious 2026 Sundance Film Festival, running from 22 January to 1 February.

The executive producer at Osun Group and producer of Netflix hit shows “Supacell” and Harlan Coben’s “Stay Close” is expanding her award-winning short film into a feature with the support of UK-based production company My Accomplice.

The Moral High Court, currently on its festival run, confronts the tragic issues women face daily.

The New York Film Critics Online has revealed its 2025 nominations, featuring Abou Sangaré in Best Breakthrough Performer, British-Nigerian Sope Dirisu in Best Actor, and Akinola Davies Jr in Debut Director.

Now in its fifth year, the festival which ran from December 1-5 in Lagos, continues to offer a platform for filmmakers whose bold voices and profound stories push boundaries in unexpected ways

Directed by Karam Gill, the documentary will stream on Showmax alongside other festive titles like Novocaine, The Chair Company and Tiffany Haddish Goes Off

Global sensation Wizkid has been named Nigeria’s most‑streamed artiste of the year, with his album Morayo leading the charts as the country’s most‑streamed project

The film has emerged as a standout at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards, marking a significant moment for African cinema as the sole African film nominated in the Best International Film category.