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Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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The Official Film Poster for Nora Awolowo's “Racket Queen,” a sports drama that explores resilience and parental encouragement

Canon Celebrates Nora Awolowo with “Racket Queen” Screening

Held in Lagos, the global imaging leader, Canon celebrated Nora Awolowo with exclusive screenings of her short film entirely using the Canon camera in Lagos this month.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Chadwick Boseman, an acclaimed actor whose performance as T’Challa in Marvel’s Black Panther, grossed $1.3 billion worldwide and earned seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture

Chadwick Boseman to Be Honored Posthumously on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

5 years after his death, the beloved Wakanda Forever Actor will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 20 in Los Angeles

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The Official Poster for To Adaego, With Love

“To Adaego, With Love,” “Eyes of Ghana” Win Big at AFRIFF Globe Awards 2025

Now in its 14th year under the vision of founder Chioma Ude, the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2025 held in Lagos from November 2 to 8, showcased the powerful possibilities that emerge when music and film converge.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Femi Adebayo's Seven Doors which is the most nominated Nollywood project in the 2025 BON Awards

“Seven Doors,” “Abanisete,” “Son of the Soil” Dominate 2025 BON Awards Nominations

BON awards recently revealed nominees across 24 categories, including Best Director, Best Film, Best Kiss, Best Actor and Actress which will be held in Lagos on December 14

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The Official Leading Vibe Initiative Logo

Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative “72 Hours in Lagos”

Established to support women in music across Africa, the Leading Vibe Initiative Releases the first documentary documenting the journeys of these women

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The official teaser trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic starring Jaafar Jackson.

Jaafar Jackson Becomes the King of Pop in “Michael”

The teaser trailer for Michael has earned 116.2 million views worldwide within 24 hours, becoming the most viewed trailer for any music biopic in history.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi and Henry-Damian Justice

Barnabas ‘Barny’ Emordi, a cinematographer who has worked on several Nollywood blockbusters like A Tribe Called Judah, House of Secrets, Elevator Baby, and Superstar

Barnabas Emordi on the Vision and Scale Behind “Colours of Fire”

Cinematographer Barnabas Emordi discusses the making of Colours of Fire, his creative process, and why the film could redefine Nollywood’s visual storytelling.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

South African Series, Bad Influencer

Kudi Maradzika on Bringing Crime Drama “Bad Influencer” to Life

Kudi Maradzika discusses the making of her Netflix original Bad Influencer and how it reflects South Africa’s digital and cultural complexities.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Coming-of-age films are built around the themes of youth, growth, and self-discovery. Far From Home, one of the first Nollywood series on Netflix.

Why Nollywood Needs Better Coming-of-Age Stories

Coming-of-age stories capture the raw, transformative journey of youth. In Nollywood, the genre holds immense potential but remains underexplored; with the right storytelling tools, these films and series can become cultural touchstones.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Movie premieres are more than just glamorous events as they’re the filmmaker’s first chance to share their story with the world.

Curating the Perfect Premiere Gift Box

Movie premieres are more than just glamorous events as they’re the filmmaker’s first chance to share their story with the world. In recent years, premiere gift boxes have become a thoughtful way to invite guests and make them feel part of the celebration.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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