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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

Software developer Anuoluwapo Sebiomo, founder of Film Flux, a platform that curates Nollywood films available on YouTube.

Anuoluwapo Sebiomo Wants Film Flux to Become Nollywood’s IMDb

Speaking exclusively with The Nollywood Reporter, Sebiomo discusses the intention behind Film Flux, the future of African documentation in Nollywood, and the impact the app will have on the industry

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Burna Boy in his signature streetwear style performing at a show in Egypt. He likes to play with exaggerated proportions and gender-fluid tailoring through structured shoulders, cropped jackets and floor-length trench coats built for drama, paired with high-waisted, wide-leg trousers for a retro edge

How to Find Your Personal Style, According to Afrobeats’ Biggest Stars

From Wizkid’s luxury high fashion to Tiwa Savage’s evolving elegance to Davido’s wealthy African pop star archetype, here’s how these Afrobeats icons can help you find and define your personal style

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi and Fareedat Taofeeq

The iconic “Red Circle,” photoshoot with the black and red theme featuring the lead cast members including Femi Branch, Folu Storms, Tobi Bakre, Detola Jones, Mike Afolarin, Omawumi Dada and Lizzy Jay

Cast Reveals That Generated Buzz in Nollywood

From “Behind The Scenes”, to “Mirrors and Reflections” to “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives,” here are a few titles that prove all it takes is a little extra effort to hold your audience’s attention

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Uzee Usman graced the event in a traditional Igbo attire with a complimentary fan, walking stick and hat to match

Standout Celebrity Looks From #Sobeau2026

From Ini Edo to Mercy Eke, to Uzee Usman to Iyabo Ojo, here are a few standout outfits from the wedding

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Miwa Olorunfemi portrays Zirachi in Flowers for Zirachi, a film about human trafficking and survival.

Miwa Olorunfemi on Building a Film Business on YouTube

In an exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter, Olorunfemi opens up about the inspiration behind her latest film, Flowers For Zirachi, the challenges and rewards of wearing both the producer and actress hats, and why she treats her YouTube channel like a business

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Film director Kaelo Iyizoba, who directed Before We Fall Asleep, one of the three short films in the second edition of the Zikoko Life anthology.

Kaelo Iyizoba Explores Yearning in “Before We Fall Asleep”

Iyizoba’s contribution to the anthology, titled “Before We Fall Asleep”, is a family romance drama written by Blessing Uzzi and centered on themes of yearning, longing and intimacy

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Nigerian film director and animator Daniel S.A.D Alaka who is behind “About Sarah” and “I'm Gonna K*ll Myself Tomorrow” which explores depression, mental health but also touches on a sort of desensitization to serious issues that we've seen over the years as a by-product of the entertainment age

Daniel S.A.D Alaka Explores Mental Health Through Animation in “I’m Gonna Kill Myself Tomorrow”

The announcement comes six months after the project was first revealed, with the director sharing a preview and confirming positive test screenings ahead of further updates

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Kenyan film critic Kelvin Kariuki with Nigerian filmmakers Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku, and Ini-Abasi Jeffrey who has been selected to deliberate alongside AFP's three co-founders, Tambay Obenson, Jennifer Ochieng, and Ikeade Oriade, to select the winning film from five African short films featured in this year's Open Doors Screenings

AFP Appoints Three Critics to Locarno Open Doors Critics Prize Jury

Kelvin Kariuki, Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku, and Ini-Abasi Jeffrey will deliberate alongside AFP’s three co-founders, Tambay Obenson, Jennifer Ochieng, and Ikeade Oriade, to select the winning film from five African short films featured in this year’s Open Doors Screenings

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

South African actress Thuso Mbedu, who is the lead character of Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “Children of Blood and Bone,” called Zélie Adebola, who is on a dangerous quest to restore the magic violently stolen from her people. Alongside her brother Tzain and unlikely royal allies Amari and Inan, she must challenge the ruthless King Saran to reclaim hope for her kingdom

Tems Named Executive Producer of “Children of Blood and Bone” Soundtrack

Burna Boy joins the project as executive music consultant, working closely with her to help shape its sound and creative direction, while Ayra Starr who also makes her acting debut, BNXN, and Fireboy DML round out the soundtrack’s star-studded lineup

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

British- Nigerian actor David Jonsson who has been named the next Black Panther with “Black Panther 3” set for December 2028. Rather than stepping into Chadwick Boseman's shoes as T'Challa, the 32-year-old Jonsson will play the late king's son, a character last seen as a young boy at the close of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever under the name Toussaint

David Jonsson Cast as New Black Panther in 2028 Sequel

Rather than stepping into Chadwick Boseman’s shoes as T’Challa, the 32-year-old Jonsson will play the late king’s son, a character last seen as a young boy at the close of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever under the name Toussaint

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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