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Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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STORIES BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Sopo

Creele Animation Studios Releases Trailer for 3D Animated Short “Sopo”

Directed by Nissi Ogulu with music by Made Kuti, the film is based on a memoir by veteran music critic Benson Idonije.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Micheal Jordan

Danai Gurira Joins Michael B. Jordan’s “The Thomas Crown Affair”

The Amazon MGM remake has begun production in London.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Nkem

Kelvinmary Ndukwe’s “Nkem” Examines Tradition and Personal Choice

The new stage play is currently running at Terra Kulture, featuring actors including skitmaker .

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Leading vibe initiative

Tems Launches “Leading Vibe” to Empower African Women in Music

The Lagos launch in August will kickstart Africa’s first female-focused platform for creatives.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo Makes History as First African on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Beninese-French icon joins Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Emily Blunt, and others among 35 honorees for the 2026 class.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Mothers of Chibok

“Mothers of Chibok” Wins Al Jazeera Award for Best Documentary

Joel ‘Kachi Benson’s moving portrait of resilience after the 2014 schoolgirl abductions earns top honor at Encounters Festival in South Africa.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Victoria Onyenwere

How Ex-BBN Housemates Served Looks at Their Reunion

From cultural couture to show-stopping glamour, these fashion moments at the Big Brother Naija reunion had us all taking notes.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

BlackStar Film Festival Selects Four Nigerian Films For 2025

Seriki, Thompson, Bolaji, and Oyejide will present works at Philadelphia’s leading festival for Black, Brown, and Indigenous cinema.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Madu

“Madu” Wins Emmy for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary

The Disney Original Documentary about viral ballet dancer Anthony “Madu,” co-directed by Joel Kachi Benson and Matt Ogens, takes home a prestigious award at the 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Oscars 2025

Nigerian Filmmakers Join 2025 Oscars Academy Invitee List

Bunmi Fashina and Rè Olunuga join a prestigious class that includes Ariana Grande and other global talents.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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