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Jonathan Daviss, known for his role in Outer Banks, will star as the rap icon in a film Universal is billing as a comprehensive look at his career as an artist and business mogul

The 2026 BlackStar Film Festival runs August 6-9 in Philadelphia, featuring 91 films from more than 30 countries, alongside panels, concerts and community gatherings marking the festival’s 15th anniversary

Speaking exclusively with The Nollywood Reporter, Arhawho reflected on how directing the film pushed him to explore the emotional complexity of marriage, which is a space he admits he hadn’t personally experienced, having never been married himself.

Acquired by Neon, while also participating in the Directors’ Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the film features Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, India Amarteifio, Ayo Edebiri, Toheeb Jimoh and Joke Silva

Originating from Wumi Tuase-Fosudo’s own experience as a newly married woman, with a screenplay written by her husband, Temilolu Fosudo, and direction by Chukwu Martin, the short film features Martha Ehinome alongside the real-life couple, Temilolu Fosudo and Wumi Tuase-Fosudo

The novel is making its way to cinemas across Nigeria and several international territories this December, following an official 2026 announcement that Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Studios would be adapting the book for film

From moving on recklessly to comforting yourself with food, here are some tips Nollywood has taught us when it comes to heartbreak

Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and featuring all 28 housemates from the season, the reunion gave fans a chance to revisit the season’s biggest storylines

“Extra Love,” which features Tolu George and Mallum Arik in the lead roles, with Omosalewa Fafowora, Bryan Okoye, Obehi Aburime, and Ayomide Iwasokun, and several others making the cast, premieres on Youtube on July 17

Nigerian International Film Summit invites filmmakers and micro drama creators to submit their work for a shot at industry screenings, funding, and distribution deals before top African film leaders with submissions closing on July 29