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Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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Damilola Orimogunje and cast members of “Dear Ajayi” at the film’s Giornate degli Autori premiere during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival

“Dear Ajayi” Set for November 13 Theatrical Release After Venice Wins

Damilola Orimogunje’s “Dear Ajayi” will open in Nigerian cinemas November 13 after winning two awards at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Filmhouse Cinema, one of the cinemas participating in Nigeria Cinema Day 2026 with ₦3,000 tickets

Nigeria Cinema Day Returns September 26 With ₦3,000 Tickets

Nigeria Cinema Day returns September 26, 2026, with ₦3,000 flat-rate tickets at participating cinemas nationwide, according to CEAN.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Wizkid has been involved in a long-running public rivalry with Davido that has repeatedly resurfaced through social media exchanges and comments from their fanbases.

Nigerian Music’s Most Memorable Rivalries

From Wizkid and Davido to 2Baba and Blackface, these Nigerian music rivalries have unfolded through diss tracks, social media clashes and public disputes.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Tomike Adeoye wears a soft blush makeup look that complements her statement outfit, reflecting the growing preference for fresh, understated glam among Nigerian celebrities.

5 Makeup Trends Nollywood Celebrities Are Wearing

From skin-first makeup to velvet bases and Y2K shimmer, here are five beauty trends seen across Nollywood’s celebrity style.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Agbani Darego became the first Black African woman to win the Miss World title when she was crowned in South Africa in 2001.

Nigeria’s Beauty Queens Beyond the Pageant Stage

From Agbani Darego to Tamunosoye Karibi-George, here’s where some of Nigeria’s Miss World contestants are now and what they do beyond pageantry.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Folagade Banks opened the premiere in a silver suit before changing into a printed tailored look for his second appearance.

Top Looks From “A Mama Deola’s Wedding Story” Premiere

Wedding-inspired couture took over the Lagos premiere of A Mama Deola’s Wedding Story, with celebrities serving up gowns, suits, corsets and bridal looks.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Nigerian filmmaker and sound designer Damilola Aluko, popularly known as Adam Songbird, who has worked on Nollywood films including Prophetess, King of Boys 2, Colours of Fire and Seven Doors

Adam Songbird Builds a Career Beyond Music

Damilola Aluko, known as Adam Songbird, discusses his journey from music to sound design and his work across Nollywood films including Colours of Fire.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Far Eye, directed by Hayden McLean and produced by Harold Salakianathan, Robert Maylan, Joel Honeywell and Ade Adesina

Ade Adesina Reflects on Producing “Far Eye”

Ade Adesina discusses producing Hayden McLean’s Far Eye, from protecting the film’s creative vision to navigating the challenges of independent filmmaking in Jamaica.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The Spectacular Death of Prisca, directed by Kaelo Iyizoba and starring Rita Dominic, Genoveva Umeh, Fae Olumide and Shamz Garuba

Kaelo Iyizoba Brings Old Nollywood Nostalgia to TIFF with “The Spectacular Death of Prisca”

Kaelo Iyizoba discusses The Spectacular Death of Prisca, his homage to 2000s Nollywood, following its selection for TIFF 2026.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Darey Art-Alade, co-director and Chief Creative Officer of Livespot Studios, who makes his feature directorial debut with University of Side Hustle

Darey Art-Alade on Directing His First Feature as “University of Side Hustle” Wraps Filming

Darey Art-Alade discusses directing his first feature as University of Side Hustle, Livespot Studios’ first original scripted film, wraps production.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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