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Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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STORIES BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Actress Favour Etim who plays the lead role as Ifedayo in Clarence Peters’ anthology series that premiered on Youtube in June titled “Scratch”

Favour Etim Opens Up About Playing Ifedayo in “Scratch”

In an exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter, the actress opens up about the challenges of playing Ifedayo, a young cam girl supporting her religious family in secret, in a new anthology series that premiered on Youtube June 12

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Afrobeats sensation, Burna Boy and global star, Shakira together on the music poster cover for their history making single, the World Cup Anthem, “Dai Dai”

Burna Boy Hits No. 1 on Billboard Global Excl. U.S.

He hits number 1 for the first time, alongside Shakira with the World Cup Anthem, “Dai Dai,” following Rema, whose “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez spent two weeks at No. 1 in 2023

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Acclaimed filmmaker , Simisolaoluwa Akande, the director of “Baby” which is an exploration of Sex Trafficking on Nigerian Girls in Europe

Simisolaoluwa Akande Bags Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellowship

The fellowship, which has supported storytellers aged 18 to 25 for more than a decade, begins with the Ignite Lab at MASS MoCA in Massachusetts from June 14–19 with each fellow receiving a $5,000 artist grant and a one-year Adobe Creative Cloud membership

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The Film Poster for Ny Nana’s “OKEOGHENE” which will have its Canadian premiere at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival 2026, earning 21 nominations

Ny Nana Reflects on Earning 21 TINFF Nominations

The writer, producer and director discusses with The Nollywood Reporter for an exclusive conversation on what inspired OKEOGHENE, what the nominations mean to her, and what comes next for the project

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Acclaimed filmmaker , Simisolaoluwa Akande, the director of “Baby” which is an exploration of Sex Trafficking on Nigerian Girls in Europe

C.J. Obasi to Direct Julius Achon Biopic

The Mami Wata director will direct and produce the project, co-writing the screenplay alongside Kirimi Kiage and Teddy Gitau.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

British- Nigerian actor Chiwetel Ejiofor who has been nominated for Best Actor at the 2026 Astra Midseason Movie Awards on the set of Kane Parson’s “Backrooms”

Chiwetel Ejiofor Earns 2026 Astra Nomination

Nominated in the Best Actor category, Ejiofor will be competing in the Best Actor category against Jaafar Jackson (Michael), Leo Woodall (Tuner), Ralph Fiennes (28 Years Later: The Bone Temple), Robert Pattinson (The Drama) and Ryan Gosling (Project Hail Mary)

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Tennis star, Coco Gauff who is rolling out her first projects under her newly launched production company, nine months after establishing iROC Media Group

Coco Gauff’s iROC Media Unveils Debut Documentaries

The two short documentaries include one tracing the history of fashion in tennis, exploring the sport’s most iconic style moments and the culture they shaped, and another offering a portrait of Zina Garrison, the American tennis champion who Gauff has cited as a personal hero.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The Film Poster for Toka McDaror’s “The Creek” which had nominations in multiple categories, earning mentions in Best Picture Film, Best Nollywood Film, Best African Thriller/Drama, Best African Indigenous Film, Best Production Design, Best Set Design, Best Stunt Coordination, Best International Film Poster and Best International Director

“ Nneoma,” “The Creek,” and” Iwe Ala” Lead TINFF 2026 Nominations

The ​winners will be revealed live at the Closing Gala Awards on September 12, 2026, following a jury phase that will narrow down the competitive field.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

British- Nigerian actor, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù who has been invited to join this year’s cohort of Academy members

Akinola Davies Jr., Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù Receive Academy Invitations

Dìrísù was invited through the Actors branch, with the Academy citing My Father’s Shadow and His House as his qualifying credits. Davies Jr. was invited through the Short Films branch, citing Lizard and Contactless rather than his debut feature work

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Ex Housemate, Dede Ashiogwu in a custom Lasosa red and white off shoulder corset bodice with an overflowing drape

Gorgeous Looks From Big Brother Naija 10/10 Reunion

Here are a few standout outfits from the BBN 10/10 reunion where the housemates served drama, conflicts, romance and fashion

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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