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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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Founder of Switch Visuals Productions and Voyagequest Travels, Damilola Osikoya wearing a V- neck blouse with black stripe detailed on it, paired with black trousers

Damilola Osikoya Wants Women to Exist Fully on Screen

In this exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter, Damilola Osikoya speaks passionately about storytelling, producing in Nollywood, financing and distribution for big budget productions and what it means to tell stories that allow women to exist fully.

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The evolution of the Nigerian Football Jersey Kit from 1992- 2020

The Super Eagles Jersey and Nigeria’s Style Identity

Nike and London-based artist Slawn unveiled their 2026 Nigerian-inspired lifestyle collection ahead of its summer release, featuring football legend Jay-Jay Okocha and veteran actress Patience Ozokwor modeling the custom graphic jerseys and outerwear

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Nigerian influencer and actress; Toke Makinwa; the CEO ofToke Makinwa Beauty that specializes in making perfume holding one of her signature products called Faya

8 Tricks to Make Your Perfume Last Longer

Tricks On How to Make Your Perfumes Last Longer, in case you are struggling with smelling good all day, here are practical and creative ways to make your perfume last all day

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

South African Global Popstar, Tyla; the first recipient to claim the Best African Music Performance award twice at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Grammy Introduces Five New Inclusive Categories

The newly created awards are Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best Latin Song, Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, and Best Traditional Folk Album

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Benriffs alongside KieKie, creator of the show and a representative from Mikano Changan CS15 Sports Utility Vehicle at the award presentation ceremony in June

Benjamin Omosivie Speaks on Recognition Following Kiekie Unscripted Win

He was announced winner at the season’s grand finale on June 7, 2026, in a competition that began with more than 500 contestants drawn from music, comedy, acting, dance, poetry, and culinary arts while securing a brand-new Mikano Changan CS15 Sports Utility Vehicle

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The Official Film Poster for EbonyLife’s upcoming thriller, “Where is Chioma Kalu,” which premieres of June 19 on EbonyLife On Plus

EbonyLife Studios Premieres Thriller “Where is Chioma Kalu” on June 19

Starring Nancy Isime, Daniel Etim Effiong, and Blessing Obasi Nze in lead roles, the film is directed by Kayode Kasum and joins EbonyLife On Plus’s growing catalogue of originals

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

The Official Film Poster for The Trybe’s debut project “I Find the Defendant…” which explores justice, truth and the Nigerian judiciary

The Trybe Unveils Debut Film “I Find the Defendant…”

The Trybe’s “I Find the Defendant” Explores Justice And Truth in Debut Project as the film originated from writer Oluwadamisola Adeyinka, who had been developing several story ideas before collaborating with director Michael Ajayi and producer Oguguah Denzel Ugochukwu

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

First Looks at Fatimah Binta Gimsay’s upcoming short film; “Binta Is Okay,” in the photo are lead actors; Susan Pwajok and Mallum Arik

Fatimah Binta Gimsay Unveils First Look at Upcoming Projects

The writer- director discusses her upcoming productions, which includes two short films and a feature film in an exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Heavens Obule, Toluwani George, and Iberedem Udobong Launch Reel Impact Media to Redefine Film Marketing in Nollywood

Heavens Obule, Toluwani George, and Iberedem Udobong Launch Reel Impact Media

These three passionate industry practitioners have officially launched as a dedicated publicity, PR, campaign strategy, and personal branding agency for filmmakers, producers, studios, and entertainment brands in June, 2026

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Actress and Filmmaker Juliet Ibrahim, the director of the short film, Behind A Smile which won the Best Short Film receiving her award plague at the 15th Ghana Movie Awards

Juliet Ibrahim, Deyemi Okanlawon Win at Ghana Movie Awards

Juliet Ibrahim and Deyemi Okanlawon were some of the biggest winners at the 15th Ghana Movie Awards
held in Accra on June 8, in order to celebrate achievements across African cinema while showcasing the industry’s growing global influence

BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

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