Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

Africa takes centre stage across the initiative’s Projects, Producers, and Directors showcase, with the programme running from August 5 to 10, 2026 during the Locarno film festival with two Nigerian filmmakers selected

What Happens to Red Carpet Looks Beyond the Spotlight; The Nollywood Reporter spoke with celebrity stylist Yomo Daj, known for working with ex BBN stars Emmanuel Kanaga, Shaun, and Pageant Queen Black Barbie, about what happens to these outfits once the spotlight fades

Top Looks From 2026 Ojude Oba Festival;
from Farooq Oreagba, to Iremide Adeoye to Tayo Odueke, here is how celebrities turned up for the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival held on May 29th in Ijebu

Incorporating the Blush Using Painted by Esther’s Make Up Technique; popularized by British- Nigerian celebrities make up artist, Esther Edeme who centres dark-skinned Black women in a creative vision, hereby normalising a bold and whimsy mainstream make-up industry had long overlooked

Nollywood Celebrities Nail Trends You’ll Want to Try Next; from Uzoamaka Power, Scarlet Gomez, Mariam Adeyemi Timmer, here are some nail trends currently popular among Nollywood celebrities to inspire your next look

Ansi Kevin Opens Up About Upcoming Crime Thriller Double Cross; scheduled to premiere on Youtube June 11, the high stakes crime thriller stars Bobby Ogbolu, Joshua Nnedu, and Treasure Enagbare.

“Breaking Out” Explores Acne, Confidence and Self- Worth; in an exclusive interview with The Nollywood Reporter, the director, Precious Okpala, Omosalewa Fafowora and Ejirooghene ‘Ejiro’ Asagba discuss the inspiration behind the short film and why these types of stories matter especially in Nollywood

“Supacell,” the South London superhero drama debuted to strong critical acclaim in June 2024, was praised for its fresh take on the superhero genre and its centering of Black British stories

CANEX Shorts 2026 Opens Call for Entries as the winners of this years’ edition will not only win $2,000 but will get a chance to screen their short film in front of industry leaders at the CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria

“Backrooms” Opens to $118M Worldwide; the psychological thriller, co-financed by A24, is based on Parsons’ popular version of the Creepy pasta web series and stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.