The emerging Nigerian artiste speaks exclusively to TNR about her gospel roots, the Yoruba-rooted urgency of DÀJÚ, and her vision for becoming a storyteller whose soul listeners can hear in every song.
BY Abioye Damilare Samson
On her third EP, the Nigerian singer-songwriter arrives more settled and self-assured than ever before, speaking exclusively to TNR about creative independence, womanhood in Afropop, and why authenticity is something an artiste protects rather than performs.
BY Abioye Damilare Samson
After accepting one of Nollywood’s most challenging roles, the actor reflects on social impact, theatre, representation and the stories that continue to define his career.
BY Ikenna Churchill
The actress and producer opens up about making Flowers for Zirachi, growing Miwa Olorunfemi TV and using YouTube as a springboard for ambitious storytelling
BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
Olisa Eloka, Nollywood screenwriter, speaks with The Nollywood Reporter (TNR) to unpack his career-defining writing credit in Izu Ojukwu’s 77: The Festac Conspiracy, his obsessive love for historical dramas and research and what he hopes the film achieves for posterity.
BY Esther Kalu
Chimezie Imo opens up about emotional restraint, finding refuge in acting, turning down false roles, and why he lets the work speak. An exclusive Nollywood Reporter feature.
BY Ikenna Churchill
Clayrocksu, born Bianca Okorocha, is reviving Afro Rock in Nigeria by blending alternative rock influences with African storytelling, challenging Afrobeats dominance and reshaping perceptions of rock music in Nigeria’s evolving music industry.
BY Abioye Damilare Samson
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