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Nduka Ebube Dike Brings Childhood, Nollywood and Young Love Into “Dear Dija”
The Lagos-based copywriter and creative director drew from his childhood in Aba to write Dear Dija, a short film about two teenagers who fall in love across a balcony while bonding over Nollywood films.
BY Ikenna Churchill
- Film, Newbies

After “Aljana,” Richard Bamgbaiye Wants the Next Challenge
The teen actor talks about finding Timothy, winning Best Male Actor at AFRIFF and returning to everyday life after his debut brought him into the spotlight.
BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
- Music, Newbies

Fave on “RNBLING” and the Freedom to Be Herself
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
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- Film, Newbies
Ibraheem Lateef Adebayo: Why Standing Out Matters in Entertainment Industry
Ibraheem Lateef Adebayo explains why standing out is essential for success in the entertainment industry, highlighting visibility, creativity, and career growth in Nollywood and beyond.
BY Fareedat Taofeeq

- Film, Newbies
Uche Mordi on “Behind The Scenes” and Her Passion for Moving Stories
Uche Mordi, a rising Nollywood screenwriter, speaks with The Nollywood Reporter to unpack her career-defining writing credit in Funke Akindele’s historic box office film, Behind The Scenes, future stories she’s excited about telling and the legacy she is building in Nollywood.
BY Esther Kalu

- Film, Newbies
Mfon-Abasi Inyang on Writing, Credit and YouTube Breakthrough
Screenwriter Mfon-Abasi Inyang discusses his inspiration behind the viral film, “Love in Every Word,” and his thoughts on writing characters that stay with audiences after the credits roll
BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
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