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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
How Emeka Golden is Building His Career in Nollywood
Emeka Golden speaks with The Nollywood Reporter to unpack his career-defining role in Nollywood’s ambitious action thriller, Son of The Soil (2025) directed by Chee Keong Cheung and the journey of his rising career in Nollywood.
BY Esther Kalu

- Film, Newbies
Ella Chikezie on Telling Stories That Centre Marginalised Voices
Filmmaker Ella Chikezie discusses how she fell in love with filmmaking, the stories she wants to tell, and how In Her Shoes became her way of contributing to conversations around child marriage.
BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi

- Film, Newbies
Imoh Eboh on Her First Lead Role and Finding Herself in Daughters of Water
Actress Imoh Eboh speaks on landing her first lead role in Africa Magic’s epic series Daughters of Water, her connection to Aniefiok, and why culturally grounded stories matter to her.
BY Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
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