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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
MORE NEWBIES

- Film, Newbies
Abba Ali Zaky on Becoming Halil and Portraying the Nigerian Condition in the Film “The Herd”
Actor Abba Ali Zaky reflects on his transformation into Halil in The Herd, exploring how the film captures the Nigerian condition through powerful storytelling and cultural resonance.
BY Adedamola Adedayo

- Film, Newbies
Omotoke Solarin-Sodara Talks Screenwriting, Directing and Legacy
After winning One Take’s Script Challenge with The Ministry of Good People and debuting as a director with You Are The Problem, Omotoke Solarin-Sodara sits with The Nollywood Reporter to discuss her creative journey.
BY Esther Kalu

- Music, Newbies
Jeremiah FJ Sax: Nigeria’s 13-Year-Old Rising Sax Star
Discover Jeremiah FJ Sax, Nigeria’s young saxophonist making waves after placing first-runner-up at De9jaspirit Talent Hunt.
BY Abioye Damilare Samson
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