LAMATA Extends Train, BRT Services for Nora Awolowo’s Black Market 50,000-Person Screening
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), in collaboration with the organisers of Black Market, has announced extended train and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services ahead of the film’s planned 50,000-person screening at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
NFVCB Pays Tribute to Olu Jacobs, Describes Late Veteran as Gold Standard for Acting Across the Continent
The National Film and Video Censors Board NFVCB has paid tribute to veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs who died on September 16 2026 at 84, describing him as a titan of Nigerian and African cinema whose contributions elevated the cultural prestige of Nollywood and proved that Nigerian stories deserve the grandest stages.
Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Is Dead at 84 Confirmed by Son Olusoji Jacobs
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs popularly known as Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84 on September 16 2026. His death was announced by his son Olusoji Jacobs on Instagram. Olu Jacobs was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and co-founded the Lufodo Group alongside his wife veteran actress Joke Silva.
Movie Picks of the Week: Five Nollywood YouTube Films to Watch This Weekend
Five new Nollywood movies released on YouTube this weekend, including The Price of Love, The Perfect Lie, Kingdom Against Kingdom and The Midnight Husband.
European Union and Africa Films for Impact Festival Offer Nigerian Filmmakers Up to N1 Million in Short Film Competition 2026
The Africa Films for Impact Festival in partnership with the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has launched the EU Short Film Competition 2026 offering Nigerian filmmakers aged 20 to 35 up to N1 million for a three-minute short film on the theme Reimagine Africa Storytelling for Transformation. Entries close October 7 2026 and the Grand Finale holds October 29 2026 in Abuja.
Movie Picks of the Week: Five Nollywood YouTube Films Taking Over This Weekend
From Onte Chapter 3 and Triangle of Love to Colors of Trouble, Until He Is Mine and Iya Omo, these are five Nollywood YouTube films trending this weekend.
Class of Secrets Actress Jessica Ndigwe Laid to Rest in Awka as Co-Stars and Family Bid Final Farewell
Late Class of Secrets actress and singer Jessica Ifunanyachukwu Ndigwe popularly known as JessCee was buried on Saturday September 5 2026 in Awka Anambra State amid tears and tributes from family friends and co-stars. Jessica died in a car accident on August 29 2026 at the age of 23.
Nollywood: A Movie Premiere Is Not a Party
A movie premiere should be more than red carpets and photographs. It is one of the first and most important marketing opportunities a film has. The real measure of a successful premiere is not how beautiful the event looks, but what people are saying about the movie when they leave. We must rethink how we premiere films, who we invite, how we generate conversation and, most importantly, the quality of the films we are asking audiences to pay to watch.
The Trybe Screens ‘I Find the Defendant…’ Ahead of AFRIFF Hopes
The Trybe has screened its debut short film, I Find the Defendant…, to cast, crew, industry experts and potential investors, earning praise for its timely story ahead of its festival run.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Class of Secrets Actress Jessica Ndigwe
The family of late Class of Secrets actress and singer Jessica Ifunanyachukwu Ndigwe popularly known as JessCee has announced her burial for Saturday September 5 2026 in Awka Anambra State following her death in a car accident on August 28 2026 at the age of 23.
TINFF Market to Convene Global Screen Industry Leaders for Virtual Panel on the Future of Film
TINFF Market and the Canada Black & Diversity Film Market Summit will host a virtual Global Screen Industry Leaders Panel featuring professionals from Netflix, Warner Bros., Africa, Canada and the United States on September 7, 2026.
Nigerian Film When Love Prays Directed by Ben Casssie Wins Best Feature Film and Best Director at the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival
Nigerian filmmaker Ben Casssie's interfaith drama When Love Prays starring Uzee Usman won Best Feature Film and Best Director at the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival KADIFF 2026 which ran from August 25 to 29 2026 in Kaduna. Lead actor Uzee Usman also won Best Actor in a Male Role making When Love Prays the biggest winner of the night.