NollywoodCV Editorial Team
The NollywoodCV Editorial Team reports news, reviews, interviews and stories from the Nollywood film industry.
Nollywood Producer Seun Oloketuyi Petitions Police Against Alhaja Bose Adedibu, Alleges Death Threats Over Biopic Row
Producer Seun Oloketuyi has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police against Alhaja Bose Adedibu, alleging death threats and cyberbullying, as the row over his unauthorised Lamidi Adedibu biopic escalates from a civil dispute into a criminal complaint.
Adedibu Family Demands ₦500 Million From Filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi Over Unauthorised Biopic, Producer Rejects Claim
The family of late Ibadan political powerbroker Lamidi Adedibu is demanding ₦500 million from filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi over his unauthorised biopic "Adedibu: Alagbara Ibadan," a claim the producer's lawyers have fully rejected.
Ruth Kadiri Signs With Rima Media for Talent Management and Brand Representation
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri Ezerika has signed with Rima Media for talent management, brand partnerships and commercial representation.
StarCity Multimedia Claims Copyright to Double Decoy, Names Oluwafemi Isaac Akinsipe Principal Director, Issues Legal Notice to Nnamdi Odunze
StarCity Multimedia has issued a public notice asserting copyright over "Double Decoy," naming Oluwafemi Isaac Akinsipe Principal Director and putting Nnamdi Odunze on notice, a claim Odunze disputes in his response to NollywoodCV.
Nollywood Actress Ifeoma Nebe Confirmed as Guest at Enugu Street Fashion Show 3.0
Nollywood actress Ifeoma Nebe, popularly known as Queen Ify, has been confirmed as a guest at the Enugu Street Fashion Show (ESFS 3.0) holding October 18, 2026, at the International Conference Center, Enugu.
Chinazaekpere Chukwu's Feature Debut "Her Daughters' Mother" Set for World Premiere at Film Africa London 2026
Nigerian filmmaker Chinazaekpere Chukwu will world premiere her feature directorial debut, "Her Daughters' Mother," at Film Africa 2026 in London on October 28, as part of a strong Nigerian lineup at this year's festival.
"Agbara Nla: The Return" Director Screening Set for EbonyLife Cinemas
Mount Zion Film Productions will hold a director screening of "Agbara Nla: The Return" with Damilola Mike-Bamiloye on October 18, 2026, at EbonyLife Cinemas, as the film's nationwide run continues after setting multiple Nollywood box office records.
LIFANIMA 2026 Unveils Panel Lineup for 10th Anniversary Edition
LIFANIMA 2026 has unveiled its panel lineup for the 10th anniversary edition, including CBAAC Director-General Aisha Adamu Augie, ASIFA Vice President Mohamed Ghazala, and studio founders Ferdy Adimefe and Adja Mariam Soro, ahead of the festival's October 20–22 run in Lagos.
LIFANIMA Marks 10th Year With Record Entries and N22.5 Million in Prizes
LIFANIMA, Nigeria's animation festival, marks its 10th anniversary from October 20 to 22, 2026, in Lagos, with a record 1,298 entries from over 120 countries and N22.5 million in prizes through the NOA Animation Awards.
Christian Faith International Film Festival Nigeria Set for December Debut in Lagos
The inaugural Christian Faith International Film Festival Nigeria, founded by filmmaker Moses Ipadeola, will hold December 18 and 19, 2026, in Lagos, with a jury led by Dr. Abiodun Akinsiku alongside Taiwo Egunjobi and Segilola Ogidan.
Nollywood Filmmaker Femi Adebayo Sets December 4 Netflix Release for "Jagun Jagun 2: War of Warriors"
Femi Adebayo has announced that "Jagun Jagun 2: War of Warriors," the sequel to his 2023 Netflix hit "Jagun Jagun," will premiere worldwide on Netflix on December 4, 2026.
Nollywood Filmmaker Onyinye Blessing's "Stay" Earns Official Selection at AFRIFF 2026
Filmmaker Onyinye Blessing's film "Stay," starring Lorenzo Menakaya and Eberechukwu Nwodi, has been officially selected to screen at the 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), holding November 1 to 7, 2026.