NollywoodCV Editorial Team
The NollywoodCV Editorial Team reports news, reviews, interviews and stories from the Nollywood film industry.
International Students Film Festival 2026 Is Now Open for Submissions on FilmFreeway
The International Students Film Festival ISFF 2026 has officially opened free submissions on FilmFreeway from July 7 2026. Student filmmakers from across the world can now submit entries ahead of the festival holding in Uyo Akwa Ibom State in November 2026 under the theme Connecting Generations.
Things Fall Apart Actor Chief Fabian Adibe’s Daughter Chioma Adibe to Sign Copies of His Book Mixed Grill at Roving Heights Lagos
Late Nollywood legend Chief Fabian Adibe best known for his iconic role in the 1987 NTA adaptation of Things Fall Apart is being honoured at a special book signing event at RovingHeights Lagos on August 8 2026. His daughter Chioma Adibe will be present to sign copies of his book Mixed Grill.
Ken Erics, Somadina Adinma & Keezyto’s Cult Nollywood Thriller “Yahoo Plus” Is Coming to Kava This July
Yahoo Plus the cult Nollywood thriller directed by Ebuka Njoku and starring Ken Erics Somadina Adinma and Keezyto is coming to Kava on July 9 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the film before it drops.
Akwa Ibom State University to Host the 4th International Students Film Festival in November 2026
The 4th International Students Film Festival holds from November 19 to 23, 2026, at Akwa Ibom State University, Uyo. Founded by Amb. Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, the festival is open to student filmmakers worldwide across five categories including short films, documentaries and animations.
Odunlade Adekola, Lateef Adedimeji and Ibrahim Chatta Star in Alahun The Weaver Coming to Cinemas August 2026
Alahun: The Weaver is a new Nollywood fantasy film starring Odunlade Adekola, Lateef Adedimeji, and Ibrahim Chatta, coming to cinemas August 2026.
NFVCB Announces Master Class Series In Lagos for Nollywood Practitioners
The NFVCB has announced a Master Class Series for registered Nollywood practitioners, holding on July 13, 2026, at the Muson Centre, Lagos.
Blood Debt Director Chukwuka Ndife on Justice, Vengeance, and Why Forgiveness Is the Most Radical Choice
In his feature directorial debut, Chukwuka Ndife brings one of Nollywood's most urgent crime thrillers to cinemas. He sat down to talk about corruption, vigilante justice, and why Blood Debt is ultimately a film about the cost of revenge.
Osas Ighodaro Lands Lead Role In New Nolly Bollywood Streaming Series
Nigerian star Osas Ighodaro takes a lead role in an exciting new collaboration between Nollywood and Bollywood. Read the full story on this creative milestone.
Agbara Nla The Return Is Heading To The Big Screen This October
The legendary gospel classic returns to cinemas nationwide on October 1 2026. Mount Zion Film Productions is bringing this iconic story to life.
Binge-Watch First Seven Episodes of the New Web Series “Chess”
The new series called “Chess,” is a psychological drama portraying life as a strategic game, following characters navigating love, ambition, and betrayal. The series explores high-stakes personal dilemmas, focusing on the severe consequences of choices and the complexities of trust.
Livespot Studios Closes Nationwide Casting Call for Debut Feature Film, University of Side Hustle
Livespot Studios has officially closed submissions for its nationwide casting call for University of Side Hustle, its debut feature film. The deadline passed at 11:59 PM WAT on Sunday, 22 June 2026, and the production is no longer accepting new entries.
4 Books Perfect for a Nollywood Film Adaptation ASAP
Purple Hibiscus, Stay With Me, and other modern Nigerian novels are absolutely perfect for premium Nollywood cinema and streaming adaptations.