NollywoodCV Editorial Team
The NollywoodCV Editorial Team reports news, reviews, interviews and stories from the Nollywood film industry.
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.
First Look: Funke Akindele Unveils New Images From The Four
Funke Akindele has unveiled new first-look images from The Four: No One Fights Alone, her upcoming Nollywood film starring Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Chukwuka, Waje and more.
Jessica Ndigwe: The Actress, Singer and Beauty Queen Whose Journey Ended Too Soon
Nigerian actress and singer Jessica Ndigwe, born August 14 2003, known for her lead role in Class of Secrets Season 2 and as JessCee on Spotify, died in a car accident days after releasing her hit single Konami. She appeared in Mostly Straight in 2021, competed in the Teen Queen Anambra and Face of Glamorous Queen pageants, and built a growing music catalogue before her untimely death.
Movie Picks of the Week: Toluwani George Dominates Nollywood YouTube This Week Starring in Both Bolaji Ogunmola and Omoni Oboli’s Latest Films
This week’s top Nollywood YouTube movie picks include Courtyard on Bolaji Ogunmola TV and The Bride Switch on Omoni Oboli TV both starring Toluwani George, a new Biodun Stephens film on Shutterspeed TV, Debbie Shokoya’s latest release, Temisan by Oyindamola Sanni, and Wife Material still showing on Libra TV.
Mostly Straight and Class of Secrets Actress Jessica Ndigwe Dies Days After Releasing Hit Single Konami
Nollywood actress Jessica Ndigwe who appeared in Mostly Straight and played the lead role of Octavia in Season 2 of Class of Secrets has died barely three days after releasing her hit musical single Konami and less than two weeks after celebrating her birthday. BN Media Films has paid tribute describing her as a sweet soul and amazing talent.
Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Breaks Silence on Linda Ikeji's Film Crisis and Reveals What the Badamasi Saga Taught Him About Making Films That Touch Nigerian Power
Filmmaker Obi Emelonye has responded to the suspension of Linda Ikeji's film The Night of June 7th by the NFVCB drawing parallels with his own experience making Badamasi Portrait of a General, which was blocked from Nigerian cinemas in 2019 by powerful figures and only reached audiences through a London premiere in 2021 and Amazon Prime in 2022. Emelonye says whoever wants him to touch live national issues must pay him in advance and wishes Linda Ikeji good luck.
NFVCB Suspends Linda Ikeji’s The Night of June 7th, Refers Film to DSS
The NFVCB has suspended Linda Ikeji’s The Night of June 7th from its August 28 cinema release and referred the film to the DSS for further review.
NFVCB Moves to Stop Unauthorized Premiere of Unclassified Film ‘Living in Colors’ in Lagos
The National Film and Video Censors Board issues a press statement halting the planned Lagos premiere of Living in Colors over unclassified content and legal breaches. Read the full news report.
AGN Kaduna State Chapter Marks International Actors Day 2026 With Francis Duru Masterclass EU Film Screenings and Industry Panels at KADIFF
The Actors Guild of Nigeria Kaduna State Chapter is celebrating International Actors Day 2026 on August 26 with a Francis Duru acting masterclass titled The Art of Becoming the Character, EU film screenings supported by four embassies, and industry panels on film financing and indigenous language preservation at the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival running August 25 to 29 2026.