Ogoo Umeadi’s No Let Dem Die Selected for Nigeria’s First-Ever DGN Awards
Filmmaker Ogoo Umeadi announces that his film No Let Dem Die has been selected for the inaugural DGN Awards, presented by the Directors Guild of Nigeria during its first Directors’ Week in Lagos.
Anthill Family’s Holiday Filmmaking, Animation and Acting Programme for Kids Closes Registration Today
Anthill Studios’ Anthill Family platform closes registration today for its holiday training programme in filmmaking, animation, VFX/AI and acting for children aged 9 to 17 in Lagos, part of founder Niyi Akinmolayan’s push to build structured creative education for young Nigerians.
OracleFilmsTV Rolls Out Major IOS And Android Update as Okey Oku’s Blackout Trends Among Top Rated Titles
Filmmaker and OracleFilmsTV Creative Head Okey Oku has announced a major update to the platform’s IOS and Android application, bringing enhanced performance, seamless streaming and quicker navigation to subscribers, with his psychological thriller Blackout currently listed among the platform’s top rated titles alongside BlackRose and Puff.
First Look: Agbara Nla: The Return Set to Reawaken Mount Zion’s Legendary Christian Classic in Cinemas This October
Mount Zion’s iconic 1993 classic returns as Agbara Nla: The Return, a Circuits, Sozo Films and Mount Zion Film Production distributed by Blue Pictures Distribution, hitting cinemas nationwide October 1, 2026.
Biodun Stephen and Brenda Fashugba to Host The Usual Suspects Podcast at NIFS Lagos 2026 on Building a Creative Career on YouTube Across Africa
Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen and British Council Creative Economy Lead Brenda Fashugba will host The Usual Suspects Podcast at NIFS Lagos 2026, a free three-part session on building a creative career on YouTube across Africa. NIFS Lagos 2026 holds August 25 to 27 2026.
Funke Akindele and FilmOne Entertainment Tease New Nollywood Project With Cryptic Behind the Scenes Photo
Funke Akindele and FilmOne Entertainment have posted coordinated teaser images hinting at a new Nollywood production from Funke Akindele Network FAAN. No title or release date has been announced yet but the teaser has already generated significant buzz online.
Judith Audu Joins All Africans Indie Film Festival 2026 Jury as Lagos Festival Partners With Brixton Film Festival in London
Nigerian filmmaker actress and producer Judith Audu has joined the jury of the All Africans Indie Film Festival AAIFF 2026 founded by Rebecca Isi Imafidon. The 3rd edition of the festival holds on November 28 2026 under the theme The Future Is Storytold with films selected also screening at the Brixton Film Festival in London.
First Look: Frances Nwabunike and Kelvin Ezike Lead Jennifer Okorie’s Upcoming Nollywood Romance Girl Next Door
Rising Nollywood stars Frances Nwabunike of Perfect Four fame and TikTok actor Kelvin Ezike star in Girl Next Door a new Nollywood romance produced by Jennifer Okorie. The film follows a privileged young man who returns from the UK and falls in love with a hardworking orphan named Amaka.
Chocolate City Group’s Founders Fund Africa Opens Applications for Creative Economy Accelerator Offering Up to $50,000 for Film Music and Creative Tech Startups
Chocolate City Group’s Founders Fund Africa has opened applications for its inaugural Creative Economy Accelerator Programme offering selected startups between $20,000 and $50,000 in funding plus mentorship and investor support. The programme is open to startups in music, film and media, design and creative tech across Africa. Application deadline is August 28, 2026.
Wimpro International Film Academy Launches in Port Harcourt July 27 2026 With Obi Emelonye as Rector and UK Accredited Courses
Wimpro International Film Academy founded by Wisdom Isaac is launching officially in Port Harcourt Rivers State on July 27 2026 with award-winning filmmaker Obi Emelonye PhD as Rector and Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa as Special Guest of Honour. The academy offers eight film programmes including Directing Cinematography Scriptwriting and Screen Acting with courses to be accredited by a UK university.
Filmmaker Michael Chineme Ike Unveils Documentary on Africa’s Longest-Reigning Monarch Igwe Orizu III of Nnewi Anambra State
Micstreams Production Ltd filmmaker Michael Chineme Ike has unveiled the poster for Igwe Orizu III The Centenary Monarch, a documentary on His Royal Majesty Dr Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III, the 100-year-old Igwe of Nnewi Kingdom in Anambra State and Africa’s longest-reigning traditional ruler with over 62 years on the throne. The film is coming soon.
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival TINFF Celebrates 10 Years With Biggest Edition Yet Opening September 4 2026 in Toronto
The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival TINFF celebrates its 10th anniversary with TINFF@10 running from September 4 to 12 2026 in Toronto Ontario Canada featuring 11 days of film screenings industry panels fashion week a film market and the closing gala awards night.