Nollywood Actress Chinkemkasimma Chukwuma Turns to Fiction With Provocative Debut Novel, Husband Is Useless
Nigerian actress Chinkemkasimma Cassidy Chukwuma releases her debut fiction novel Husband Is Useless on August 27 2026, a bold and humorous exploration of marriage, patriarchy, and womanhood following Folasade Ajani through two marriages across Lagos and Anambra State.
Nora Awolowo’s Film Black Market Sells 15,000 Tickets Ahead of Guinness World Record Attempt
Nora Awolowo’s Black Market has sold over 15,000 tickets ahead of its September 26 premiere in Lagos, where producers target a Guinness World Record.
Association of Igbowood Indigenous Filmmakers Constitutes Abia State Chapter
The Association of Igbowood Indigenous Filmmakers has constituted its Abia State chapter, appointing seven officers to lead and promote indigenous filmmaking.
Enugu State Secures Hosting Rights for 2026 Best of Nollywood Awards
Enugu State has secured the hosting rights for the 2026 Best of Nollywood Awards, continuing BON Awards’ tradition of taking its annual ceremony across Nigeria.
Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Sharon Ooja & More Star in Moses Inwang’s ‘Ordinary People’ Coming to Netflix
Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Sharon Ooja, Uche Montana and Jackie Appiah star in Moses Inwang’s Ordinary People, a new Nigerian drama series coming to Netflix on September 4, 2026.
Directors Guild of Nigeria Unveils Nominees for DGN Awards 2026 Ahead of Directors Week
The Directors Guild of Nigeria has announced the full nominees list for the DGN Awards 2026 across nine categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, Best Short Film and Best Student Film. The awards hold on August 21, 2026, as part of Directors Week in Lagos.
Funke Akindele’s 2026 Film Is ‘The Four: No One Fights Alone’. Here Is What We Know
Funke Akindele first teased the project with a football-themed video featuring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Olumide Oworu, Tobi Bakre, Uzee Usman and other actors. The video showed a packed stadium, with people preparing for what looked like a relay competition while RMD announced that viewers would find out which movie from Funke Akindele’s production company would make it to the cinema.
The Trybe to Hold Private Screening for Debut Short Film, ‘I Find the Defendant…’, in Lagos
A sexual assault allegation, conflicting accounts and a courtroom where nobody seems to have the full truth. I Find the Defendant…, The Trybe’s debut short film, is set for a private Lagos screening on August 27
Nigerian Box Office Queen Funke Akindele Is Announcing Her New Movie Title at 11am Today. Here Is What We Know
Funke Akindele is set to announce the title of her next movie at 11am today after releasing a star-studded teaser featuring Richard Mofe-Damijo, Tobi Bakre, Olumide Oworu, Uzee Usman and others.
Nigeria Official Selection Committee Opens Submissions for 99th Oscars International Feature Film Category
The Nigeria Official Selection Committee NOSC has opened submissions for Nigeria’s official entry to the 99th Academy Awards International Feature Film category. Submissions are open from August 1 to August 31 2026 at thenosc.org. The selected film will represent Nigeria at the Oscars ceremony on March 14 2027.
Nollywood Just Lost Dimbo Atiya at 53. Here Is Who He Was and Why His Death Hurts So Much
Nollywood filmmaker and producer Dimbo Atiya, co-creator of Sons of the Caliphate, Halita, and The Rishantes which won the 2022 AMVCA Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series award, has died at 53 on August 6 2026. His death was announced by actor Mofe Duncan and Best of Nollywood founder Seun Oloketuyi.
Coal City Film Festival Opens Call for Entries for 7th Edition Under the Theme Framing the Future Deadline October 31 2026
The Coal City Film Festival founded by Uche Agbo has opened its call for entries for the 7th edition under the theme Framing the Future. The Early Bird Deadline is October 31 2026 and the Late Bird Deadline is December 31 2026.