Directors Guild of Nigeria Opens Application for New Membership in August 2026 Supplementary Admission Exercise
The Directors Guild of Nigeria DGN is accepting applications for its August 2026 Supplementary Admission Exercise open to film television digital and media directors across Nigeria. The screening holds on August 8 2026 in a hybrid format in Surulere Lagos and online.
Tinsel Season 19 Premieres on Africa Magic Showcase as Nigeria’s Longest Running TV Drama Returns for Another Year
Africa Magic’s Tinsel has returned for its landmark 19th season from August 3 2026, airing every weekday at 7:30pm on Africa Magic Showcase DStv channel 151 and GOtv channel 8. Season 19 brings major corporate battles and personal crises to the Ade-Williams dynasty starring Ireti Doyle Linda Ejiofor Ibrahim Suleiman and Iyke Okechukwu.
Linda Ikeji Media’s The Night of June 7th Brings the Story of the Apo Six Killings to Nigerian Cinemas on August 28 2026
Linda Ikeji Media’s new film The Night of June 7th directed by Toka Mcbaror and produced by Linda Ikeji opens in Nigerian cinemas nationwide on August 28 2026. Inspired by the 2005 Apo Six extrajudicial killings in Abuja starring Gideon Okeke Femi Branch Ali Nuhu and Charles Lenny the film confronts one of the most consequential cases of police brutality in Nigeria’s history.
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.
Mr Macaroni Makes UK Theatre Debut as Lord Fairfax in Howard Brenton’s 55 Days at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts London
Nigerian comedian and actor Mr Macaroni Debo Adedayo has made his UK theatre debut playing Lord Fairfax in Howard Brenton’s historical stage play 55 Days at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London where he is currently studying for an MA in Performance. The production ran from July 15 to 18 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.