Nollywood Producers Mimi Bartels and Abba T Makama Selected for 2026 African Producers Accelerator
Nigerian film producers Mimi Bartels and Abba T Makama have been selected for the 2026 African Producers Accelerator chosen from 267 applications across 31 African countries. The two Nigerians join producers from South Africa Ghana and Sudan in the six-member cohort run by Big World Cinema and the Bertha Foundation
Rivers International Film Festival 2026 Unveils Jury Panel as RIFF Records 3021 Film Submissions from 180 Countries
The Rivers International Film Festival RIFF 2026 has unveiled its international jury panel led by Amb Endy Ojo-Abanonkhua ahead of the fourth edition holding in Port Harcourt from October 29 to November 1 2026. The festival has received 3021 submissions from over 180 countries.
Lateef Adedimeji Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman and Nora Awolowo’s Rixel Studios Target Guinness World Record at Black Market Premiere September 2026
Nora Awolowo’s Rixel Studios is targeting a Guinness World Record at the premiere of its new Nollywood film Black Market starring Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman. The film premieres on September 26 2026 at Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos with a target of 50000 attendees at a single screening.
Directors Guild of Nigeria Says Artificial Intelligence Should Not Be Demonised as DGN Issues 10 Resolutions on AI and African Storytelling
The Directors Guild of Nigeria DGN has declared that Artificial Intelligence should not be demonised following its 3rd International Conference held at Coal City University Enugu in July 2026. The conference brought together filmmakers scholars and industry experts who issued 10 key resolutions on AI and the future of African storytelling.
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.
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.
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.
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.