Movie Picks of the Week: Abawon by Aisha Lawal, After Loss Featuring Eso Dike, Derin vs Life 2, Lagos Big Girls, Wife Material, God in the Room and Chess Season 2 on Dashing Films TV
This week's top 7 Nollywood YouTube movie picks include Abawon by Aisha Lawal on Aishat Lawal TV, After Loss featuring Eso Dike, Derin vs Life 2 starring Gabriel Afolayan and Irewolede Olaniyan, Lagos Big Girls, Wife Material on Libra TV starring Biola Bayo and Seilat Adebowale, God in the Room, and Chess Season 2 now streaming on Dashing Films TV.
Nollywood Actor Mike Ezuruonye Joins Directors Guild of Nigeria as Full Member
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Mike Ezuruonye has joined the Directors Guild of Nigeria as a full member, adding a new milestone to his career in directing and film production.
Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor and Zubby Michael Star in Ikenga The Last Festival in Cinemas From August 21 2026
Ikenga The Last Festival directed by Darlington Obodo Kelechi and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment opens in Nigerian cinemas nationwide on August 21 2026. The cultural suspense drama set in the kingdom of Umuani stars Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Zubby Michael, Beverly Osu, Jide Kene Achufusi, Destiny Etiko, Ugezu J. Ugezu, and Regina Daniels.
Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo Is Battling Stage 4 Cancer at 66 as Daughters Make Emotional Appeal for Medical Help
Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 66. His daughters Lima and Kira Taiwo have made emotional appeals on Instagram for an oncologist or cancer specialist willing to treat him in Nigeria after hospitals declined to continue chemotherapy.
Ibadan International Film Festival Goes Virtual for Its 5th Edition With a Bold New Theme Reimagining the African Film Industry
The Ibadan International Film Festival IIFF 5.0 will hold virtually from September 17 to 19 2026 under the theme Reimagining the African Film Industry convened by Usman Olarotimi Ogunlade. The festival is open to filmmakers and film lovers from Nigeria Africa and across the world.
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.
Nollywood CV Movie Picks of the Week: Longing, Love Was Not Invited, Keke Love and More
Nollywood CV picks five YouTube movies to watch this week, including Longing, Love Was Not Invited, Keke Love, Oba Eto 2 and Second Chances.
Who Pays for the Movie? Rethinking How Nollywood Funds Films
Today, it may be the producer, the family, the private investor, the bank, the distributor, the government or a combination of all of them. The future of Nollywood should be one where a filmmaker does not need a famous name, a wealthy friend or an extraordinary personal network to get a good film financed.
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.
When Real Life Becomes a Short Film: What Zikoko Life Gets Right About Telling Short Stories
Short Films May Be One of Nollywood's Most Underrated Tools: One thing I am discovering through watching short films is that short storytelling may be one of the most underutilized tools available to Nigerian filmmakers and writers. The Craft: Another person I discussed the films with, particularly loved Sirram and A Happy Ending for its sound, fluent Igbo, its homage to old Nollywood while remaining modern, and even its costumes.
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.