Ghanaian TV Stations Are Still Stealing Nollywood Films in 2026 Despite Government Promises to Stop Them
Ghanaian television stations continue to air Nollywood films without permission hours after release. Ruth Kadiri, Omoni Oboli, Bimbo Ademoye and Nosa Rex have all been victims. Ghana has a copyright law but nobody is enforcing it.
Movie Picks of the Week Bimbo Ademoye Lizzy Da Silva Seliat and More in the Best Nollywood YouTube Films This Weekend
his week’s Nollywood YouTube movie picks include I Swear to God starring Bimbo Ademoye on Eso Dike TV The Party Crashers on Omoni Oboli TV Jinkimi on Seliat TV and House Party by Biodun Jimoh on Anike Ami TV. 5 films worth your time this weekend.
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.
How Nora Awolowo’s Black Market Premiere Could Generate Over ₦1 Billion in One Night and Change Nollywood Forever
Rixel Studios is targeting a Guinness World Record with a 50,000-person stadium premiere of Black Market at Tafawa Balewa Square Lagos in September 2026. Here is why this could be the biggest financial and creative moment in Nollywood history.
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.
Ken Erics, Somadina Adinma & Keezyto’s Cult Nollywood Thriller “Yahoo Plus” Is Coming to Kava This July
Yahoo Plus the cult Nollywood thriller directed by Ebuka Njoku and starring Ken Erics Somadina Adinma and Keezyto is coming to Kava on July 9 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the film before it drops.
Yes, Nollywood Has A-List Actors — A Response to Dami Dawson’s Article on Bankability and Star Power
Filmmaker Benneth Nwankwo responds to Dami Dawson’s claim that Nollywood has no A-list actors, arguing that Hollywood should not be the standard for measuring star power in a different market, and pointing to the verified records of Funke Akindele, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, and others as evidence that Nigeria’s bankable names are real.
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.