NollywoodCV Editorial Team
The NollywoodCV Editorial Team reports news, reviews, interviews and stories from the Nollywood film industry.
StarCity Multimedia Claims Copyright to Double Decoy, Names Oluwafemi Isaac Akinsipe Principal Director, Issues Legal Notice to Nnamdi Odunze
StarCity Multimedia has issued a public notice asserting copyright over "Double Decoy," naming Oluwafemi Isaac Akinsipe Principal Director and putting Nnamdi Odunze on notice, a claim Odunze disputes in his response to NollywoodCV.
Nollywood Actress Ifeoma Nebe Confirmed as Guest at Enugu Street Fashion Show 3.0
Nollywood actress Ifeoma Nebe, popularly known as Queen Ify, has been confirmed as a guest at the Enugu Street Fashion Show (ESFS 3.0) holding October 18, 2026, at the International Conference Center, Enugu.
Chinazaekpere Chukwu's Feature Debut "Her Daughters' Mother" Set for World Premiere at Film Africa London 2026
Nigerian filmmaker Chinazaekpere Chukwu will world premiere her feature directorial debut, "Her Daughters' Mother," at Film Africa 2026 in London on October 28, as part of a strong Nigerian lineup at this year's festival.
"Agbara Nla: The Return" Director Screening Set for EbonyLife Cinemas
Mount Zion Film Productions will hold a director screening of "Agbara Nla: The Return" with Damilola Mike-Bamiloye on October 18, 2026, at EbonyLife Cinemas, as the film's nationwide run continues after setting multiple Nollywood box office records.
LIFANIMA 2026 Unveils Panel Lineup for 10th Anniversary Edition
LIFANIMA 2026 has unveiled its panel lineup for the 10th anniversary edition, including CBAAC Director-General Aisha Adamu Augie, ASIFA Vice President Mohamed Ghazala, and studio founders Ferdy Adimefe and Adja Mariam Soro, ahead of the festival's October 20–22 run in Lagos.
LIFANIMA Marks 10th Year With Record Entries and N22.5 Million in Prizes
LIFANIMA, Nigeria's animation festival, marks its 10th anniversary from October 20 to 22, 2026, in Lagos, with a record 1,298 entries from over 120 countries and N22.5 million in prizes through the NOA Animation Awards.
Christian Faith International Film Festival Nigeria Set for December Debut in Lagos
The inaugural Christian Faith International Film Festival Nigeria, founded by filmmaker Moses Ipadeola, will hold December 18 and 19, 2026, in Lagos, with a jury led by Dr. Abiodun Akinsiku alongside Taiwo Egunjobi and Segilola Ogidan.
Nollywood Filmmaker Femi Adebayo Sets December 4 Netflix Release for "Jagun Jagun 2: War of Warriors"
Femi Adebayo has announced that "Jagun Jagun 2: War of Warriors," the sequel to his 2023 Netflix hit "Jagun Jagun," will premiere worldwide on Netflix on December 4, 2026.
Nollywood Filmmaker Onyinye Blessing's "Stay" Earns Official Selection at AFRIFF 2026
Filmmaker Onyinye Blessing's film "Stay," starring Lorenzo Menakaya and Eberechukwu Nwodi, has been officially selected to screen at the 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), holding November 1 to 7, 2026.
The Oratory, Obi Emelonye's Don Bosco-Inspired Film, Set for Nairobi Screenings
The Oratory," Obi Emelonye's Don Bosco-inspired Nollywood film starring Enyinna Nwigwe and Rich Lowe Ikenna, will screen in Nairobi on October 28 and 31, 2026, at Century Cinemax, Sarit Centre.
Lancelot Imasuen: Bakassi Boys Arrested Our Distributor, Accosted Sam Dede Over Issakaba
Lancelot Imasuen reveals that the Bakassi Boys arrested his film distributor and accosted actor Sam Dede after the 2001 release of "Issakaba," ahead of the November 13, 2026 cinema release of its sequel, "Issakaba: The Return."
Lancelot Imasuen Returns to Nigeria as Issakaba The Return Prepares for November 13 Cinema Release After 25 Years
Nollywood filmmaker Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen has returned to Nigeria five weeks before Issakaba The Return opens in cinemas nationwide on November 13 2026. The sequel to the 2001 cult classic stars Sam Dede as Ebube alongside Chidi Mokeme Iyabo Ojo Regina Daniels Phyna Nosa Rex and others and is distributed by Blue Pictures.