NollywoodCV Editorial Team
The NollywoodCV Editorial Team reports news, reviews, interviews and stories from the Nollywood film industry.
Nigerian Film When Love Prays Directed by Ben Casssie Wins Best Feature Film and Best Director at the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival
Nigerian filmmaker Ben Casssie's interfaith drama When Love Prays starring Uzee Usman won Best Feature Film and Best Director at the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival KADIFF 2026 which ran from August 25 to 29 2026 in Kaduna. Lead actor Uzee Usman also won Best Actor in a Male Role making When Love Prays the biggest winner of the night.
First Look: Funke Akindele Unveils New Images From The Four
Funke Akindele has unveiled new first-look images from The Four: No One Fights Alone, her upcoming Nollywood film starring Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Chukwuka, Waje and more.
Jessica Ndigwe: The Actress, Singer and Beauty Queen Whose Journey Ended Too Soon
Nigerian actress and singer Jessica Ndigwe, born August 14 2003, known for her lead role in Class of Secrets Season 2 and as JessCee on Spotify, died in a car accident days after releasing her hit single Konami. She appeared in Mostly Straight in 2021, competed in the Teen Queen Anambra and Face of Glamorous Queen pageants, and built a growing music catalogue before her untimely death.
Movie Picks of the Week: Toluwani George Dominates Nollywood YouTube This Week Starring in Both Bolaji Ogunmola and Omoni Oboli’s Latest Films
This week’s top Nollywood YouTube movie picks include Courtyard on Bolaji Ogunmola TV and The Bride Switch on Omoni Oboli TV both starring Toluwani George, a new Biodun Stephens film on Shutterspeed TV, Debbie Shokoya’s latest release, Temisan by Oyindamola Sanni, and Wife Material still showing on Libra TV.
Mostly Straight and Class of Secrets Actress Jessica Ndigwe Dies Days After Releasing Hit Single Konami
Nollywood actress Jessica Ndigwe who appeared in Mostly Straight and played the lead role of Octavia in Season 2 of Class of Secrets has died barely three days after releasing her hit musical single Konami and less than two weeks after celebrating her birthday. BN Media Films has paid tribute describing her as a sweet soul and amazing talent.
Filmmaker Obi Emelonye Breaks Silence on Linda Ikeji's Film Crisis and Reveals What the Badamasi Saga Taught Him About Making Films That Touch Nigerian Power
Filmmaker Obi Emelonye has responded to the suspension of Linda Ikeji's film The Night of June 7th by the NFVCB drawing parallels with his own experience making Badamasi Portrait of a General, which was blocked from Nigerian cinemas in 2019 by powerful figures and only reached audiences through a London premiere in 2021 and Amazon Prime in 2022. Emelonye says whoever wants him to touch live national issues must pay him in advance and wishes Linda Ikeji good luck.
NFVCB Suspends Linda Ikeji’s The Night of June 7th, Refers Film to DSS
The NFVCB has suspended Linda Ikeji’s The Night of June 7th from its August 28 cinema release and referred the film to the DSS for further review.
NFVCB Moves to Stop Unauthorized Premiere of Unclassified Film ‘Living in Colors’ in Lagos
The National Film and Video Censors Board issues a press statement halting the planned Lagos premiere of Living in Colors over unclassified content and legal breaches. Read the full news report.
AGN Kaduna State Chapter Marks International Actors Day 2026 With Francis Duru Masterclass EU Film Screenings and Industry Panels at KADIFF
The Actors Guild of Nigeria Kaduna State Chapter is celebrating International Actors Day 2026 on August 26 with a Francis Duru acting masterclass titled The Art of Becoming the Character, EU film screenings supported by four embassies, and industry panels on film financing and indigenous language preservation at the 9th Kaduna International Film Festival running August 25 to 29 2026.
Ben Cassie’s 'IFEDICHE' Wins Best Film by a Female Filmmaker at Windsor International Black Film Festival
Nigerian filmmaker Ben Cassie wins Best Film by a Female Filmmaker for IFEDICHE at the Windsor International Black Film Festival in Ontario, Canada. Read the full news report.
NIFS Lagos 2026 Partners With Silverbird Cinemas for Free Relax N Chill Movie Screening Day on August 27
NIFS Lagos 2026 partners with Silverbird Cinemas for a free public film screening day on August 27 2026 at Silverbird Cinemas Galleria Victoria Island Lagos from 9am to 6pm. 6 films screen including Point of Theft, Missed Call, Void, Not Beyond Repair, Dapo, and Gone Wrong. Entry is free and open to all.
A Nation of Brutality, Bolanle Austen-Peters’ Collision Set for Thursday Film Series Screening at UI
Ogochukwu Umeadi’s A Nation of Brutality and Bolanle Austen-Peters’ Collision will screen at the Thursday Film Series at the University of Ibadan on August 27.