NollywoodCV Editorial Team
The NollywoodCV Editorial Team reports news, reviews, interviews and stories from the Nollywood film industry.
Linda Ikeji Media’s The Night of June 7th Brings the Story of the Apo Six Killings to Nigerian Cinemas on August 28 2026
Linda Ikeji Media’s new film The Night of June 7th directed by Toka Mcbaror and produced by Linda Ikeji opens in Nigerian cinemas nationwide on August 28 2026. Inspired by the 2005 Apo Six extrajudicial killings in Abuja starring Gideon Okeke Femi Branch Ali Nuhu and Charles Lenny the film confronts one of the most consequential cases of police brutality in Nigeria’s history.
Movie Picks of the Week: Wife Material, Ikunle, God in Her Eye, Fredrick Leonard and Lota Chukwu, and Girl Next Door in This Week’s Top 5 Nollywood YouTube Films
This week’s top 5 Nollywood YouTube movie picks include Wife Material on Libra TV starring Biola Bayo and Seilat Adebowale, Ikunle featuring Jide Awobona and Oyindamola Sanni, God in Her Eye starring Timini Egbuson and Bolaji Ogunmola on Bolaji Ogunmola TV, a new Fredrick Leonard and Lota Chukwu film, and Girl Next Door starring Kelvin Ezike and Frances Nwabunike produced by Benneth Nwankwo.
Ogoo Umeadi’s No Let Dem Die Selected for Nigeria’s First-Ever DGN Awards
Filmmaker Ogoo Umeadi announces that his film No Let Dem Die has been selected for the inaugural DGN Awards, presented by the Directors Guild of Nigeria during its first Directors’ Week in Lagos.
Anthill Family’s Holiday Filmmaking, Animation and Acting Programme for Kids Closes Registration Today
Anthill Studios’ Anthill Family platform closes registration today for its holiday training programme in filmmaking, animation, VFX/AI and acting for children aged 9 to 17 in Lagos, part of founder Niyi Akinmolayan’s push to build structured creative education for young Nigerians.
OracleFilmsTV Rolls Out Major IOS And Android Update as Okey Oku’s Blackout Trends Among Top Rated Titles
Filmmaker and OracleFilmsTV Creative Head Okey Oku has announced a major update to the platform’s IOS and Android application, bringing enhanced performance, seamless streaming and quicker navigation to subscribers, with his psychological thriller Blackout currently listed among the platform’s top rated titles alongside BlackRose and Puff.
First Look: Agbara Nla: The Return Set to Reawaken Mount Zion’s Legendary Christian Classic in Cinemas This October
Mount Zion’s iconic 1993 classic returns as Agbara Nla: The Return, a Circuits, Sozo Films and Mount Zion Film Production distributed by Blue Pictures Distribution, hitting cinemas nationwide October 1, 2026.
Girl Next Door Review: A Familiar Romance That Finds Its Heart in Personal Growth
Our review of Girl Next Door examines why its strongest scenes have little to do with romance, and why that ultimately becomes the film’s biggest strength.
Mr Macaroni Makes UK Theatre Debut as Lord Fairfax in Howard Brenton’s 55 Days at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts London
Nigerian comedian and actor Mr Macaroni Debo Adedayo has made his UK theatre debut playing Lord Fairfax in Howard Brenton’s historical stage play 55 Days at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London where he is currently studying for an MA in Performance. The production ran from July 15 to 18 2026.
Biodun Stephen and Brenda Fashugba to Host The Usual Suspects Podcast at NIFS Lagos 2026 on Building a Creative Career on YouTube Across Africa
Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen and British Council Creative Economy Lead Brenda Fashugba will host The Usual Suspects Podcast at NIFS Lagos 2026, a free three-part session on building a creative career on YouTube across Africa. NIFS Lagos 2026 holds August 25 to 27 2026.
Movie Picks of the Week: Sibe by Bimbo Ademoye, Girl Next Door by Dashing Films, Sisi Mecho by Mercy Aigbe, and 3 More Nollywood YouTube Films to Watch This Weekend
This week’s Nollywood YouTube movie picks include Sibe starring Bimbo Ademoye, Girl Next Door from Dashing Films co-produced by Benneth Nwankwo, an Omoni Oboli grief drama featuring Eso and Inem King, Sandra Okunzuwa and Itele’s collaboration, Damilola Oni’s Aarin, and Mercy Aigbe’s comedy Sisi Mecho.
Funke Akindele and FilmOne Entertainment Tease New Nollywood Project With Cryptic Behind the Scenes Photo
Funke Akindele and FilmOne Entertainment have posted coordinated teaser images hinting at a new Nollywood production from Funke Akindele Network FAAN. No title or release date has been announced yet but the teaser has already generated significant buzz online.
Judith Audu Joins All Africans Indie Film Festival 2026 Jury as Lagos Festival Partners With Brixton Film Festival in London
Nigerian filmmaker actress and producer Judith Audu has joined the jury of the All Africans Indie Film Festival AAIFF 2026 founded by Rebecca Isi Imafidon. The 3rd edition of the festival holds on November 28 2026 under the theme The Future Is Storytold with films selected also screening at the Brixton Film Festival in London.