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.
Femi Adebayo Opens ₦40bn Euphoria 360 Hub in Lagos, Oga Bello Moved to Tears at Launch
Femi Adebayo has opened Euphoria 360 Hub, a ₦40 billion creative facility in Lagos, with Nollywood stars including Odunlade Adekola, Kunle Afolayan and Ramsey Nouah in attendance, and his father Oga Bello moved to tears at the launch. The hub, already used to film Davido's "B4 B4," houses production facilities and the new Euphoria360 Film Academy.
Stop Deflecting, Protect the People" — Actress Mary Remmy Njoku Tackles NAFDAC Boss Over Comments Blaming Nigerians for Fake Food Products
Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku has publicly criticised NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye for blaming Nigerians' illiteracy for the spread of fake food products, telling her to "stop deflecting" and do her job. The clash follows Adeyeye's Business Day TV interview and comes amid mounting public pressure on NAFDAC over counterfeit goods.
Burial Arrangements Announced for Late Nollywood Actor Cjay Nwoks in Awka
The family of late Nollywood actor Chijioke Temidayo Nwokafor, known as Cjay Nwoks, has announced his burial arrangements in Awka, Anambra State. A service of songs holds October 9 at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Awka, followed by the funeral service and interment on October 10, after an earlier Lagos tribute organised by his colleagues.
Nigerian-British Filmmaker Diana Childs' Short Film 'I Am Fine' Selected for Abuja International Film Festival
Nigerian-British filmmaker Diana Childs' short film "I Am Fine," made under her DC Productions, has earned an official selection at the 23rd Abuja International Film Festival, holding October 27–31, 2026. The film follows a woman hiding her struggles behind a cheerful front, following Childs' earlier 2026 Prime Video placement for Mirrors.
Dear Ajayi Selected as Nigeria’s Official Submission for 2027 Oscars
Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi has been selected as Nigeria’s official submission for the 99th Academy Awards after winning two prizes at Venice.
Issakaba Returns Set for November 13 Cinema Release, 25 Years After Nollywood Classic
Lancelot Imasuen’s Issakaba: The Return will hit Nigerian cinemas on November 13, 2026, 25 years after the original action classic starring Sam Dede.
Nollywood Filmmaker Ruth Kadiri Speaks Out on Fake Products in Nigeria, Calls for Stricter NAFDAC Inspections
Nollywood filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has spoken out against the circulation of fake and substandard products in Nigeria, citing her own experience with suspected contaminated garlic and linking counterfeit goods to rising child kidney failure cases. Her video adds to growing public pressure on NAFDAC, which has faced criticism over its handling of the counterfeit products crisis.
Nora Awolowo Named Canon Ambassador Days After Black Market Sets Guinness World Record
Nigerian filmmaker Nora Awolowo has been named a Canon ambassador days after Black Market set a Guinness World Record with 51,258 people at its Lagos screening.
Isakaba Returns Director Lancelot Imasuen and Partners Congratulate Phyna After Nkechi Blessing Showdown
Isakaba Returns director Lancelot Imasuen, executive producer Winnerman Utomi and WithinDlens CEO Diran Adeyinka congratulate Phyna after her victory over Nkechi Blessing.
'Journey to Love’ Review: A Simple Romance That Moves Too Fast
It is a simple story, and that simplicity works in its favour. Journey to Love does not attempt to overwhelm its audience with complicated plotlines or elaborate twists. It knows exactly what kind of film it wants to be: an accessible romantic drama that can be enjoyed without requiring too much effort from its audience
Black Market Breaks Guinness World Record With 51,000 Viewers at TBS
Nollywood film Black Market has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest audience at a film screening in a single location, with 51,000 qualifying viewers at Lagos’ TBS.