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.
Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo Is Dead at 66 After Battle With Stage 4 Cancer
Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan popularly known as Ogogo has died at 66 after a battle with stage 4 cancer. His death was announced on August 23 2026 by his daughter Kira Taiwo and confirmed by fellow actor Femi Brainard. Ogogo had a career spanning over four decades in Nigerian film and theatre.
Movie Picks of the Week: Abawon by Aisha Lawal, After Loss Featuring Eso Dike, Derin vs Life 2, Lagos Big Girls, Wife Material, God in the Room and Chess Season 2 on Dashing Films TV
This week's top 7 Nollywood YouTube movie picks include Abawon by Aisha Lawal on Aishat Lawal TV, After Loss featuring Eso Dike, Derin vs Life 2 starring Gabriel Afolayan and Irewolede Olaniyan, Lagos Big Girls, Wife Material on Libra TV starring Biola Bayo and Seilat Adebowale, God in the Room, and Chess Season 2 now streaming on Dashing Films TV.
Nollywood Actor Mike Ezuruonye Joins Directors Guild of Nigeria as Full Member
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Mike Ezuruonye has joined the Directors Guild of Nigeria as a full member, adding a new milestone to his career in directing and film production.
Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor and Zubby Michael Star in Ikenga The Last Festival in Cinemas From August 21 2026
Ikenga The Last Festival directed by Darlington Obodo Kelechi and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment opens in Nigerian cinemas nationwide on August 21 2026. The cultural suspense drama set in the kingdom of Umuani stars Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Zubby Michael, Beverly Osu, Jide Kene Achufusi, Destiny Etiko, Ugezu J. Ugezu, and Regina Daniels.
Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo Is Battling Stage 4 Cancer at 66 as Daughters Make Emotional Appeal for Medical Help
Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 66. His daughters Lima and Kira Taiwo have made emotional appeals on Instagram for an oncologist or cancer specialist willing to treat him in Nigeria after hospitals declined to continue chemotherapy.
Ibadan International Film Festival Goes Virtual for Its 5th Edition With a Bold New Theme Reimagining the African Film Industry
The Ibadan International Film Festival IIFF 5.0 will hold virtually from September 17 to 19 2026 under the theme Reimagining the African Film Industry convened by Usman Olarotimi Ogunlade. The festival is open to filmmakers and film lovers from Nigeria Africa and across the world.
Nollywood Actress Chinkemkasimma Chukwuma Turns to Fiction With Provocative Debut Novel, Husband Is Useless
Nigerian actress Chinkemkasimma Cassidy Chukwuma releases her debut fiction novel Husband Is Useless on August 27 2026, a bold and humorous exploration of marriage, patriarchy, and womanhood following Folasade Ajani through two marriages across Lagos and Anambra State.