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.
Sibe’ Review: A Delightfully Unpredictable Comedy That Gives Nollywood’s Supernatural Genre a Refreshing Twist
One of Sibe's biggest victories is its understanding of comedy. The film doesn't mistake constant jokes for good humour. Instead, it knows when to make you laugh and, more importantly, when to stop. It allows emotional moments to breathe, lets conversations unfold naturally and trusts its characters enough to carry the comedy. That restraint makes every laugh feel earned rather than forced.
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.
Authenticity, Adaptation and Expectations: The Children of Blood and Bone Conversation
The conversation around Children of Blood and Bone has quickly moved beyond whether the film is good or bad. It has become a debate about authenticity, ownership and expectation. But perhaps we're asking the wrong questions. Once a book is sold to a major Hollywood studio, how much of the story still belongs to its author? Here's why I believe this adaptation is both a win and a loss, and why both can be true at the same time.
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.
From Romeo in Neptune3 Studios’ BFWW to Nollywood Leading Man, Israel Henry on Growth, Chemistry and Ambition
From playing Romeo in Neptune3 Studios’ Best Friends in the World to starring opposite Angel Unigwe in Kim’s Melody and 20 Days to Valentine, Israel Henry opens up on building on screen chemistry, growing into mainstream Nollywood, and his roots in Akwa Ibom State.