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Filmhouse Group highlights its culture of female leadership and mentorship across its cinema, production, and distribution divisions, emphasizing women's pivotal role in advancing African storytelling and industry growth.
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Emmanuel Analike, CEO of NetNaija, has been arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on copyright infringement charges and remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre. Bail ruling is scheduled for March 9.
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Popular streaming platform Showmax announces discontinuation after 11 years of operation, despite recent $3 billion investment by parent company MultiChoice.
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Nigerian filmmaker Olive Nwosu discusses her journey from Lagos to global film festivals, her commitment to authentic Nigerian stories, and the ethical filmmaking behind her Sundance award-winning feature 'Lady'.
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Olive Nwosu's debut feature 'Lady' premiered at Sundance 2026, exploring gender politics, corruption, and survival in Lagos through a female cab driver's journey. The film won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision.
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Explore 'The Bluff,' Priyanka Chopra's new pirate thriller on Prime Video. The film blends home invasion tension with Caribbean piracy, featuring Karl Urban and directed by Frank E. Flowers.
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Lagos has been selected as the exclusive African partner city for the 2026 'Goes to Cannes' initiative at the Cannes Film Festival, with AFRIFF curating African cinema representation.
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The Esiri brothers' Nigerian drama 'Clarissa' receives full production financing from Africa-based CANEX Creations and MBO Capital, followed by worldwide distribution acquisition by U.S. studio NEON.
Dana Eden, the creator and producer of the Emmy-winning Israeli spy drama 'Tehran,' was discovered deceased in her Athens hotel room while overseeing production of the show's fourth season. Greek police are investigating, with no initial signs of foul pla
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The Esiri brothers adapt Virginia Woolf's classic 'Mrs Dalloway' into 'Clarissa,' a contemporary Nigerian film exploring love and missed destinies set in Lagos and Delta State with an international cast.
Nigeria accounts for 118 of 122 cinemas in English-speaking West Africa, according to 2025 data from FilmOne, highlighting its dominance in regional film infrastructure.
First Lady Melania Trump's documentary 'Melania' earns $7.04 million in opening weekend, setting new record for non-fiction films and exceeding all industry projections.
Major South African cinema chains have withdrawn the documentary 'Melania' about US First Lady Melania Trump just before release, citing the current political climate amid strained US-South Africa relations.
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The Davies brothers' Nigerian film 'My Father's Shadow' earns BAFTA nomination, sparking hopes for a historic win. Full list of 2026 nominees including major Hollywood contenders.
The iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival (iREP) has scheduled its 15th edition for March 18-22, 2026, in Lagos, featuring a strategic partnership with Ecobank Nigeria and a theme of Transformation.
Disney confirms the sudden passing of Roger Allers, the creative visionary who co-directed the classic 'The Lion King.' His legacy defines a golden era of animation. Read more about his life and impact.
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EbonyLife Films leads the star-studded adaptation of Lola Shoneyin's iconic novel, 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives,' for a December 2026 cinema release. Discover the cast and story details.
The 2026 Berlin Film Festival's Berlinale Special section showcases 19 works from 15 countries, featuring genre films, series, and documentaries. Plus, Golden Globe winners and Nigeria's Arewa Film Festival details.
The film adaptation of Lola Shoneyin's award-winning novel 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives' is set for a December 2026 cinema release. Featuring a star-studded Nollywood cast, the project is produced by EbonyLife Films. Read more.
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Revisit the top moments from Bridgerton Season 3 as Netflix gears up for Season 4, focusing on Benedict Bridgerton's Cinderella romance. Premieres January 29, 2026.
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HBO Max's hit series 'Heated Rivalry' is officially returning for Season 2. Get the latest on the release date, plot details from 'The Long Game', and the show's cultural impact in Nigeria and beyond.
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Explore 10 films that capture the intense romance, power dynamics, and sexual discovery of Fifty Shades of Grey, from 'Secretary' to 'Fair Play'. Find your next steamy watch.
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HBO's new Westeros series, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' premieres January 18, 2026. Explore the Dunk and Egg story, a lighter tone, and a dragon-free adventure set 100 years before Game of Thrones.
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Finished Jujutsu Kaisen? Discover 9 thrilling anime series with supernatural fights, emotional journeys, and powerful characters to fill the void. Explore the list now!
Femi Adebayo's film 'Agesinkole 2' grossed ₦417 million in 12 days via community cinemas, marking a strategic return to grassroots distribution and Yoruba storytelling. Discover his blueprint for success.
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Nigerian, Kenyan, and South African films selected for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival spotlight new voices and stories, marking a significant moment for African cinema on the global stage. Discover the standout features.
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A guide to the biggest anime series and films arriving in January 2026, featuring Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren, and more. Discover new stories and returning favourites.
NITDA and FutureMap Foundation partner to transform Northern Nigeria's creative industry with tech training and a world-class film studio in Kano. The move aims to drive national digital growth.
MultiChoice invites Nigerian filmmakers to apply for its fully funded 2026 Talent Factory programme. Applications close February 27, 2026. Apply now!
The global phenomenon 'Stranger Things' launches its fifth and final season this Friday. Get the key facts on the cast, 80s nostalgia, and the show's massive impact before the grand finale on January 1, 2026.