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June is sizzling with a lineup of red-hot Nollywood releases featuring gripping stories, cultural flair, fierce female leads and edge-of-your-seat thrills. Nollywood’s June 2025 offerings are rich, bold, and brilliantly told. Whether you’re streaming from your couch or grabbing popcorn at your favourite cinema, here’s an ultimate watchlist for you: 1. The Fire and The Moth  - Streaming from June 3 on Prime Video If you love action with a cultural twist, “ The Fire and The Mot

June 2025 is shaping up to be a great month for Black-led stories on screen—whether you're into gripping thrillers, heartfelt animations, or Marvel-level tech genius, you’ll definitely be more than entertained with the line up of releases this month:  Straw (June 6, Netflix)  First off is Straw, with serious emotional depth, dropping June 6 on Netflix. Directed by Tyler Perry, the film stars Taraji P. Henson as a mother pushed to her edge in a tightly wound psychological thri

Let’s be clear: Lara  isn’t just another spinoff. It’s a statement. In a world that often sidelines African stories especially those centred on women, money and ambition, From the chic high-rises of Lagos to the small screen, Lara , the highly anticipated spinoff of The Smart Money Woman , is here and this time, it's powered by cutting-edge Samsung tech and the same signature blend of glam, grit and real talk we’ve come to love. Created and executive produced by the ever-visi

Image: Spike Lee, ASAP Rocky and Denzel Washington at the Cannes Festival 2025 When it comes to fashion, Black stars always understand the assignment—and this year’s Cannes Film Festival was no exception. From sleek silhouettes to bold color choices, some of our favorite familiar faces showed up and showed out, serving memorable looks that reminded us why we always keep one eye on the red carpet. Here are a few standout moments we couldn’t stop thinking about. Rihanna, who’s

Source:   Red Hot Concept Films After starring in over 300 films, Nollywood icon steps behind the camera for the first time Los Angeles,...

Image: Netflix In some fabulous news for fans of fierce fits, big laughs, and even bigger heart— Survival of the Thickest  is officially...

Image: Netflix The Akilverse  lives on—and we’re here for it. Netflix’s hit drama Forever  has officially been renewed for Season 2 — and...

Credit: Black Film Wire On Monday, May 5, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art transformed — not just into a red carpet, but into a cultural runway. And while the 2025 Met Gala served its usual helping of high fashion and headline-worthy drama, it was Black excellence that owned the night — no debate, no notes. Under the Costume Institute’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with the accompanying exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the Met didn

May 2025 is shaping up to be an exhilarating month for Nollywood enthusiasts, with a diverse array of films set to premiere. From sequels of beloved series to culturally rich narratives, the Nigerian film industry continues to showcase its versatility and depth. Here's a curated list of must-watch Nollywood releases this month: Ori: Rebirth  - May 1 Starting the month off strong is Ori: Rebirth , which hit cinemas on May 1. Directed by Tope Adebayo Salami  and Adebayo Tijani

Credit: Instagram | From L to R Sahndra Fon Dufe, Naomi Achu, Stephanie Tum, Ndamo Ndamarise, Constance Ejuma The highly anticipated film...

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Simisola Gbadamosi: The Young Star Taking Animation by Storm Some stars are made, and some are simply born for it. Simisola Gbadamosi fits both descriptions—gracing the screen with talent beyond her years while staying refreshingly humble. At just 13 years old, Simi is making waves as one of Nigeria’s brightest young talents. She stars as the voice of Tola in Iwájú , Disney+’s groundbreaking animated series created by the pan-African British-based Kugali Media in collaboratio

As April 2025 unfolds, there’s a wealth of exciting films and series highlighting the undeniable talent of Black actors, directors, and...

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By Sahndra Fon Dufe  Mayor Andre’s Georgia Film Day 2025 Reveals How  Georgia’s Production Partnership Fuels USD $2B Local Boom.   Mayor Andre speaks at Georgia Film Day 2025, March 20, 2025 If you still think Hollywood is the heartbeat of film and television, you should update your script. Because let’s be real, Georgia is where steady magic is happening, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. “In 2023, Georgia surpassed New York in square footage of film stage space and re

Tyler Perry Launches Dream Collective to Empower Emerging Filmmakers Amid Industry DEI Cutbacks Tyler Perry Studios Inside the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective: A Life-Changing Opportunity for Filmmakers Renowned filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry is celebrated for his extensive contributions to Georgia's film industry, and he has unveiled the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective . This initiative aims to nurture and support emerging talent in the entertainment sector,

“Anne Collins Smith is an accomplished curator, art historian, and museum leader , and we are thrilled to welcome her to NOMA in this crucial position.”- NOMA, 2025. PHOTO CREDIT: TAYLOR HUNTER, COURTESY OF THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. In a groundbreaking move for both the art world and New Orleans, Anne Collins Smith  was named the Chief Curator  of the New Orleans Museum of Art  (NOMA) , making history as the first Black individual to lead the museum's curatorial departme

Denzel Washington. Jake Gyllenhaal. Othello on Broadway Credit | Othello Tickets The latest Broadway revival of Shakespeare's Othello , starring Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago, has taken the theater world by storm, achieving unprecedented financial success. The production grossed an impressive $2.8 million during its first week of previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, setting a new record for a non-musical play on Broadway. This groundbreaking pro

BY SAHNDRA FON DUFE H.E Eppsy Campbell, Former Vice President, Republic of Costa Rica, Honorable Abla Gomashie, (Deputy Minister Arts & Culture, Ghana), Kofi Okyere Darko, ( Director, Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President- Ghana), and more Credit | Black History Festivals College Park, GA – March 2025  – The 4th Edition of the Black History Festival (BHF) 2025  is set to be an impactful gathering of world-renowned leaders, policymakers, business innovators, and cultural i

Nollywood’s Gangs of Lagos Loses Legal Battle Over Cultural Misrepresentation Credit: Black Film Wire What does Osiberu’s “Gangs of Lagos” have in common with Black Panther, Argo and ‘The gods must be crazy’? Like Black Panther, Argo, and The Gods Must Be Crazy, Nollywood’s Gangs of Lagos Sparks Backlash Over Cultural Inaccuracy. In a significant development for Nigeria's film industry, the producers of Gangs of Lagos  and Amazon Web Services Nigeria Limited have agreed to is