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April is blooming with rich storytelling, vibrant characters, and bold voices in Nollywood. From heart-tugging dramas to high-energy...

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

Credit: The Film’s cover image. In the world of cinema, some films transcend time, leaving a lasting impact on culture, identity and...

March 2025 is bringing Nollywood lovers a lineup of thrilling movies, and it’s time to mark your calendars for an exciting month of...

A TIMINI EGBUSON Conversation with The Black Film Wire (Interview) Timini Egbuson: Nollywood’s Leading Man Redefining Stardom Timini Egbuson has long established himself as one of Nollywood’s most bankable stars, bringing charm, depth, and undeniable screen presence to every role he takes on. With over 71 IMDb-credited films and even more under his belt, including A Tribe Called Judah, and Smart Money Woman , among many others, his career trajectory has been nothing short

Toyosi Etim-Effiong That Good Media Expands into Film Production & Launches International Creative Festival Lagos, Nigeria – January 2025 In a groundbreaking move for African cinema, That Good Media , a leading Nigerian entertainment company, has officially launched its Motion Pictures Division and the inaugural That Good Media International Film Festival . This expansion signals a bold step toward positioning Nigeria—and Africa as a whole—as a major player in the global fil

Mark your calendars! On January 31, 2025 , the much-anticipated movie “ Something About the Briggs” will hit cinemas nationwide and it’s set to be a cinematic experience like no other. With an incredible blend of drama, luxury, and a star-studded cast, this masterpiece promises to captivate hearts and minds. Something About the Briggs is the brainchild of the talented Bukola Ogunshola of Revelation Pictures Social , who wears multiple hats as the movie’s producer, director

Charity Offor (Dat Warri Girl) and Bisola, Visa on Arrival Season 6, Episode 3 | 2025 Our Favorite Duo is Back: Bisola vs. Dat Warri Girl on Accelerate TV’s Visa on Arrival Season 6, Episode 3! Accelerate TV’s Visa on Arrival is back, and this season, fans are loving the hilarious face-offs between Bisola Aiyeola and Oluwatoyin Albert ( Dat Warri Girl ) ! The show, now in its sixth season, continues to deliver laugh-out-loud moments, and our favorite duo is turning up the

Movies that I found to be interesting, intriguing, entertaining, educating and christmassy on YouTube. Happy New Year!!! Before the new year there was definitely Christmas, so I will highlight the movies that I found to be interesting, intriguing, entertaining, educating and christmassy on YouTube. YouTube has been around for a while but the majority of Nigerian filmmakers' attention were not focused on releasing their movies on YouTube or even the majority of smartphone user

Netflix allegedly leaves Nigeria

Remember last year when we raved about Nigeria at Essence, in my BellaNaija Essence article? Well, this year’s Nigeria panel on Saturday took things to another level. Themed “Building Bridges: Collaborating with Nollywood for Global Success,” the event showcased the extraordinary impact of Toyosi Etim-Effiong , a pivotal figure in the Nigerian movie industry. Convened by the ever-resourceful Toyosi, the panel highlighted her significant contributions to Nollywood’s burgeonin

Nollywood, an epithet for the Nigerian movie industry, established as far back as the 1960s, has grown into the 2nd largest movie industry in the world today (after Bollywood). This is enough to get the world’s attention, but many other standouts for the sector make it worthy of being a new name in the global creative industry. Diaspora Migration and Nollywood Nollywood is known for its unique storytelling, rich cultural connotations, and high production rate. The phenomenon

Photo by Majiye Uchibeke The never stops feeding us with memorable moments, the 2023 Essence Festival has once again left me utterly amazed by its incomparable impact. As I ventured into the captivating realm of this festival, nestled within the vibrant heart of New Orleans, I sensed I was embarking on an extraordinary journey. For twenty-nine years, this celebration of black excellence has stood as a paramount cultural compass, drawing an annual half-million-strong crowd and

Two weeks ago, upon arriving in Los Angeles, I sensed a shift in the air. While the usual traffic on the 101 and 405 freeways remained, I observed unexpected congestion on other major streets. Having come from Lagos, where traffic woes are commonplace, I couldn’t help but wonder about the cause of this sudden bottleneck in LA. Little did I know that my arrival coincided with an impending strike between the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) / Screen Actors Guild — American Feder