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Daniel Etim Effiong's "The Herd" Arrives on No 1 on Netflix Nigeria - And the Conversation Has Already Begun
THE HERD ON NETFLIX Daniel Etim Effiong's feature directorial debut The Herd has barely landed on Netflix and it's already emerged as one of the most talked-about and most divisive Nollywood titles of 2025. After a robust theatrical run in Nigeria beginning October 17, the crime thriller premiered on Netflix across Africa on November 21, immediately ascending to No. 1 in Nigeria's movie chart while claiming Top 3 positions in Kenya and South Africa. Within days, the film ac
5 days ago5 min read
Halloween 2025: Old Nollywood Classic Films that Haunted Our Childhood Dreams We’ll Never Forget - What a Scare!
Film List Curated By Editor in Chief, Sahndra Fon Dufe This year’s Halloween, we are remembering those Nollywood films that scared and stole our Sleep, I know Halloween is not an African holiday, but if there’s one thing we’ve always known how to do on this continent, it's to tell a good scary story. Long before the pumpkins and costumes era, our nights were already filled with tales of spirits, witches and ancestral vengeance whispered around kerosene lamps. And for those w
Oct 314 min read
Gingerrr is Coming with Four Nollywood Women to redefine Collaboration and Power in Black Storytelling
Credit: The gingerrr girls Picture this. Four powerhouse women in Nollywood decided not to wait for anyone’s permission. They came...
Sep 222 min read
Celebrating Funke Akindele at 48: Five Funke Akindele Films You Should See!
Funke Akindele turned 48 yesterday, and we are happy to celebrate a talented and iconic woman in the film industry! From her breakout...
Aug 252 min read
NEW MOVIE FRIDAY: DEVIL IS A LIAR.
Our Friday is filled with so much excitement from this anticipated movie, and it’s finally here! Devil Is a Liar has officially landed...
Aug 151 min read
Your Mother-in-Law Could Never – Nollywood’s Most Iconic Evil MIL Characters
When it comes to unforgettable Nollywood roles, the wicked mother-in-law is a character that never goes out of style and no one delivers...
Aug 53 min read
Top 3 Nollywood Films with Strong Black Female Leads on YouTube.
Nollywood delivers powerful new stories led by bold, resilient Black women. These standout YouTube releases spotlight emotional strength,...
Jul 282 min read
New Nollywood Movies You Should See in June 2025
June is sizzling with a lineup of red-hot Nollywood releases featuring gripping stories, cultural flair, fierce female leads and...
Jun 52 min read
Hollywood
Daniel Etim Effiong's "The Herd" Arrives on No 1 on Netflix Nigeria - And the Conversation Has Already Begun
THE HERD ON NETFLIX Daniel Etim Effiong's feature directorial debut The Herd has barely landed on Netflix and it's already emerged as one of the most talked-about and most divisive Nollywood titles of 2025. After a robust theatrical run in Nigeria beginning October 17, the crime thriller premiered on Netflix across Africa on November 21, immediately ascending to No. 1 in Nigeria's movie chart while claiming Top 3 positions in Kenya and South Africa. Within days, the film ac
5 days ago5 min read
Halloween 2025: Old Nollywood Classic Films that Haunted Our Childhood Dreams We’ll Never Forget - What a Scare!
Film List Curated By Editor in Chief, Sahndra Fon Dufe This year’s Halloween, we are remembering those Nollywood films that scared and stole our Sleep, I know Halloween is not an African holiday, but if there’s one thing we’ve always known how to do on this continent, it's to tell a good scary story. Long before the pumpkins and costumes era, our nights were already filled with tales of spirits, witches and ancestral vengeance whispered around kerosene lamps. And for those w
Oct 314 min read
Gingerrr is Coming with Four Nollywood Women to redefine Collaboration and Power in Black Storytelling
Credit: The gingerrr girls Picture this. Four powerhouse women in Nollywood decided not to wait for anyone’s permission. They came...
Sep 222 min read
Celebrating Funke Akindele at 48: Five Funke Akindele Films You Should See!
Funke Akindele turned 48 yesterday, and we are happy to celebrate a talented and iconic woman in the film industry! From her breakout...
Aug 252 min read
NEW MOVIE FRIDAY: DEVIL IS A LIAR.
Our Friday is filled with so much excitement from this anticipated movie, and it’s finally here! Devil Is a Liar has officially landed...
Aug 151 min read
Your Mother-in-Law Could Never – Nollywood’s Most Iconic Evil MIL Characters
When it comes to unforgettable Nollywood roles, the wicked mother-in-law is a character that never goes out of style and no one delivers...
Aug 53 min read
Top 3 Nollywood Films with Strong Black Female Leads on YouTube.
Nollywood delivers powerful new stories led by bold, resilient Black women. These standout YouTube releases spotlight emotional strength,...
Jul 282 min read
New Nollywood Movies You Should See in June 2025
June is sizzling with a lineup of red-hot Nollywood releases featuring gripping stories, cultural flair, fierce female leads and...
Jun 52 min read
Breaking News, Events, Awards, Interviews
Daniel Etim Effiong's "The Herd" Arrives on No 1 on Netflix Nigeria - And the Conversation Has Already Begun
THE HERD ON NETFLIX Daniel Etim Effiong's feature directorial debut The Herd has barely landed on Netflix and it's already emerged as one of the most talked-about and most divisive Nollywood titles of 2025. After a robust theatrical run in Nigeria beginning October 17, the crime thriller premiered on Netflix across Africa on November 21, immediately ascending to No. 1 in Nigeria's movie chart while claiming Top 3 positions in Kenya and South Africa. Within days, the film ac
5 days ago5 min read
Halloween 2025: Old Nollywood Classic Films that Haunted Our Childhood Dreams We’ll Never Forget - What a Scare!
Film List Curated By Editor in Chief, Sahndra Fon Dufe This year’s Halloween, we are remembering those Nollywood films that scared and stole our Sleep, I know Halloween is not an African holiday, but if there’s one thing we’ve always known how to do on this continent, it's to tell a good scary story. Long before the pumpkins and costumes era, our nights were already filled with tales of spirits, witches and ancestral vengeance whispered around kerosene lamps. And for those w
Oct 314 min read
Gingerrr is Coming with Four Nollywood Women to redefine Collaboration and Power in Black Storytelling
Credit: The gingerrr girls Picture this. Four powerhouse women in Nollywood decided not to wait for anyone’s permission. They came...
Sep 222 min read
Celebrating Funke Akindele at 48: Five Funke Akindele Films You Should See!
Funke Akindele turned 48 yesterday, and we are happy to celebrate a talented and iconic woman in the film industry! From her breakout...
Aug 252 min read
NEW MOVIE FRIDAY: DEVIL IS A LIAR.
Our Friday is filled with so much excitement from this anticipated movie, and it’s finally here! Devil Is a Liar has officially landed...
Aug 151 min read
Your Mother-in-Law Could Never – Nollywood’s Most Iconic Evil MIL Characters
When it comes to unforgettable Nollywood roles, the wicked mother-in-law is a character that never goes out of style and no one delivers...
Aug 53 min read
Top 3 Nollywood Films with Strong Black Female Leads on YouTube.
Nollywood delivers powerful new stories led by bold, resilient Black women. These standout YouTube releases spotlight emotional strength,...
Jul 282 min read
New Nollywood Movies You Should See in June 2025
June is sizzling with a lineup of red-hot Nollywood releases featuring gripping stories, cultural flair, fierce female leads and...
Jun 52 min read
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