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• Nollywood Producer Bolaji Ogunmola Addresses Public Backlash Following Derogatory Tribal Improv in New Production

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Actress and producer Bolaji Ogunmola issued a public apology on April 10, 2026, after a scene featuring tribal slurs against Yoruba women sparked widespread outrage. Ogunmola attri...

• Kolawole Ajeyemi Joins Wife Toyin Abraham in Public Support of Iyabo Ojo’s New Cinema Release

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nollywood actor Kolawole Ajeyemi has publicly endorsed Iyabo Ojo’s latest film, The Return of Arinzo, following his wife Toyin Abraham’s recent efforts to dispel rumors of a feud....

• Nollywood Box Office Leader Tobi Bakre Urges Aspiring Actors to Prioritize Consistency and Professionalism for Career Growth

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Award winning actor Tobi Bakre advised younger colleagues in the entertainment industry to maintain high standards of diligence regardless of the scale of their roles. Speaking on...

• Warri International Film Festival Announces Official Call for Entries for 2026 Edition Highlighting Global Cinematic Voices

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Warri International Film Festival has officially invited filmmakers from across the globe to submit their original works for its upcoming 2026 iteration. Scheduled for December...

• Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ Shatters International Records With Major Box Office Gains in Western Markets

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Nollywood production ‘Behind the Scenes’ has officially become the highest-grossing Nigerian film in the United Kingdom and Ireland, securing £159,000 in ticket sales. The cine...

• Nollywood Stars Convene for Aba Blues Premiere Ahead of Highly Anticipated National Cinema Debut This Friday

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The red carpet premiere of the period romantic drama Aba Blues showcased a vibrant display of African couture and Nollywood glamour in anticipation of its March 20 release. Directe...

• Mo Abudu Announces Star-Studded Ensemble Cast for Major Cinema Adaptation of Shoneyin’s Secret Lives of Baba Segi

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Media mogul Mo Abudu has expanded the cast for the upcoming film adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s acclaimed novel, featuring a massive roster of Nollywood veterans and rising stars. T...

• Actor Rotimi Salami Pleads for Audience Support Following Disappointing Cinema Debut of Kilanko: The Invisible Child

  Published: Mar 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has issued an emotional appeal to fans after his latest film recorded poor opening weekend sales. The actor warned that the movie faces immediate remo...