Funke Akindele takes us back to the early hustle! She shares five personal firsts, from her celebrity crush and first day on set to her first...
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Every year, Nollywood produces thousands of films that speak to the daily realities of Nigerians. From cinemas and streaming platforms to YouTube, the film industry guarantees...
A guide to the top Nigerian movies in cinemas this August 2026, featuring new releases across comedy, historical drama, and thrillers, including Sweet 16, King Kosoko,...
Doing Life With… is a BellaNaija Features series showcasing how people live, the work they do and the philosophies that guide how they live and what...
Funke Akindele sits with BellaNaija to talk record-breaking films, the real story behind her dancing, and why building the next generation of female filmmakers matters deeply...
My Father’s Shadow director Akinola Davies Jr. and actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organisation...
Ini Dima-Okojie is one of the most talented Nigerian actresses who is passionate about her craft. In this exclusive interview, she talks to us about her...
Nigerian actress and producer Bolaji Ogunmola has spent the last few years putting out Nollywood film after film on YouTube — stories about marriage, grief, friendship,...
Dear readers, for a moment, Doing Life With was paused, but we’re now back to continue showcasing how people live, the work they do and the...
Iya Ni Wura, despite being released many decades ago, doesn't feel like an old film.
One of my biggest concerns is that, despite Nollywood’s rapid growth, funding remains a major hurdle. We can’t have enough conversations about this, because so many...
These days, a director of a film is almost as popular as the actors. The actors are more popular, of course, because they attain celebrity status....
If Nollywood is to sustain its current growth, especially with increasing global attention, it must invest more in star-making.
Filmmaking in Nigeria is at its unprecedented times. With foreign streaming platforms exiting the market, Nollywood is being challenged to develop innovations and strategies to uphold...
Amal Umar delivers one of Nigerian cinema's most discussed performances as Habiba in The Herd and opens up about emotional honesty, finding strength in difficult roles,...
Since its release in 2025, Akinola Davies Jr‘s My Father Shadow has been on an impeccable run. It made history as the first Nigerian film to...
TikTok star Theo Shakes, while receiving his TikTok Entertainment Creator of the Year Award in 2025, made a direct call to casting directors and producers to...
Written by Ifeanyi Abraham
Netflix has unveiled its 2026 African slate, featuring a high-stakes mix of Nigerian mythology and South African thrillers. Key highlights include the return of Kunle Afolayan’s...
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