Stella Damasus’s 2026 Nollywood Awards declaration—naming herself, Genevieve Nnaji, and Joke Silva as Nollywood’s "untouchable trio"—sparked controversy, exposing their **40% box-office dominance** (₦1.2B+ for *The Wedding Party 3*, ₦50M/film fees).

Faith-based film ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’ records Nollywood’s biggest first-day preview gross at ₦70m Mike Bamiloye’s classic 1993 Christian drama receives a modern remake that pulls in ₦70 million o

LAGOS, Nigeria (Naija247news) — Ghana has been identified as the leading African market for Nigerian movies in a ranking presented in a recent video examining Nollywood's reach across the continent. The ranking placed Sierra Leone second, followed by Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda and Malawi. The video described Ghana as the largest consumer of Nigerian movies among the African countries considered, highlighting the close cultural and linguistic ties between the two countries as a factor supporting the circulation of Nollywood productions.

Nollywood veteran Charles Inojie stunned fans this week with a raw tribute calling the late Sam Loco Efe one of the sharpest minds to ever grace a Nigerian film

World Movie News: The Last 24 Hours Godzilla Minus Zero rips into rave reviews at NYFF while NAZA draws protests at its own premiere, Nollywood's Oversabi Aunty crosses ₦1 billion ahead of an October streaming release, Bollywood serves up Lust Stories 3, and happy birthday to Gwyneth Paltrow.. Morning all — the New York Film Festival has properly announced itself this weekend, plus a proper weekly tour through Nollywood and Bollywood while we're at it. Here's what happened in the world of movies over the last day and the wider week.

He was considered a bridge between the old and new breed of actors, straddling theatre and film and paving the way for much emerging talent in the industry.

As ill health besets the Nigerian film and theatre legend, a tribute is in order. In his career he has always placed his country and industry first.

Nollywood veteran Olu Jacobs died at 84, marking the end of a five-decade career that shaped Nigerian cinema. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his passing on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt tribute.… · Photo : Bestvillage · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, whose career stretched from British theatre and television to becoming one of Nollywood’s most respected figures, has…

Nigeria has lost one of its greatest screen icons. Legendary actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs (MFR), known to generations simply as Olu Jacobs, has passed away at the age of 84. His family confirmed his transition on the morning of Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The news was shared by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in a statement [...] The post Olu Jacobs, One of Nollywood’s Greats, Dies at 84 first appeared on Lamodespot.

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, bringing an end to the career of one of Nollywood’s most respected figures. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced the actor’s death in an Instagram post on Wednesday. In the emotional statement, Olusoji described his father as “The Lion of Lufodo” and paid tribute to him as a beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He also appealed to bloggers and social media influencers to respect the family’s privacy during the difficult period. Olu Jacobs leaves behind a celebrated career…

As social media once again places two of Nollywood’s most respected veterans side by side, ADERONKE ADESANYA examines the long-running debate over Pete Edochie and Olu Jacobs, their different acting strengths, enduring influence and why Nigerians still cannot agree on who, between them, is the greater actor. It took only a few minutes of Pete […] The post Pete Edochie, Olu Jacobs: Two legends, one unending debate appeared first on Tribune Online.

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has revealed that she and several other prominent actors were allegedly banned from acting in 2015 after pushing for higher standards and better structures in the Nigerian movie industry. Omotola made the revelation during a recent interview on Yanga FM, explaining that the dispute involved some of Nollywood’s biggest names, including Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, Stella Damasus, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), and Nkem Owoh.

Lagos witnessed a grand celebration of history and culture as King Kosoko, The Battle for Lagos held its world premiere on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at IMAX Cinema in Lekki. Traditional rulers, high chiefs from the Kosoko royal family, and Nollywood's biggest names gathered for what promises to be a significant cultural moment in Nigerian cinema. The film doesn't hold back.

The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known by his stage name Ogogo, who passed away at the age of 65. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, broke the heartbreaking news to fans during a live Instagram session on Sunday evening, confirming the loss of one of Nollywood's most cherished icons. The actor's death comes just days after Kira publicly revealed that her father had been battling stage four cancer, a disclosure that had prompted an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues across the entertainment industry.

Alahun: The Weaver, a highly anticipated Yoruba fantasy-adventure film produced by Kayode Kasum and directed by Dare Olaitan, is set to hit Nigerian cinemas on 21 August 2026. This cinematic project marks Olaitan’s first directorial effort since his 2022 film Ile Owo and promises to be a landmark moment in Nollywood’s evolving storytelling landscape. Rooted deeply in Yoruba history and tradition, the film explores themes of identity, craftsmanship, and cultural pride through a visually rich narrative that blends myth and adventure.

World Movie News: The Last 24 Hours More on the British Production Slate; China's Box Office Battle; Saudi Arabia's Rise; Nollywood's Next Hit & Sad News for Lucy Davis. Morning all — and while yesterday I was rattling on about chefs in warzones and Palme d'Ors, today's crop of news takes us somewhere rather different: British period drama sound stages, Riyadh's box office receipts, and a Nigerian producer who apparently cannot stop announcing films.

This article examines the uptake of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood). It positions Nollywood as a key empirical and conceptual reference point for understanding how AI reshapes cultural production. Inspired by post-colonial and decolonial theory, it challenges the predominant focus in AI and cultural industries research on the Anglo-American world and Europe. Situating GenAI adoption within Nollywood’s institutional history and labour relations, the article rethinks key issues pertaining to AI and the democratisation of cultural production, the precarity of cultural labour, and the question of bias. Addressing these issues, we draw on 21 semi-structured interviews with Nigerian filmmakers, complemented by trade press and news analysis. The study identifies three interrelated dynamics. First, the integration of GenAI intensifies existing market bifurcations. Rather than democratising creativity, differences in access to subscription-based GenAI tools reinforce stratification between high-budget productions, targeting cinema and global streaming services, and low-budget productions, oriented towards domestic streaming services and YouTube. Second, the paper details how GenAI generates cultural friction in the practices of cultural production. Nigerian filmmakers encounter cultural misplacement, stereotyping, and what we call unrepresentation, due to models trained predominantly on Global North data. Yet, these frictions also prompt tactical workarounds, including hybrid workflows, model customization, and the development of localised AI infrastructures. Third, the study contributes to debates on cultural labour by showing that GenAI does not primarily replace creative practices. Instead, it substitutes specific forms of informal labour, particularly in pre-production. This reshapes labour precarity by eroding informal relational economies that have historically sustained Nollywood’s workforce.

Nollywood's 'Black Market' Aims for Guinness World Record with Star-Studded Cast Rixel Studios announces its ambitious new feature film, 'Black Market,' starring Lateef Adedimeji and Linda Ejiofor-Su

The love story of both actors was once regarded as one of Nollywood's most enduring friendships that blossomed into marriage before ending in a widely publicised separation. Nollywood actor Olakunle Fawole has opened up about his relationship with his ex-wife, actress Yvonne Jegede, stating that although he no longer loves her romantically, he would still risk his life to protect her.

Once one of Nollywood’s most recognisable child actors, Ifeanyi Ezeokeke, is again at the centre of public concern. A video of Nollywood actor Ifeanyi Ezeokeke, popularly known as “Ugo Shave Me,” has surfaced online, appealing for aid amidst alignment. A viral video shared on Wednesday by social media influencer Emmanuel Okwuluora showed the actor seated with the aid of his mother and Mr Okwuluora, appearing frail.

Ifeanyi Ezeokeke, popularly known by his Nollywood stage name "Ugo Shave Me," is once again at the center of public… Read More: Ifeanyi Ezeokeke, Once Nollywood’s “Ugo Shave Me,” Has Been Bedridden Since His Teens