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November 13, 2026
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‘Daddy Bear’ Unveils Official Poster Ahead of Community Screenings

Cardinal Productions has released the official poster for Daddy Bear, the Nigerian family drama directed by Hajarat Alli and Korede Azeez. Daddy Bear follows Fahd, an Abuja architect raising his ten-year-old daughter Aisha and a newborn after the death of their mother, Khadijah. Set in a multicultural Muslim home, the film is built on a... Read More
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November 13, 2026
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Toni Tones Leads Wande Thomas’s Psychological Thriller, ‘Spiraling’, Coming to KAVA 

 The official poster for Spiraling has been released ahead of the Nigerian psychological thriller’s premiere on streaming platform KAVA on November 26.  Released on November 12, the key art features Toni Tones alongside co-stars Jim Iyke, Folu Storms and Seun Ajayi, placing the actress at the centre of the upcoming production. Toni Tones stars as... Read More
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November 13, 2026
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Olive Nwosu’s ‘LADY’ Sets March 2027 Cinema Release in Nigeria, FilmOne to Distribute

Following its Nigerian premiere as the opening film of the 2026 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Olive Nwosu’s LADY is set to arrive in Nigerian cinemas in March 2027. Nwosu confirmed the theatrical release in a conversation with What Kept Me Up during the festival, adding that FilmOne Entertainment will handle distribution across Nigerian cinemas.... Read More
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November 13, 2026
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TalkComms Summit 2026 Postponed

The TalkComms Summit 2026, originally scheduled for November 27–28, 2026, has been postponed. This decision follows a review of the preparations and resources required to deliver the experience to the standard we envision. The idea behind TalkComms’ Beyond Visibility 2026 was to take conversations about communication beyond traditional conferences and panel discussions and into real-world... Read More
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November 12, 2026
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Lagos Fringe 2026: Theatre, Film and the Life Around the Stage

Lagos Fringe 2026 brought together theatre, independent film, performance poetry, music and a vibrant creative community at the J. Randle Centre. But beneath the festival atmosphere were questions about sound, programming and the balance between art and entertainment. Read More
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November 11, 2026
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Story Is Culture, IP Is Wealth, Strategy Is Key: Faustina Okomayin on the Business of African Film

“When you make a film, you are competing globally. If you are in construction, you are building houses in your country. But when you make a film, you create a product anyone, anywhere in the world, can consume. You can tell a story rooted in your culture, your traditions, and your social realities, but it... Read More
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November 10, 2026
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Nigerian Filmmaker Dika Ofoma’s Tooth Wins Winterthur Prize, Secures Cannes 2027 Slot

Nigerian filmmaker Dika Ofoma’s short film Tooth won the Final Cut: New African Shorts prize at the 30th Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur. Selected from projects across four African countries, the film explores childhood, family responsibility and superstition. The award includes an invitation to Cannes 2027, strengthening Ofoma’s growing international recognition. Read More
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November 10, 2026
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BON Awards 2026: Enugu Set to Host 18th Edition

Enugu State will host the 2026 edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards in November. Love and New Notes lead this year’s nominations with nine, followed by The Herd with eight. The 18th edition of the BON Awards will bring filmmakers, actors and other industry stakeholders to the south-east for the annual celebration of... Read More
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November 9, 2026
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Lagos International Theatre Festival Opens Third Edition with Theatre Meets Food

Nancy Isime returns as host for the second consecutive year, while celebrity chef Hilda Baci serves as guest chef at the invitation-only opening evening. The third edition of the Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) kicks off with Theatre Meets Food, an invitation-only evening bringing the stage and kitchen together. Celebrity chef Hilda Baci returns as... Read More
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