Following AniWe’s 2026 annual convention on August 15, 2026, OYA Magazine spoke with AniWe lead Omotanwa Gbadebo about what Nigerian filmmakers can learn from anime’s global growth and the opportunities for deeper Japan-Africa entertainment exchange. AniWe is one of Nigeria’s largest anime and gaming communities, bringing together fans, creators and industry players around anime, gaming... Read More

September 17, 2026

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Damilola Orimogunje’s ‘Dear Ajayi’ Wins Two Prizes in Venice

Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi has won two independent prizes presented during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The film recieved the Bisato d’Oro Award 2026 for Best Cast & Performances and the 38th CICT-UNESCO Enrico Fulchignoni Prize,accompanied by the Fellini Medal. In its citation, the CICT-UNESCO jury described Dear Ajayi as “a work of great... Read More

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September 14, 2026

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Akinola Davies Jr’s ‘My Father’s Shadow’ Heads to Netflix This September

Akinola Davies Jr’s acclaimed debut feature, My Father’s Shadow, will begin streaming on Netflix on September 21, following its cinema runs in Nigeria and internationally. Set against Nigeria’s 1993 election crisis, the film follows two young brothers as they spend a rare day in Lagos with their estranged father. As they move through the city,... Read More

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Official poster for the Nigerian family drama Adanne

September 13, 2026

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Inside ‘Adanne’: Mothers, Daughters, and the Stories We Inherit

Melon House Production’s debut feature, Adanne, began with a family story and a commitment to its emotional ambition. Written and produced by Gold Gerry, directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen, and co-produced by Lotanna Nwose, the drama wrapped production in December 2025 and has already been building festival momentum, including a confirmed slot at the 2026 All... Read More

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September 11, 2026

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‘Invitation to Kill’ Trailer Teases a Family Feud Over Divorce and Property

The trailer for Invitation to Kill, a new thriller from Big Tiger Production, previews a story built around financial challenges, fractured family bonds, and a looming legal battle. At the centre is Kalu Ikeagwu, who plays an agro-business man whose poultry farm suffers a devastating loss following a disease outbreak. The trailer’s emotional weight comes... Read More

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September 7, 2026

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‘Pushing 30’ Producer Mayowa Mula on Building a Home for Young Nigerian Stories

The pressure at the heart of Pushing 30 is familiar. Young Nigerians are expected to pursue their dreams, build careers or businesses, find love and settle down, often in a country that makes each task more difficult than it should be. Mayowa Mula began developing Pushing 30 in 2022, shortly after producing and acting in... Read More

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Nine cast members pose together beneath the pink and purple Pushing 30 title on the film’s official poster.

September 3, 2026

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‘Pushing 30’ Releases Trailer, Sets October 18 for Africa Magic Premiere

Nigerian dramedy Pushing 30 has released its first trailer ahead of its October 18 premiere on Africa Magic Showcase. Directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen, the film previously screened for audiences at Canvas and African Stories Untold. Pushing 30 follows Osaze Imafidon, a 30-year-old tech founder who appears to have it all together until his birthday brunch... Read More

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September 2, 2026

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Melon House Unveils Official Poster for Debut Feature Adanne

Melon House Production has revealed the official poster for its debut feature, Adanne. Written and produced by Gold Gerry, directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen, and co-produced by Lotanna Nwose, the film wrapped production in December 2025. In a brief conversation with OYA Magazine, Ikponmwen said Adanne was completed a few months ago and has been selected... Read More

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Bimbo Akintola and Tosin Adeyemi in Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi.

August 30, 2026

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Dear Ajayi’s First Trailer Arrives Ahead of Historic Venice Premiere

The trailer for Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi has been released ahead of the film’s historic world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. Dear Ajayi is the first Nigerian production selected to compete in Giornate degli Autori, an independent section held alongside the festival. Its world premiere is scheduled for September 10, 2026, during the... Read More

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