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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Mayowa Mula wearing a red shirt and red-tinted sunglasses in a garden.

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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Official poster for the Nigerian family drama Adanne

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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Oluwole Oladimeji, producer of A Father’s Secret

August 24, 2026

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Filmmaker Oluwole Oladimeji Makes Producing Debut With A Father’s Secret

Filmmaker and longtime focus puller Oluwole Oladimeji has made his producing debut with A Father’s Secret, a family drama produced alongside Damilola Osikoya, who also serves as an executive producer. Written by Moshod Yakub Olawale and directed by Adeoluwa Owu, the film opened in cinemas nationwide on August 21, 2026, with Cinemax handling distribution. A... Read More

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The Filmjoint 2027 submissions announcement for The Filmjoint Premieres and Awards

August 24, 2026

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The Filmjoint Opens Submissions for 2027 Premieres and Awards

The Filmjoint has opened submissions for the 2027 editions of The Filmjoint Premieres and The Filmjoint Awards. Both programmes will take place in April 2027, with the exact dates to be announced. The organisers will announce exact dates later. The Filmjoint Premieres screens unreleased short films before a live audience. Eligible films must run for... Read More

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August 23, 2026

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan, “Ogogo” is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died after battling stage-four cancer. His death was disclosed following an emotional TikTok Live session involving his daughter, Kira Taiwo. It comes days after his family appealed for medical assistance and debunked an earlier report of his death. Further details expected from... Read More

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Dare Olaitan discusses Alahun The Weaver in an interview with OYA Magazine

August 23, 2026

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From Weaver to Warrior: Inside Dare Olaitan’s Alahun

After spending almost two years in post-production, Dare Olaitan is back in cinemas with Alahun: The Weaver, a Yoruba epic adventure and romance rooted in Yoruba culture. The film follows a young weaver mocked for making baskets and plaiting hair in a society with rigid ideas about masculinity. When a princess disappears and his kingdom... Read More

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Kalu Ikeagwu on the set of Invitation to Kill.

August 14, 2026

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First Look: Kalu Ikeagwu Leads New Thriller ‘Invitation to Kill’, In Cinemas September 11

Kalu Ikeagwu leads Invitation to Kill, a new thriller opening in cinemas across Nigeria and Ghana on September 11, 2026. Directed by Chuks “Big Tiger” Obaze and produced by Big Tiger Production, the film follows an agro-businessman whose life unravels after his livestock business is devastated and his marriage falls apart. Forced to start over... Read More

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Taiwo Egunjobi’s Bodija limited series first-look image

August 8, 2026

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Taiwo Egunjobi Returns Home With Four-Part Crime Series Bodija

Nigerian screenwriter and director Taiwo Egunjobi has released first-look images from Bodija, his upcoming four-part limited series co-produced by Tayo Faniran Studios and Sable Productions. The crime drama stars Edward Adeniran, Orenimi Olawuyi, Tayo Faniran, Martha Ehinome, Temitope Olaiya and Tobi Marho. Bodija follows a university student whose failed cryptocurrency scam leaves him owing ₦10... Read More

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August 7, 2026

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Kaelo Iyizoba’s The Spectacular Death of Prisca Is Heading to TIFF 2026

Kaelo Iyizoba’s The Spectacular Death of Prisca will have its world premiere in the Short Cuts programme at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2026) . The 23-minute short stars Rita Dominic, Genoveva Umeh, Kenzy Udosen, Fae Olumide and Shamz Garuba. It follows a mother thrown into a fever-dream quest to rescue her daughter... Read More

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Odunlade Adekola, Iyabo Ojo in Daniel Oriahi's The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

August 4, 2026

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Daniel Oriahi’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives Set for World Premiere at TIFF 2026

Daniel Oriahi’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives will have its world premiere in the Centrepiece programme at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2026). The adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s novel stars Omowunmi Dada, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye, Odunlade Adekola, Bisola Aiyeola, Constance Olatunde, Maleek Sanni, Olarotimi Fakunle, Bimbo Manuel, and... Read More

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March 18, 2026

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Kojah Kaze Set to Host Landmark Comedy Special “Nights Before The Madison Square” at Terra Kulture

Following the breakout success of his debut special, Don’t Judge Me, one of Nigeria’s most compelling new voices in stand-up comedy, Kojah Kaze, has announced his next headline performance, “Nights Before The Madison Square,” set to hold on March 22nd, 2026, at the iconic Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. Nights Before The Madison Square is... Read More

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March 10, 2026

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Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort to Host Second Edition of Executive Women’s Seminar

Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, powered by Glocient Hospitality, will host the second edition of the Executive Women’s Seminar (EWS 2.0) from March 20–22, 2026, bringing together accomplished female leaders across business, hospitality, technology, finance, and the creative industries for a weekend of strategic conversations, leadership development, and networking. The flagship seminar, themed “The Power of... Read More

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