As his visibility in Nollywood grows, Adeoluwa Akintoba is thinking beyond the moment. He speaks about preparation, ambition, the sacrifices behind his career and the stories he hopes to create. Read More
Some films return to the screen to stir nostalgia. Others return to remind an industry of what it may have overlooked. The 2026 return of Mike Bamiloye’s Agbara Nla to the screen offers an opportunity to consider both. From a reported ₦5,000 production in 1993 to a ₦170 million opening frame in 2026, Agbara Nla’s... Read More
Prince Oluwamayowa G. Solarin, popularly known as Maysol of Lagos, will host the second edition of the Maysol of Lagos & Friends Agiliti 4-Aside Inter-Street Football Competition from November 7 to 29, 2026. Organised by Maysol of Lagos Initiative, the tournament will take place at Aina Memorial Primary School Field in Agiliti Community, Lagos, with... Read More
Lagos Fringe has announced its 2026 film programme, with short films and documentaries from Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda screening November 4–8. Read More
Akay Mason discusses the making of Five Figurines, his move into producing, and how greater ownership changed his approach to casting, collaboration and distribution. Read More
Written and co-produced by Fiyinfoluwa Asenuga, Trash follows a creative child whose talents are overlooked because he struggles academically. Read More
Folashayo Oke Sobo discusses the collaboration behind East West Love, filming in Nigeria and Kenya, and how Lowladee’s Plan B helped her see the possibilities. Read More
Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey joins the cast of Beautiful Feet, a faith-based drama directed by Chim Onyebilanma and distributed by Nile Entertainment. Read More
A short film exploring Yoruba facial marking, known as ila, takes home Africa’s Best Independent Film 2026. Òkola, a short film that showcases African culture, particularly the Yoruba culture of ila, won Africa’s Best Independent Film 2026, the highest honour at the All African Independent Film Festival (AAIFF Africa). The festival was held from October... Read More
Three Nigerian filmmakers have been nominated for Best Debut Feature Film by a Director at the 22nd Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Two of the three are also nominated for Best Director, while their films compete for Best Film. The nominations were announced on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Nwamaka Chikezie’s To Adaego With Love received... Read More
Pawstudios Africa has announced the ninth Lagos Fringe Festival, scheduled for November 3–8, 2026, across multiple venues in Lagos. Themed “Let’s Play”, this year’s edition will bring together theatre, film screenings, live music, dance, fashion, and visual arts, alongside workshops and industry conversations. Ego Boyo, chairperson of the Lagos Fringe Festival, said: “Lagos Fringe represents... Read More