Funke Akindele has set new records with her latest movie Everybody Loves Jenifa, which has become Nollywood’s biggest opening weekend of all time, raking in N206m. The movie beat her previous work from last year, A Tribe Called Judah, which raked in an opening of N113m. The movie ...

Nollywood actor Adedimeji Lateef has said his relationship with Netflix is intact, adding that the second part of his movie Lisabi will hit the streaming platform in January 2025. Nigerians were shocked on Wednesday when news broke that Netflix was leaving the country. The news was ...

Break of Dawn is a Nollywood movie that tries to blend several genres—comedy, drama, and action—into one film, but it ends up being a mix that’s hard to categorize. The story revolves around Jade, the daughter of a wealthy ...

I have to give it up for Femi Branch following his outstanding performance as Bashorun Ga’a in the new movie House of Ga’a, which is currently streaming. Though I’ve always known him to be a good actor, his performance in ...

What About Us? is a nuanced exploration of marital strife and temptation set against the backdrop of Nigerian suburbia, brought to life by Kayode Kasum’s adept direction. The film dives deep into the complexities of relationships, depicting the trials and tribulations faced by two Christian ...

Shina, helmed by directors Muyiwa Adesokun and Carmen Lilian Ike-Okoro, weaves a riveting tale led by Timini Egbuson’s gripping depiction of Shina Akanji. The storyline follows Shina’s urgent efforts to save his sick grandmother on the brink of an important gubernatorial election. Shina, a ...

Deafening Silence, produced by Emem Isong and directed by Biodun Stephen, is a compelling drama that delves into the often-overlooked issue of gender-based violence. The film is backed by the Spotlight Initiative in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the European ...

Nigerian singer Burna Boy is set to make his film debut with 3 Cold Dishes, a crime adventure that tackles the serious issue of s*x trafficking. The film is produced by Spaceship Films, a company he co-founded with his mother, Bose Ogulu, where he also serves as executive producer. Director ...

Directed by Yemi Filmboy Morafa, Aburo attempts to weave a poignant story of mentorship, redemption, aspiration and complex relationships. It’s about a former sportsman, Mide, seeking to divert a young street thief named Aburo (Maleek Sanni) from petty crime to the discipline of athletics. On ...

Blacksmith (Alagbede) is a Yoruba movie you will enjoy even though it might not have any hook on you afterwards. The movie, currently showing in cinemas, is a mix of romance, comedy and drama. Directed by Usman ‘Blackky’ Ogunlade and produced by Motunrayo Adeoye and Jaiye Kuti, the film is ...

I woke up as early as 3:45 am on March 8, 2024, to see the new Nollywood movie ‘Japa’ after Prime Video posted on social media that the movie would be uploaded on that day. I didn’t go into the movie with much anticipation. After seeing the movie, I was glad I didn’t. According to the ...