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- 17 May 2026
MTN Rewards Emerging Filmmakers at the AMVCA Young Filmmakers Day
MTN Nigeria strengthened its support for Nigeria’s creative economy by rewarding five emerging filmmakers through the #MTNFilmChallenge at the Young Filmmakers Day as part of the 12th Africa Magic…
- 12 Nov 2021
MultiChoice Reassures Filmmakers of its Commitment to the Industry at AFRIFF 2021
As Africa’s film and creative industry continues to experience tremendous growth, MultiChoice, Africa’s most loved storyteller, remains committed to the growth of creatives and filmmakers across the…
- 5 Aug 2025
IFC Strengthens Support for Africa’s Creative Economy with Investment in Filmmakers Market
To enhance access to production services in Africa’s film and entertainment industry, IFC announced an investment into Filmmakers Mart (FMM), Africa’s first integrated digital production platform.…
- 14 Jul 2026
Mbunabo, Nigerian Filmmaker Accuses Ghana TV Stations of Pirating Nollywood Films
Uchenna Mbunabo, Nigerian filmmaker, has raised concerns over the alleged unauthorised broadcast of Nollywood films by some Ghanaian television stations, calling on Ghana’s National Film Authority…
- 4 Dec 2017
Gowon Urges Filmmakers to Promote National Unity, Patriotism
Gen.Yakubu Gowon, Former Head of State, has urged filmmakers and other stakeholders in the movie industry to use their works to promote national unity and patriotism among Nigerians. Gowon made the…
- 3 Aug 2021
CNN Marketplace: Filmmaker Chris Ihidero Extols Benefits of Streaming Giants on Nollywood
Chris Ihidero, Nollywood filmmaker says that the Nigerian film industry has the capacity to produce great original content of global quality if the industry is adequately funded. Chris Ihidero,…
- 23 Aug 2020
Filmmaker Sues NBC Over Controversial Broadcast Code
Charles Uwagbai, a filmmaker, has dragged the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) before the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court seeking an order setting aside the recently amended Nigeria…
- 21 Feb 2022
FG Urges Filmmakers to Avoid Money Ritual Contents
The Federal Government on Monday urged filmmakers to eschew money ritual contents in their movies. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated this during a media visit to Daily Trust…
- 27 Jun 2022
AMAA-StarTimes Short Film Festival Empowers Local Filmmakers
This year the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has partnered with StarTimes, the biggest pay-tv company in Nigeria, hosted the AMAA-StarTimes Short Film Festival (The Shorts). The Event is…
- 1 Feb 2022
Top 20 Emerging Filmmakers Shortlisted for Netflix & UNESCO’s African Folktales Competition
Netflix and UNESCO are excited to announce the 20 shortlisted candidates who will go forward in the exciting short film competition ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’. What’s more - the quality of…
- 22 Jul 2020
Meet Tunde Oladimeji: Versatile Documentary Filmmaker and Actor
Documentary film as a form of cinematic expression is increasingly becoming popular in Africa as a tool for maintaining historical records. Tunde Oladimeji In recent times, documentaries have evolved…
- 27 Apr 2009
UBA Extends Goodwill to Filmmakers
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has restated its commitment to the growth and development of the African movie industry, through the creation of an enabling environment for film and movie financing.…
- 30 Apr 2014
AfricaMagic Mourns Legendary Filmmaker Amaka Igwe
The AfricaMagic family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of iconic Nigerian film and TV producer Mrs. Amaka Igwe. The African creative arts industry has lost an admired and respected leader…
- 28 Jul 2008
Nollywood Partners AFI on Project 2020
Honourable Henry Moran, executive director of U.S. President Bush’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities has inspired the audience of Nigerian filmmakers, financiers, government officials…
- 7 Jun 2026
NAIFF Returns for 2026, Expands Focus on AI-Powered Storytelling in Africa
Nigeria AI Film Festival (NAIFF) returns this September 2026 at Alliance Française Lagos to continue exploring the growing role of AI in filmmaking across Africa. Following a strong debut, the…
- 2 Aug 2022
Netflix Ramps up Investment in African Stories with Exciting Titles from the Continent for 2022, 2023
Netflix yesterday presented a preview of what will be its programming for the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. Bringing together talent, filmmakers and press from South Africa and Nigeria,…
- 31 Jan 2024
Stan Nze, Gideon Okeke, Pretty Mike others to Star in Nollywood 25-minute Mystery-Thriller by Tobe Nosike
Multiple Award Winning Actor & Filmmaker Stan Nze (Áfàméfùnà, RattleSnake: The Ahanna Story, Emela) has been tapped to lead the stellar cast of Nollywood's 25-minute mystery thriller 12 Hours .…
- 13 Aug 2024
MultiChoice Talent Factory 2025 Opens Portal for Entries
MultiChoice Talent Factory is thrilled to announce that it’s once again calling upon all aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers to apply for entry into the 2025 fully funded…
- 15 Mar 2022
Winners of Netflix & Unesco ‘African Folktales’ Emerged
After launching a groundbreaking competition to find some of Sub-Saharan Africa’s up and coming filmmakers, entitled ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ Netflix and UNESCO can now announce the six…
- 26 May 2016
Africa Magic, Femi Odugbemi Premiere Gidi Blues
Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of premium entertainment content, and ace Nigerian filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, will on the 4th of June premiere Gidi Blues, an unusual love story filled…
- 6 Jun 2019
LFA Holds Training Week in July with Award-Winning Chris Ihidero’s StoryStory And A TV Writing Masterclass
The Lagos Film Academy (LFA) is set to hold a state-of-the-art Training week from the 8th to the 12th of July, comprising of the fourth edition of award-winning filmmaker Chris Ihidero’s StoryStory;…
- 6 Jun 2016
Stars Grace ‘Gidi Blues’ Premiere
Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of premium entertainment content, and ace Nigerian filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, will on the 4th of June premiere Gidi Blues, an unusual love story filled…
- 6 Feb 2016
Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic Others Star in ‘76,
A new chapter in Nigerian filmmaking is being turned as Africa Magic, in partnership with Adonis Productions and Princewill’s Trust, produces 76, a tale of love, trust, faith and family set against…
- 5 Apr 2021
AFA Calls for Entries for 2021 AMAA Awards
Africa Film Academy (AFA), organizer of the Africa Movie Academy Awards has called on filmmakers to submit entries for the 17th Edition of the AMAA Awards. In a press release, AFA said submission for…
- 30 Jan 2026
Stanley Amandi, Nollywood Actor Arrested over Alleged Coup Plot against Tinubu
Stanley Amandi, veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, has been arrested by the Nigerian military over his alleged role in a foiled coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government,…
- 11 Sept 2019
Nigerian Film Corporation Opens Partnership Discussion with French Agency
The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has opened discussions with the French Agency for Development (Agence Francaise de Developpement) AFD; for training and capacity building for filmmakers in…
- 18 Dec 2018
Lagos Film Academy: Team Artistry Media wins $5,000 Film for Life Project Grant
After announcing a 5,000 USD grant and the third ‘Film for Life Project’ competition, the Lagos Film Academy (LFA) has selected three young aspiring filmmakers, who will have the opportunity to make…
- 5 Jun 2019
Chris Ihidero to Headline The Lagos Film Academy’s Training Week At The Second Edition Of The Tv Writing Masterclass
Award-winning producer, writer, and filmmaker, Chris Ihidero is to again headline the second edition of the TV Writing Masterclass organized by the Lagos Film Academy, a non-profit organization…
- 10 Apr 2022
Bolanle Olukanni to Host Ninth Edition of NECLive
ID Africa has announced media personality, Bolanle Olukanni, as the host for the ninth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, NECLive. Bolanle Olukanni is a TV host and filmmaker known for…
- 15 Dec 2015
Stella Damasus, Daniel Ademinokan Launch ‘Mon Afrik TV’
Renowned Nollywood thespian, Stella Damasus, has partnered with award-winning filmmaker and director, Daniel Ademinokan to launch the test transmission of their online television station called “Mon…