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- 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…
- 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…
- 5 Dec 2024
Netflix Exits Nigerian Movie Market After Eight Years
Netflix, the international movie streaming giant, has reportedly exited the Nigerian movie market after eight years of operation. The development was disclosed by renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle…
- 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…
- 12 May 2016
Africa Magic Says ' The CEO' To Premiere Onboard Air France Flight
Wednesday, the 11th of May marked another milestone in the African film and television industry as Africa Magic and leading Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan officially announced release dates and…
- 22 Feb 2022
Africa Magic Taps Victor Okhai as Head Judge for Eighth AMVCAs
Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of local entertainment content, has announced the appointment of Nigerian filmmaker, Victor Okhai, as Head Judge of the eighth Africa Magic Viewers’…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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,…
- 19 Mar 2019
Canon, Golden Effects Host Private Press Screening for “MOKALIK”
Canon Central and North Africa, leader in imaging solutions, recently hosted a private press screening of Golden Effects Pictures latest movie ‘MOKALIK’. The private screening had exclusive guest…
- 7 Apr 2026
FG Unveils Digital Platform to Showcase Nigeria’s Culture, Tourism Destinations
The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital platform, NITOUREY, aimed at showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and tourism destinations to global audiences. The initiative, introduced at…
- 8 Feb 2010
Ije Gets NFC’s Thumbs Up
Ije, a film produced by US-based Chineze Anyaene, had a sneak preview recently in Jos, drawing commendations from the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) boss Afolabi Adesanya, for a job well done.…
- 10 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…
- 6 Oct 2008
CFC Hosts Conference on Future of Development Film in Africa
Communicating for Change (CFC) is hosting a conference on the Future of Development Film in Africa, in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (Wipo) in Geneva, the Nigerian…
- 7 Apr 2019
All You Need to know about Who Becomes the Next MTV Shuga Star
Following a successful series of seasons since its Nigerian premiere in 2013 which featured former child star, Sharon Ezeamaka, Timini Egbuson and more, MTV Shuga is set to return to Nigeria for its…
- 3 May 2017
Battleground Premieres on Africa Magic
DStv viewers can catch the newest Nigerian telenovela, Battleground, showing exclusively on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv 151) every weeknight at 21:00 CAT. Produced for Africa Magic by Ace Nigerian…
- 3 Sept 2021
TD Africa Staff Features in Trending Blockbuster Movie - King of Boys
A staff of TD Africa, Peace Udochi Egege has again demonstrated that the company, Sub-Saharan Africa’s technology, lifestyle and solutions distribution giant, is filled with budding talents ready to…
- 25 Jan 2021
CNN’s Inside Africa meets Nigeria’s Techpreneurs
On this week’s Inside Africa, CNN International showcases Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit, meeting four start-up stars who are improving the world from Africa’s largest tech hub. Firstly, the…
- 20 Oct 2016
ROK Studio to Launch Series on DStv Channel 168
ROK, the award-winning Nigerian film studio and entertainment brand, will launch across Africa on the DStv platform on 1 November 2016. The Lagos-based film studio, renowned for its original TV…
- 26 Oct 2018
Glo-powered African Voices Features African Film Personalities
The Glo-sponsored CNN African Voices will this week beam its lights on African film professionals who are showcasing the continent’s film prowess across the world. The weekly half hour programme…
- 9 Nov 2018
MTN Rewards Content Creators at Digital Content Conference 2018
MTN Nigeria hosted content creators on the 5th and 6th of November 2018 to a digital conference and awards ceremony. At the two day event, which held in Lagos, upstart and aspiring content…
- 13 Jan 2022
Women in Agile Africa Conference Holds on 27th-29th January 2022
All is now set for the Women in Agile (WiA) Africa Conference 2022, scheduled to hold on 27th-29th January. L-R: Olawale Bakare, National President, Junior Chamber International, Nigeria, Mercy…
- 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…
- 3 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 Oct 2025
TAFTA, Mastercard Foundation Empower 50,000 Youths in Creative Arts
Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) and the Mastercard Foundation have trained about 50,000 youths in theatre and creative arts. Joseph Umoibom, Academy Lead at TAFTA, while speaking at the TAFTA…
- 24 Oct 2013
Google for ‘Africa Connected’ Participants Share Experience
Google has continued its glamorous internet experience sharing journey while conducting a Google+ (hangout) for those who have been positively influenced by the internet. Through the medium, Google…
- 16 Apr 2015
Principal Photography Begins on SHIJUWOMI
Filming on SHIJUWOMI, a post colonial cinematic adaptation of Rasheed Gbadamosi’s book, Behold My Redeemer has began, under the stylish direction of Niji Akanni (Aramotu, Heroes and Zeroes), an award…
- 29 Mar 2026
NFVCB Boss Urges Stronger Distribution Channels @ Coal City Film Festival 2026
Dr.Shaibu Husseini, the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has called for stronger distribution frameworks within Nigeria’s film industry…
- 27 Aug 2013
Google Kicks off ‘Africa Connected’ Competition
For those who have been positively influenced by the internet, here’s a chance to share your web journey. Google is calling on entrepreneurs, creators, innovators and web-lovers in Nigeria and across…