Nollywood – the Nigerian movie industry – was described as a small screen cinema involving amateurs who produced low budget trashy videos with predictable storylines. But in the intervening decade ...

The director Daniel Oriahi is capturing the audience’s attention with his latest film, “The Weekend,” which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival. By Nicolas Rapold The bustling Nigerian film industry ...

The Nigerian film industry is in a state of shock and mourning after several Nollywood stars and a sound engineer recently died in rapid succession. Five actors — Mukaila Adedigba (also known as ...

Nollywood is an entertainment-producing powerhouse gaining a foothold in the United States. But for one Boston film student, the movies her mother watched will always be tied up with memories of home.

Many Nigerians voiced concerns about the lack of Nigerian actors in key roles, especially considering the story's strong Nigerian, specifically Yoruba, cultural influences. Critics pointed out the ...

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has recalled the hardships endured by early Nigerian filmmakers, emphasizing that the industry was established through the “tears, sweat, and blood” of its ...

Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has recounted the hard work and sacrifices that helped shape Nollywood into what it is today. Sharing his thoughts in a commentary on Instagram, the screen legend ...