Actor, Tayo Faniran, has alleged that gatekeeping, favouritism and personal sentiments are making it difficult for some talented actors and filmmakers to get the opportunities they deserve in Nollywood.
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Nollywood faith-based film Agbara Nla: The Return has generated more than N71 million from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official cinema release.
Lev Shevtsov21 September 2026 13:14
Nollywood stars and stakeholders are mourning the passing of veteran actor Olu Jacobs, who died at age 84.
Culture is not an aesthetic preset. You cannot prompt your way into a lived experience.
Actor and filmmaker, Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele D Icon, has urged Nigerian filmmakers to embrace indigenous stories and focus on improving the quality of their storytelling rather than changing their identity in a bid to appeal to global audiences.
Nollywood star, Adunni Ade believes the industry must embrace growth without losing the authenticity that makes Nigerian stories unique. In this interview, she discusses her career, versatility, motherhood, family, work and finding greater contentment in life. Ferdinand Ekechukwu brings the excerpts:
When a director makes a first feature, they are often trying to make their mark in a constantly moving and changing industry. It’s a moment that can make or break a career and in Nollywood where making a film is already very difficult, they might never get that chance again.
Prayers dey go on for ogbonge Nigerian actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan wey im family confam say dey battle stage four cancer.
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Abhishek Singh, on Wednesday, said the time has come for Bollywood and Nollywood to move beyond cultural exchanges into joint film production, investment and access to each other’s huge markets.
