Nollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, is setting its sights on achieving global recognition akin to the meteoric rise of Afrobeats. As the third-largest film industry in the world by number of ...

In 1992, after years of watching only imported American, Indian or Chinese films, Nigeria’s local film industry had its first real hit. “Living in Bondage,” a straight-to-video dramatic thriller, ...

Released in 2024, Everybody Loves Jenifa was a cultural phenomenon that dominated the Nigerian box office. The film, led by Funke Akindele, showcased her signature comedic brilliance, leaving ...

Solomon Waliaula received funding from the International European Research Council as a contributor to the book Contemporary African Screen Worlds: Decolonizing Film and Screen Studies (2019-2025).

Ezinne Ezepue does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

• Nigeria can unlock the full economic potential of its vibrant film industry, contributing to job creation, cultural diplomacy and international trade Last week, accolades poured in for the acclaimed ...