It was a night of glitz and glamor as Nigeria’s movie industry stars, known as Nollywood, strutted the red carpet on Wednesday at the launch of Netflix’s first Nigerian Original series, Blood Sisters.

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 ...

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has reflected on the struggles of early Nigerian filmmakers, stating that the industry was built through the ‘tears, sweat, and blood’ of its pioneers. In an ...

Some of these movies include Dark October and Dry. Dry is a film about the Vesicovaginal fistula condition [Amazon.com] Not all Nollywood movies are works of fiction. Here are some you probably don't ...

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 ...

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.

Editi Effiong's revenge thriller 'The Black Book,' made for just $1 million, hit No. 3 on Netflix's global charts in 2023, with more than 20 million views worldwide. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau ...

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Nollywood which is Nigeria’s film industry known for its powerful story, drama, and passionate and remarkable romance, is capable of attracting potential viewers globally. From the increased variety ...