By Oluwapelumi OlusanjoNollywood, Africa’s largest film industry by volume, is undergoing a powerful transformation in 2026 as women increasingly take charge behind the camera, redefining storytelling ...

This story is featured in the March/April 2025 issue of ESSENCE. In 2017, sisters Tochi and Ebele ­Anueyiagu shared a single image on their new Instagram account: a still of Nigerian film and beauty ...

Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience, or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea ...

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has continued to attract global attention, ranking as the second-largest in the world. Known for its rapid, independent, and often budget-friendly production ...

Who is Kemi Adetiba? Discover more about the Nollywood's v‍isionary and direc‌tor and storyteller be​hind hit⁠s like King of ...

Koleoso, a movie by Nollywood actor Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele, has surpassed 100 million total views on ...

Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke criticises Nigerian music stars for failing to support and promote local films and the wider ...

Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham has notched a box office milestone with her directorial debut “Oversabi Aunty,” becoming the ...

Get the complete story of Yul Edochie. Nollywood actor, filmmaker, and politician. Includes early life, education, movies, ...

Kunle Afolayan stands as one of the most influential trailblazers in the Nigerian film industry and a defining voice in ...

A video of Nollywood actress Bukola Adeeyo manning an Amala spot has gone viral on social media, eliciting widespread ...