Film & Television

Agbara Nla: The Return Takes Over ₦71 Million in Preview Screenings, Distributor Says

Nigerian faith-based film Agbara Nla: The Return earned more than ₦71 million from preview screenings attended by over 12,100 people, according to its distributor, Nile Entertainment. The distributor described the result as the highest gross from single-day film previews in West Africa. That record claim comes from Nile Entertainment; the available reports do not provide

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Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha Mourns Father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka

Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has announced the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka, in apersonal Instagram tribute⁠ shared on Friday. She said she had kept the news close while trying to process her grief. Her announcement did not give the date of his death, his age or the cause. Remembering her father Chukwuka-Akpotha said

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BBNaija Season 11: Barry’s Veto Sends All 10 Remaining Housemates Into Finale

All 10 remaining contestants in Big Brother Naija Season 11 have secured places in the finale after Barry used his Ultimate Veto Power to grant immunity to the entire house. The decision came on Monday evening after Keivo won the Week Nine Head of House challenge. Shortly afterwards, Big Brother gathered the contestants in the

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death in a family statement released on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The family described him as the “Lion of Lufodo” and

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Mo Abudu Reflects on Producing Her First Film at 50 as She Turns 62

Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has reflected on producing her first feature film at the age of 50, as she encouraged people not to abandon their ambitions because they believe they are too old to begin. The founder of EbonyLife Media shared the message while celebrating her 62nd birthday on 11 September 2026. In a

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Lamiley Wins Third GMB@20 Star Performer Award After Powerful Cultural Tribute

Lamiley, the Greater Accra Region representative in Ghana’s Most Beautiful 2026, has secured her third Star Performer award of the season following her portrayal of Naa Dode Akaabi. She received the latest weekly honour after the competition’s Week Eight programme, broadcast on Sunday, 13 September 2026. The contestants performed under the theme, “Heroes and Heroines

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Nigerian team presents Yoruba AI feature film as world first

A Nigerian production team has completed a Yoruba-language feature film created largely with artificial intelligence, marking another step in the growing use of emerging technology within Nollywood. The film, titled Asiri Ilu Awon Osu, translated as Mystery of Osu Land, combines AI-generated visuals with live-action performances, human voices, writing and direction. Its producers describe the

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Irene Opare Turns 60 After 45 Years in Ghanaian Film

Veteran Ghanaian actress and producer Irene Opare has celebrated her 60th birthday, marking a major personal milestone after approximately 45 years in the country’s entertainment industry. Tributes were shared for the actress on Thursday, 10 September, as colleagues, broadcasters and admirers recognised her long career in Ghanaian film and theatre. Opare recently reflected on her

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