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Nigerian actress Shirley Igwe is transforming her industry challenges into action, launching advocacy for better safety standards and working conditions across Nollywood productions. Her mission includes mentoring young actors and building stronger collaboration between cast and crew.
A Nigerian actor is turning perfume into theater as an acclaimed international perfumer brings her artisan fragrances to three Nigerian cities. The collaboration marks a creative milestone for Nigeria's growing luxury fragrance market.
Filmmaker John Ekanem releases "Brothers in Arms," a faith-based story about three partners whose successful business tests their loyalty and friendship. The film streams now on John Ekanem TV just in time for Easter viewing.
A Nigerian filmmaker who started as an AI developer just brought her feature film about a girl using technology to fight poverty to Harvard. The movie is showing African voices can lead the conversation about AI's future.
Nigerian actress Tonto Dikeh publicly thanked her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill for making her a mother, signaling a peaceful new chapter after their difficult 2017 split. Her Mother's Day message shows how former couples can find gratitude and healthy co-parenting despite rocky pasts.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde just made African cinema history by pledging all theatrical earnings from her directorial debut to educate children in underserved communities. It's the first African film ever to commit 100% of proceeds to charity.
From theatre pioneers to Netflix directors, women have shaped Nigeria's film industry into the world's second-largest by volume. Premium Times celebrates the actresses, producers, and visionaries who built Nollywood from the ground up.
Nigerian actor Daniel Etim Effiong was wrongly accused of being in a cult and expelled from engineering school. That devastating moment launched his career as one of Nollywood's leading stars.
Nollywood producers are losing thousands to YouTube copyright scams, but one filmmaker has a simple fix. His three-step protection plan helps creators keep earnings from their viral hits.
After receiving death threats during Nigeria's 2020 #EndSARS protests, acclaimed actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde transformed her approach to creating change. Her journey shows how activists can adapt their methods while staying committed to justice.
Nigerian cinema is heading to Los Angeles with three powerful films exploring love, dance, and healing across cultures. The two-day showcase connects African filmmakers with Hollywood audiences and industry leaders.
A Yoruba fantasy-thriller just became the first African movie to reach 100 million views on YouTube as a single title. Ibrahim Yekini's 10-part series about family, magic, and tradition is rewriting the rules for African cinema.
Beloved 72-year-old Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko has been declared the next Oloja of Lagos by the King Kosoko Royal Family. The actor, who started performing at age 10, now awaits official installation in a ceremony that bridges his six-decade entertainment career with royal heritage.
Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele's movie "Behind The Scenes" just became the first Nollywood film to gross over 2.4 billion naira (about $1.5 million USD), shattering industry records. The achievement proves local African stories can compete on the global stage.
Funke Akindele locked herself away for three years to build her Jenifa brand, filming in the streets with no parties, new clothes, or vacations. Her dedication just paid off with the first Nollywood film to cross $4.8 million at the box office.
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has reconciled with her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill after nearly a decade of public conflict and legal battles. The reunion centers on forgiveness, faith, and their shared commitment to their son.
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and her ex-husband Olakunle Churchill have ended a decade-long public conflict, crediting faith and forgiveness for healing their broken relationship. Their reunion centers on creating peace for their young son, King Andre.
The former manager of beloved Nigerian comic actor Mr Ibu is asking Enugu State to provide educational scholarships for the late entertainer's children. The appeal honors the legacy of a man who made millions across Africa laugh for decades.
A new Nollywood film called 'SuperNowa' is breaking cultural silence around childhood anxiety and mental health in Africa. The movie follows a child prodigy whose brilliance hides a battle with panic attacks that no one notices until it's almost too late. #
Nollywood star Mercy Johnson released TikToker Eedie Bliss from detention after dropping defamation charges, responding to widespread social media criticism. The case sparked important conversations about free speech and the power of public advocacy in Nigeria.
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