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Nollywood Star Shirley Igwe Pushes for Safer Film Sets
Community Heroes•3h ago

Nollywood Star Shirley Igwe Pushes for Safer Film Sets

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.

Vanguard Nigeria•2 min read
Nollywood Star Leads Scent-to-Stage Show in Nigeria
Acts of Kindness•6d ago

Nollywood Star Leads Scent-to-Stage Show in Nigeria

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.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
Nigerian Faith Film Explores Friendship and Ambition
Acts of Kindness•Apr 7

Nigerian Faith Film Explores Friendship and Ambition

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.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
Nigerian AI Film Makemation Screens at Harvard
Innovation•Mar 27

Nigerian AI Film Makemation Screens at Harvard

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.

Google News - Africa Innovation•2 min read
Nollywood Star Thanks Ex-Husband for Gift of Motherhood
Acts of Kindness•Mar 16

Nollywood Star Thanks Ex-Husband for Gift of Motherhood

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.

Vanguard Nigeria•2 min read
Nollywood Star Donates 100% of Film Proceeds to Charity
Videos•Mar 15

Nollywood Star Donates 100% of Film Proceeds to Charity

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.

Google: charity donation•3 min read
20 Women Built Nollywood Into Global Film Powerhouse
Community Heroes•Mar 9

20 Women Built Nollywood Into Global Film Powerhouse

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.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
Expelled Student Becomes Top Nollywood Director
Videos•Feb 27

Expelled Student Becomes Top Nollywood Director

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Nigerian Filmmaker Shows How to Beat YouTube Revenue Theft
Solutions•Feb 19

Nigerian Filmmaker Shows How to Beat YouTube Revenue Theft

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.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
Nollywood Star Shifts to Safer Activism After Threats
Acts of Kindness•Feb 8

Nollywood Star Shifts to Safer Activism After Threats

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.

Vanguard Nigeria•2 min read
Nollywood Brings 3 Films to LA Showcase in March 2026
Innovation•Feb 5

Nollywood Brings 3 Films to LA Showcase in March 2026

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.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
Nigerian Film Koleoso Hits 100M Views on YouTube
Sports•Jan 29

Nigerian Film Koleoso Hits 100M Views on YouTube

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.

Premium Times Nigeria•3 min read
Nigerian Actor Jide Kosoko Named Traditional Chief of Lagos
Acts of Kindness•Jan 28

Nigerian Actor Jide Kosoko Named Traditional Chief of Lagos

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.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
Nollywood Film Breaks $1.5M Record in Nigeria Box Office
Acts of Kindness•Jan 27

Nollywood Film Breaks $1.5M Record in Nigeria Box Office

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.

Premium Times Nigeria•3 min read
Nigerian Filmmaker Hits $4.8M Record After 3 Years of Sacrifice
Community Heroes•Jan 25

Nigerian Filmmaker Hits $4.8M Record After 3 Years of Sacrifice

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.

Premium Times Nigeria•3 min read
Tonto Dikeh Reconciles With Ex After 10-Year Feud
Acts of Kindness•Jan 25

Tonto Dikeh Reconciles With Ex After 10-Year Feud

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.

Google News - Reconciliation•2 min read
Nigerian Actress Reconciles With Ex After 10-Year Feud
Acts of Kindness•Jan 24

Nigerian Actress Reconciles With Ex After 10-Year Feud

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.

Vanguard Nigeria•2 min read
Enugu Urged to Support Mr Ibu's Children with Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Jan 19

Enugu Urged to Support Mr Ibu's Children with Scholarships

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.

Vanguard Nigeria•2 min read
Nigerian Film Tackles Child Anxiety and Wins Hearts
Solutions•Jan 18

Nigerian Film Tackles Child Anxiety and Wins Hearts

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. #

Premium Times Nigeria•3 min read
Nigerian Actress Drops Charges After Public Pressure
Acts of Kindness•Jan 18

Nigerian Actress Drops Charges After Public Pressure

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read

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