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Nollywood actress Funke Akindele is rallying support for 32 children with special needs who lost their therapy home after a court-ordered eviction in Lagos. Neighbors and concerned citizens are already stepping up to help.
Grace Akanni-Lawrence, known as Lady Motara, earned standing ovations for her theatrical debut in London's "No Wahala Therapy," sharing the stage with Nollywood legends. The content creator turned actress left audiences calling her "fearless" and "magnetic" across two sold-out nights.
The British Council is launching Film Lab Africa's second round in Nigeria, bringing TV writing workshops and production grants to emerging storytellers nationwide. After 600 applications for the first cohort, the program now includes a dedicated writers' lab and episodic storytelling focus.
Nigerian filmmakers are using artificial intelligence to save disappearing oral traditions and reimagine African storytelling. The Naija AI Film Festival is leading a creative revolution that honors the past while building the future.
Nigerian actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife Adebimpe just tripled their family in the most beautiful way. The couple announced the birth of their three babies, calling them their greatest blessing.
A team of Nigerian graduates under 25 is making African films accessible across language barriers with affordable AI dubbing. Their startup Reedapt is already serving over 200 users and has signed enterprise contracts with Nollywood producers.
Nigerian actress Bimbo Ademoye confronted extortionists on her film set, refusing to cave to aggressive demands. Her brave stand is sparking hope for safer outdoor filming across Lagos.
Ekiti State is transforming a movie set into Nigeria's newest film village while offering creative loans at just 7% interest. The moves signal a bold bet on creative industries as economic engines.
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.
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