The director Daniel Oriahi is capturing the audience’s attention with his latest film, “The Weekend,” which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival. By Nicolas Rapold The bustling Nigerian film industry ...

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, continued its rise in 2025 with a mix of record-smashing box-office hits, culturally resonant epics, and boundary-pushing cinema that expanded both local and ...

Mention Nollywood in a room full of Nigerians, and you’re guaranteed to spark a heated debate. It’s a phenomenon. Some people will sing its praises, championing how far the industry has come. Others?

Editi Effiong's revenge thriller 'The Black Book,' made for just $1 million, hit No. 3 on Netflix's global charts in 2023, with more than 20 million views worldwide. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau ...

The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, was once seen as a mass producer of poor quality “home videos”. It’s now become known for increasingly slick films that are able to attract ...

Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, has long been celebrated for its drama and comedy. But once upon a time, horror movies were constantly being churned out, and beyond the surface of horrible CGI ...