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Nollywood actors Deyemi Okanlawon and Kehinde Bankole are leading a new stage production titled Crown of Blood, a Yoruba-language adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Toyin Abraham just did what no debut director has done before. Oversabi Aunty has crossed ₦1 billion, officially rewriting Nollywood’s box office history.

Kunle Afolayan returns to the Aníkúlápó universe with The Ghoul Awakens. Set to premiere on Netflix on January 30, the new season expands the story beyond Oyo, introducing new characters, deeper conflicts, and the heavy price of awakened power.

EbonyLife Films is adapting Lola Shoneyin’s celebrated novel The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives into a feature film, marking the studio’s return to cinemas after five years and setting the stage for a major December 2026 release.

Femi Adebayo’s Agesinkole 2: King of Thieves has grossed ₦417 million in 12 days, marking a major milestone for Nollywood’s evolving cinema business.

Award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele has broken 2025 box office records with Behind The Scenes, raking in ₦512 million and becoming the year’s top Nollywood hit.

Remember Onome Aganga? This 2011 Nollywood drama gave us grit, rivalry, and survival—based on true events. Here’s why we still talk about it.

Nollywood’s future is in fierce, visionary hands. From Funke Akindele’s billion-naira blockbusters to Kemi Adetiba’s fearless thrillers, meet the women transforming Nigeria’s film industry—one bold story at a time.

The story of Nigerian cinema begins during the colonial era, when films like “Palaver” (1926) and “Sanders of the River” (1935) first graced the screens, featuring Nigerian actors. Back then, movies were not just entertainment but also tools for spreading messages, especially by missionaries who used them for religious propaganda.

The Best Supporting Actor category celebrates exceptional performances by actors who breathe life into characters and bring depth to narratives, even without being the central focus. These contributions often enhance the main characters’ experiences and elevate the production’s overall quality.