7 Nollywood Films With LGBTQ+ Characters

Nollywood’s infusion of queer characters into Nigerian films has gradually grown over the years, from supporting or antagonist roles to main roles. The stories have slowly become more nuanced, with realistic portrayals of queer roles. In this article, we list 7 Nollywood films with LGBTQ+ characters. A couple going through marital troubles rife with domestic... Read More

The Film Blog

film, nollywood, pride month

June 9, 2026

Blood Sisters 2: Is Nigeria Ready to Accept Sex Scenes in Nollywood, or Are They Only Acceptable in Hollywood?

Beloved Netflix miniseries “Blood Sisters” released season 2 of the series on the 5th of June. Since its release, there have been conversations on controversial and exciting scenes in the series, but the one that has piqued the most interest has been the conversation on the sex scenes in the series, and the reactions have... Read More

The Film Blog

Blood Sisters, blood sisters sex scene, film, nollywood, season 2, series, sex scenes, trending, TV series

June 8, 2026

Who Are The OG’s Of YouTube Nollywood?

Nollywood YouTube has started gaining prominence now and has become one of the most popular streaming platforms in the country, but before its prominence, there were YouTube filmmakers who set the pace. Names like Uche Mbubano and Ruth Kadiri, among others, set the stage for how YouTube is seen today. In this article, we list... Read More

The Film Blog

entertainment, film, nollywood, OG youtube nollywood, youtube

June 4, 2026

Here Is How These 5 Nigerian Content Creators Crossed Into Film, Music or Fashion Without Losing Their Audience

The content creation industry has slowly become a pipeline for creatives to enter the industries of their choice, be it fashion, music, or film. These creators start out their careers as social media influencers, which helps them build an audience and eventually catapults them into a bigger scene. However, while it is incredible that they... Read More

The Media Blog

content creation, entertainment, fashion, film, nollywood

June 4, 2026

Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This June 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this June to keep viewers glued to their TV screens. Exploring all genres from comedy to action to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this June. The award-winning film is making its way... Read More

The Film Blog

entertainment, film, film industry, films in june, Nigerian films, nollywood

June 3, 2026

Here’s Why Your Favorite Nollywood Movies Don’t Spend Long in Cinemas

Nigerian filmmakers have been complaining about cinemas sabotaging them by giving them terrible screen times or simply refusing to acknowledge their movies. People like Toyin Abraham and, most recently, Faithia Williams have complained about cinemas’ screentime affecting their viewership and making it difficult for their audiences, and it has us wondering, what exactly is the... Read More

The Film Blog

cinemas, filmmakers, films, Nigerian films, nollywood

June 2, 2026

The World Is Talking About This Nollywood Film, Nigerians Are Not

After the success of “My Father’s Shadow” at the 2026 AMVCA, a conversation began on Nigerian films that do not get attention from the Nigerian audience. While these films are often very well done, due to the fact that the producers and sometimes the cast are not well-known by the Nigerian film audience, they do... Read More

The Film Blog

AMVCA, Clarissa, My father’s shadow, Nigerian films, nollywood

June 1, 2026

10 Nollywood Films of 2026 You Should Have Watched By Now

Nollywood has had an interesting run in 2026; from romantic films to comedies and even thrillers, there has been something for everyone. If you haven’t seen at least two of these films, have you really been keeping up with Nollywood? Which of these 10 Nollywood films released in 2026 have you watched, and which are... Read More

The Film Blog

Cinema, entertainment, films, movies, netflix, nollywood, Prime Video, theatre

May 31, 2026

7 Christian Films To Binge Watch This Sunday

As a Christian, it is important to watch films that align with your faith, and to help with that, we have compiled a list of 7 Christian films you can binge-watch on YouTube this Sunday. These films span diverse genres to suit whatever you enjoy watching, from romance and comedy to slice of life and... Read More

The Film Blog

christian films, Christianity, gospel, nollywood, Religion, Zion

May 26, 2026

Should More Music Video Directors Venture Into Filmmaking?

There has been a noticeable shift towards filmmaking among video directors in Nigeria, most recently Dammy Twitch. His journey into the film-making industry began with “Call of My Life,” a film that, after only 10 days, has surpassed ₦200 million at the box office, giving it both commercial and social media success. However, Dammy Twitch... Read More

The Film Blog

Call of my life, directors, filmmaking, music video directors, nollywood

May 25, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

This weekend in the international and Nigerian media was filled with news from the political sector, football news, financial tensions and a return back to the cinemas for the most awarded AMVCA film in 2026. Tinubu Awarded APC 2027 Presidential Ticket Ahead of the 2027 Presidential Elections, Nigeria’s sitting president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged... Read More

The Media Blog

Bukky Wright, My father’s shadow, nigeria, nollywood, Tinubu

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | “Call of My Life” Nears ₦500m, Becoming Nollywood’s Biggest Film of 2026

May 23, 2026

What Do The Streets Think About “Call Of My Life”?

Over a week ago, a Nollywood rom-com directed by Dammy Twitch was released in cinemas, and the reactions to it have been both exciting and shocking to witness. Although the reactions have been largely positive, a few questions have been raised by people who watched the film. The largest commentary, however, has been, “Nollywood needs... Read More

The Film Blog

Call of my life, Dammy Twitch, entertainment, film, nollywood

May 19, 2026

7 Nollywood Directors Whose Next Film You Should Already Be Anticipating

The Nollywood industry has several big names who, year in and year out, put out films that keep us entertained and glued to our screens. From romance to thrillers, epic films, and even comedy, these Nollywood directors have made some of the biggest films out of Nigeria, and you should be anticipating their next films.... Read More

The Film Blog

directors, film, fimmakers, nollywood, Nollywood directors, nollywood industry

May 18, 2026

5 Nigerian Short Films That Are Better Than Most Full-Length Features

Nigerian films have hidden gems in every corner, from YouTube films to cinema films that do not gain enough traction; the most underrated gems are the short films. Some of these short films are often uploaded to YouTube and don’t get the love they deserve, even though some have better scripts than many full-length films.... Read More

The Film Blog

films, nollywood, Short films, youtube

May 12, 2026

Best 5 Nollywood Films To Watch That Promote Mental Health

May is Mental Awareness Month, and it reminds us of the importance of knowing about mental health and mental disorders that people struggle with. In this article, we list 5 Nigerian films that do a great job of discussing mental health, raising awareness, and pointing out ways to better navigate it as a Nigerian with... Read More

The Film Blog

films, mental health, mental health awareness, nollywood, nollywood films

May 12, 2026

Is Nollywood’s Global Rise Sustainable?

The 13th edition of the NollywoodWeek Film Festival opened at the Cinéma l’Arlequin in Paris on May 6. The venue is currently screening titles like East West Love and Mothers of Chibok to international audiences. The daily dispatches from France frame the event as a massive victory lap. The optics suggest a conquering industry planting... Read More

Deep Dive, The Film Blog

movies, nollywood, Red Carpet

May 11, 2026

10 Hidden Gem YouTube Films That You Should Watch Before The End Of May

The Nigerian YouTube film space offers a wide range of films you can watch. In this article, we list our 10 hidden-gem YouTube films that you have to watch before the end of May. These films will captivate you and have you wanting more. This film follows the life of a young woman whose life... Read More

The Film Blog

entertainment, Hidden Gem YouTube Films, Media, movies, nollywood, unpopular YouTube films, YouTube films

AMVCA Fashion: Are the Outfits Only Presentable in Photoshoots, Not on the Red Carpet?

May 11, 2026

YNaija’s Best Dressed Celebrities At The 2026 AMVCA

The 2026 AMVCA happened over the weekend, and we saw several looks that had us at the edge of our seats for more. From big-name designers to designers who have only started coming up in recent years, there was an abundance of artistic expression on the red carpet. In this article, we list our top... Read More

Fashion

AMVCA, AMVCA fashion, events, fashion, film, nollywood

May 8, 2026

AMVCA 2026: Who Will Go Home With the Best Movie Award?

The 2026 AMVCA is two days away, and with heavy hitters nominated in each category, we are excited to find out who will take home the win for the “Best Movie Award.” The nominees list for the Best Movie Award for this year’s AMVCA is filled with some of our favorite films in recent years,... Read More

The Film Blog

2026 AMVCA, AMVCA, Best Movie, Cinema, discussion, film, movie, nollywood

May 3, 2026

10 Nollywood Films From The 1990s That We Can’t Stop Thinking About

Nollywood has seen significant growth over the last two decades, but before that, the industry churned out some of the greatest Nigerian films in the 1990s. Some of these films we have not been able to stop thinking about. Which of these films have you seen? Which would you add to your list? ‘Living In... Read More

The Film Blog

entertainment, film, nollywood, Nollywood films from the 1990s

May 1, 2026

Foreign Private Equity is Quietly Buying Nollywood’s Distribution Pipelines While We Celebrate Netflix Deals

X timelines routinely erupt in celebration when a local movie secures a global streaming deal on Netflix or Prime Video. These acquisition announcements generate massive engagement and validate the commercial appeal of African stories. Meanwhile, foreign venture capital firms are quietly executing a different strategy behind the scenes by acquiring the actual domestic distribution networks.... Read More

Deep Dive

informative, Netflix deals, nollywood, private equity

April 30, 2026

Mildred Okwo and Canal+ Just Showed Us Who Really Decides Nollywood’s Biggest Night

Filmmaker Mildred Okwo wrote on X on Monday that she expects this year’s AMVCA to be the last one. In a follow-up post, she said owners chasing quick returns wouldn’t keep bankrolling expensive shows that took years to pay back. The new owners are Canal+, the French conglomerate that took control of MultiChoice in September... Read More

Deep Dive

Canal+, film, Mildred Okwo, nollywood, Showmax

April 30, 2026

Africa’s Biggest Film Awards Are Now Owned by a French Company. Has Anyone Thought About What That Means?

The Eko Hotel ballroom will fill up on May 9 with the continent’s most powerful cultural architects. Bovi and Nomzamo Mbatha will take the stage to host the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Joke Silva will preside as head judge over the 32 award categories. The champagne will flow courtesy of luxury spirits... Read More

Deep Dive

Africa Magic Viewer's Choice, AMVCA, canal, french company, Multichoice, nollywood

April 23, 2026

Nigerian Films Win International Festivals, so Why Don’t We Take Them Seriously at Home?

In May 2025, My Father’s Shadow made history. Directed by Akinola Davies Jr., it became the first Nigerian film ever selected for the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection. It screened in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section and won a Special Mention for the Caméra d’Or. Variety called it miraculous, and Rotten Tomatoes gave it... Read More

10 Latest YouTube Films to Watch Before The End Of April

YouTube movies are now the rage in the Nollywood industry, and in this article, we compile 10 latest YouTube films to watch before the end of April. These films explore diverse genres, emotions, and experiences. Have you watched any of them? What did you think? A secretive pharmacist with a deeply personal medical condition finds... Read More

The Film Blog

latest youtube films, nollywood, YouTube films

April 21, 2026

Nollywood Just Found a Third Way to Fund a Film

Nigerian cinemas opened Friday to The Other Side of the Bridge, a boxing drama directed by Fiyin Gambo and produced by Demi Banwo and Tolu “Lord Tanner” Awobiyi. Four years in development, with Banwo and Tobi Bakre as fighters from opposite sides of Lagos, it lands in a loaded April slate as the first major Nollywood sports... Read More

The Film Blog

entertainment, film, funding films, nollywood

April 20, 2026

Is Big Brother Naija the Pipeline Into the Nollywood Industry for Reality Stars?

Big Brother Naija has helped produce several names in the Nollywood industry. While a few contestants of the reality show were in the industry before their association with it, for many, BBN served as a platform in the industry. Ex-Big Brother Naija stars like Bisola Aiyeola and Venita Akpofure are examples of contestants who had... Read More

The Film Blog

Big Brother Naija, entertainment, film, nollywood, reality stars

April 20, 2026

Rwanda Hijacked the Champions League. Why Can’t Nigeria Sell Itself?

On May 30, the UEFA Champions League final takes place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Whoever lifts the trophy, one logo is already guaranteed to be on the winning kit. It won’t be Nigerian. Three of the four UCL semifinalists (Arsenal, PSG, and Atlético Madrid) carry Visit Rwanda branding on their shirts. Bayern Munich... Read More

Deep Dive

champions league, nigeria, nollywood, Rwanda, sports, ucl, uefa

April 16, 2026

Ranked! Our Top 10 Nollywood Films To Watch On Prime Video

There are a lot of great Nollywood films on Prime Video, from romantic comedies to thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat, to heartfelt dramas. There’s something for every mood. We count down our top 10 Nollywood films on Prime Video in this article, in the order that we liked them... Read More

The Film Blog

entertainment, film, nollywood, nollywood films, Prime Video

April 16, 2026

The World Is Going Back to the Cinema. Africa Is Just Getting Started.

Globally, cinema is recovering. The 2025 worldwide box office closed at $33.55 billion, and analysts at Gower Street are forecasting $35 billion for 2026, the strongest year since before the pandemic. Audiences are returning to screens in the US, Europe, and parts of Asia. Studios are extending theatrical windows again. The question has moved from whether cinema can survive to... Read More

Deep Dive

african cinema, box office, Cinema, nigeria, nollywood

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Here Is How These 5 Nigerian Content Creators Crossed Into Film, Music or Fashion Without Losing Their Audience

Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This June 2026

Here’s Why Your Favorite Nollywood Movies Don’t Spend Long in Cinemas

The World Is Talking About This Nollywood Film, Nigerians Are Not

10 Nollywood Films of 2026 You Should Have Watched By Now

7 Christian Films To Binge Watch This Sunday

Should More Music Video Directors Venture Into Filmmaking?

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

What Do The Streets Think About “Call Of My Life”?

7 Nollywood Directors Whose Next Film You Should Already Be Anticipating

5 Nigerian Short Films That Are Better Than Most Full-Length Features

Best 5 Nollywood Films To Watch That Promote Mental Health

Is Nollywood’s Global Rise Sustainable?

10 Hidden Gem YouTube Films That You Should Watch Before The End Of May

YNaija’s Best Dressed Celebrities At The 2026 AMVCA

AMVCA 2026: Who Will Go Home With the Best Movie Award?

10 Nollywood Films From The 1990s That We Can’t Stop Thinking About

Foreign Private Equity is Quietly Buying Nollywood’s Distribution Pipelines While We Celebrate Netflix Deals

Mildred Okwo and Canal+ Just Showed Us Who Really Decides Nollywood’s Biggest Night

Africa’s Biggest Film Awards Are Now Owned by a French Company. Has Anyone Thought About What That Means?

Nigerian Films Win International Festivals, so Why Don’t We Take Them Seriously at Home?

10 Latest YouTube Films to Watch Before The End Of April

Nollywood Just Found a Third Way to Fund a Film

Is Big Brother Naija the Pipeline Into the Nollywood Industry for Reality Stars?

Rwanda Hijacked the Champions League. Why Can’t Nigeria Sell Itself?

Ranked! Our Top 10 Nollywood Films To Watch On Prime Video

The World Is Going Back to the Cinema. Africa Is Just Getting Started.

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