This was the year Nollywood made Netflix history. The film stars Nigerian film legend Richard Mofe-Damijo as Paul Edima, a deacon whose dark past returns after his son (Olumide Oworu) is framed ...

A new initiative unveiled by the Nigerian government in Cannes looks to grow the West African industry and forge ties with international partners.

And in that line, perhaps, is the heart of a standout film. Dreams and ghosts figure heavily into the film, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the festival on Sunday. While on the ...

Sopé Dirisu ('Slow Horses') leads Akinola Davies Jr.'s debut feature, which follows a father trying to connect with his sons ...

I was watching Nollywood movies — or, rather, I was watching my mother watch them. Nollywood is Nigeria’s version of Hollywood, kind of like India’s Bollywood. It’s one of the largest film ...

Controversial Nigerian activist, Verydarkman, has voiced his dissatisfaction with a newly released Nollywood movie inspired by his life, criticizing the filmmakers for not seeking his consent or input ...

Nigeria is going to Cannes. In what is understood to be a first in the film festival’s near-80 year history, a movie from Africa’s most populous nation has been chosen as part of the Cannes ...

Nigeria's version of the legendary American home of cinema, Hollywood. But with money to be made - over $200m in the last decade - critics say quality has been overlooked. The movies are popular and ...

Nigerian singer, Kcee has called for stronger support from his colleagues for the Nollywood film industry. He also urged his ...

The film, made for “just” $1 million (actually a huge sum for a Nigerian movie), garnered 5.6 million views just 48 hours after its Sept. 22 bow on the platform and was watched by more than 20 ...