Nigerian Filmmaker Wins International Award for Challenging Cultural Stereotypes

Akinola Davies Jr. has been invited to join the Academy. What does this mean for Nollywood?

British-Nigerian filmmaker and one of the brains behind the 2026 most awarded AMVCA film “My Father’s Shadow” has been invited to join the Academy, joining a list of talented Nigerian filmmakers and actors on the list. Talented actors Sopé Dìrísù and Akinola Davis Jr. were the only two Nigerians invited to the academy this year,... Read More Read » Akinola Davies Jr. has been invited to join the Academy. What does this mean for Nollywood? on YNaija

Why Northern Nigeria must tell its own stories — Suchet Baba

By Ayo Onikoyi Kaduna-born writer, painter, and cultural entrepreneur Suchet Baba has stressed the importance of Northern Nigeria telling its own stories through art, literature, and creative expression, saying authentic narratives are vital to preserving the region’s cultural identity and challenging long-held stereotypes. Baba, who is the founder and festival director of Arts and Vibes, [] The post Why Northern Nigeria must tell its own stories — Suchet Baba appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pete Edochie, Ruth Kadiri, Peju Ogunmola, Steve Sodiya to receive top honours at 2026 BON Awards

Nollywood legends Pete Edochie, Ruth Kadiri, Peju Ogunmola, and Steve Sodiya win 2026 Special Recognition Awards for their lasting impact on Nigerian cinema

Cannes Raises Questions About African Cinema’s Future

Three African films—“Ben’Imana,” “Congo Boy,” and “Strawberries”—earned spots in Cannes’ prestigious Un Certain Regard category this year, continuing a pattern of recognition for stories centered on trauma, war, and exploitation. While their selection signals growing global visibility for African cinema, the films’ production credits reveal heavy reliance on European financing and companies, raising questions about []

Kes dadah babitkan artis calar imej keseluruhan produksi

PETALING JAYA: Penahanan seorang pelakon wanita drama Gerak Khas 2.0 akibat penyalahgunaan dadah baru-baru ini di­sifatkan mencalarkan imej ke­seluruhan produksi walaupun insiden tersebut hanya melibatkan pelakon kurang popular atau ‘sendu’. Pengarah dan penerbit, Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri, 52, berkata, golongan artis sepatutnya bijak menilai kesan perbuatan mereka memandangkan identiti selebriti yang sering terlibat dengan aktiviti ... Read more The post Kes dadah babitkan artis calar imej keseluruhan produksi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.