Funke Akindele will release her 2020 blockbuster picture, “Omo Ghetto: The Saga”, to YouTube for free streaming on May 10.
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Benin Kingdom Epic “Osamede” To Premiere At Pavillon Afriques During Cannes Festival
Nigerian historical fantasy film “Osamede” by James Omokwe and Lilian Olubi is set to premiere at 2025 Cannes Film Market.
The Nigerian director hosted a private screening of her latest project, When Nigerian Happens, at her Lagos residence.
Wizkid’s documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” is set to premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.
Shaibu Husseini, head of the NFVCB, says the American streaming giant has only scaled down its operations in the West African country.
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Exclusive: History-Making Cannes Selection, “My Father’s Shadow”, Had 90 Percent African Crew
The filmmakers behind Nigeria’s Cannes-selected film, My Father’s Shadow, also spoke about challenges during production.
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Taiwo Egunjobi’s “The Fire And The Moth” Will Premiere At Nollywood Week Film Festival In Paris
The Nigerian director is appearing at the French showcase for the second time.
African Stories Untold, founded by Lani Aisida, presents three short films in collaboration with Canvas, a contemporary space in Lagos.