Filmmakers in the north of Nigeria are pushing the boundaries of censorship in search of international recognition.

Nigerian films dominated the cinemas in 2025, accounting for 53% of all tickets sold nationwide, according to Nigerian box ...

According to the doodle film executive, this is one of the problems we set out to solve with our business idea apart from youths’ unemployment.” Ade-Aluko, who is also a creative and film entrepreneur ...

Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever ...

Long overshadowed by south Nigeria's Nollywood, filmmakers in the north of Africa's cinema powerhouse are pushing boundaries in search of international eyeballs -- all while navigating the ...

Left-right: Actor Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù stars in "My Father's Shadow," directed by Akinola Davies Jr. and co-produced by Fatherland Productions CEO Funmbi Ogunbanwo. - Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty ...

Nigeria is known for its diverse culture and geopolitical relevance in the larger African region. Its significant population has made it an important destination for the production, distribution, and ...

Decades ago, the idea of a one-minute Instagram comedian leading a ₦200 million film probably never crossed anyone’s mind. Fast forward to 2025, and the skit-maker pipeline to Nollywood is not just ...

Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has achieved a milestone in Nollywood by grossing N417 million in 12 days with "Agesinkole ...

In 2025, Nigeria’s entertainment industry recorded strong growth, driven largely by Nollywood’s box office expansion and ...

Nigerian cinemas rely on three primary revenue streams: 1. Box Office (Ticket Sales): The primary revenue driver, especially for hit films, ticket sales account for the largest share of cinema revenue ...

Actor IK Ogbonna has spoken out against alleged unfair practices in Nigeria’s cinema industry, claiming that Ini Edo’s film, “A Very Dirty Christmas”, which he starred in, has been subjected to ...