Directed by Cheta Chukwu, “Strawberry Chinny” follows the story of an irrational heartbroken makeup artist who, after being dumped by her boyfriend, navigates a complicated living arrangement with her best friend. “Strawberry Chinny” has been selected to screen at the 2024 Essence Film Festival, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from July 4th to July 7th. The film, produced by Kele, Ngozi Okafor, and Chimezie Imo, will be showcased in the “Cultural Connections” section of the festival, offering a platform for its debut release and exposure to audiences. The film stars Genoveva Umeh,&n ..read more

The gruesome truth of his impending execution breaks the improbable link that a heartbroken Ph.D. student builds with an apparently cold blooded prisoner for her thesis, compelling her to face both her own issues and the injustice of the legal system. A Tale Of Two First Dates is directed, written and produced by Ayomide Napson. The twenty-six minutes short film is about Isabel, a disturbed Ph.D. student studying psychology, who speaks with James, an apparently tough prisoner, in a bleak prison waiting room. Notwithstanding their radically dissimilar backgrounds, they begin to connect as they ..read more

Aburo tells the story of its titular character, a street smart boy who’s skilled at stealing because of his speed. When he steals from Mide, a failed international athlete, their lives intersect as Mide takes on the role of mentor, guiding the young boy towards a new path in athletics. Aburo attempts to incorporate multiple storylines and fails to excel at any. Beginning with a streetwise thief, it introduces a former athlete seeking redemption, intertwining a love story, familial conflicts, sports rivalries, and even a subplot involving a mob boss. With all of these, it’s evident that Aburo ..read more

Strained explores the delicate relationship between a mother and daughter, tracing their path toward reconciliation. The story follows Ebere (portrayed by Tracy George) a new mother, and her estranged mother, Abigail (portrayed by Queen Nwokoye). When Ebere’s husband, Ozo (portrayed by Samuel Nnabuike) leaves for a work trip, she reluctantly turns to her mother for help, sparking a reunion fraught with emotion. However, Ebere’s heart is heavy with resentment, seeing her mother as an obstacle rather than a pillar of support, rooted in past trauma. One of the merits of the film, is how it weave ..read more

The Specialists is a gripping Nigerian feature film that delves into the dark world of political manipulation, deceit, and high-stakes power struggles. The film follows the intricate and treacherous journey of Diana Lucas, a brilliant and enigmatic political fixer, and her team of specialists as they navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse in the pursuit of their objectives. Produced & Directed by Paulgold Olalekan Joseph, The Specialists taps into the nation’s rich history of political dramas while offering a fresh and contemporary perspective. The film’s portrayal of high stakes powe ..read more

African Film Festival (AFF) will celebrate the 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival with an array of Nigerian films and documentaries, among other African titles, set to be screened. The movie, Dynamite, is about Kiki, a bonafide songstress/musician, lost in an unhappy marriage to her controlling manager/husband Mark, finds herself in a whirlwind of a romance when she meets Kofi, a replacement bassist for her band, forcing her to make an impossible decision. The theme of the current edition, Convergence of Time, delves into the historical and contemporary roles of individuals in ..read more

Beyond The Veil follows the lives of five resilient Northern Nigerian women as they navigate the ups and downs of modern life, careers, friendships, romances and the occasional clash of cultures. The series, which debuted a first season in 2023 was created by Nadine Ibrahim and Sifa Asani Gowon. Nadine Ibrahim is also the director. The writers are Sifa Asani Gowon, and Brenda Garuba Ogbuka. Beyond The Veil is executive produced by Ishaya Bako, Bilal Ibrahim, Nabil Zeitoun, and Fareed Zeitoun. The series has been renewed for season two which continues the storylines of the characters, Hanifa ..read more

Coming from Kenya, the new Showmax Original comedy drama series Big Girl Small World is set to premiere on 8 May.  The 13-part series follows Ciku, a plus-size woman who stumbles through a journey of self-discovery after a humiliating scandal. In the process, she finds out what it means to live big in a world determined to shrink her.  The series features an all-female writing team of head writer Angela Ruhinda, Gathoni Kamau, Wanjiru Kairu, Safina Iqbal and Kui Mwai. Big Girl Small World is directed by Nick Mutuma who also serves as series producer alongside Kevin Njue. “Our Keny ..read more

Produced by Guguru Multimedia Studios and written by Ogochukwu Umeadi, Knacks is a dark comedy centered around Maria, a young woman striving to make ends meet through online sales. When faced with financial struggles, Maria turns to rituals for success, leading her down a morally ambiguous path. Through Knacks, we explore themes of resilience and the complex decisions individual make in challenging circumstances. Directed by Twamsan Danaan and featuring talents such as Uche Nwoko and Obi Maduegbuna, the pilot of Knacks is a pivotal dialogue-driven scene, setting the stage for the climax of th ..read more

Nollywood’s Talent Management Agency, Guguru Media and Genti Media is announcing the first of its kind voice acting drama, Murder On Space X, which is scheduled to happen live on X (Twitter) space.  Written by Toye Ogunwole and creatively developed by Mautin Tairu who also serves as a co-writer, Murder on Space X is a compelling and immersive family drama through voice acting. Scripted to happen live on X (Twitter) space, to capture audience attention, this scripted drama will provide Nollywood audiences, casting directors, and producers with real-time voice acting experience. Murder On ..read more