Credit: Tolu Ajayi/Instagram The 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), hosted by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, opens today with the North American premiere of Tolu Ajayi’s feature film “Over The Bridge.” The film tells the story of Folarin Marinho (Ozzy Agu), an investment banker with secrets whose life is turned upside down when his ethics are compromised over a controversial rail construction project. Since its inception in 1993, the festival has been at the “forefront of showcasing African and diaspora filmmakers’ unique storytelling through the moving image ..read more

Credit: Enioluwa/Instagram The high-school series “All Of Us,” produced by Enioluwa Adeoluwa, is almost ready to hit our screens. Enioluwa shared a teaser of the series showcasing the cast, which includes members of the Gen Z group, “The Geng,” Jemima Osunde, Tomi Ojo, Lilian Esoro, Chioma Akpotha, Yemi Alade, Adunni Ade, Uzee Usman, Divine-Angel Onyinyechi and Eronini Osinachim. “All Of Us” explores themes of friendship, sexual assault, and the highs and lows of secondary school life. Written by Emmanuel ‘Mannie’ Oiseomaye and directed by Orire Nwani ..read more

Credit: Cheta Chukwu/Instagram Actor and film producer Chimezie Imo is gearing up for a major moment. His debut production, “Strawberry Chinny,” is primed for its world premiere at the prestigious Essence Film Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. It will be showcased in the “Cultural Connections” section of the festival from July 4th to July 7th. For Chimezie, this selection marks a monumental moment. “To have our debut film selected at the Essence Film Festival feels like a step in the right direction for my company, Vox Cinematic Films,” he tells ShockNG. Directed by Cheta Chukwu and co-pr ..read more

Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson are no stranger to acting together as a couple. The duo who captivated audiences as a couple in last year’s, “Big Love,” are back together in a new movie – “Unexpected Love.” This time sparks fly between Timini’s character, Chris, a playboy, and Prosper, the housekeeper’s daughter, who steps in to manage the household while her mother undergoes surgery. Can an irresponsible playboy like Chris find true love with the unexpected arrival of Prosper? Watch below:   The post Watch Bimbo Ademoye & Timini Egbuson Find Love in the Movie “Unexpected Places” a ..read more

“Know me when I’m poor not when I’m rich them you come to claim relationship” If you know the song, you’re right on time to open the door to a time capsule of Nollywood music. In the early 2000s, Nollywood stars Nkem Owoh and Patience Ozokwo (Mama G) surprised fans with their musical talents.  While known for their iconic acting careers, they also delivered chart-topping hits. Nkem Owoh blessed the music industry with albums like, “Osuofia in London” (2003) and “The Master” (2005), and was recently featured in the soundtrack for the movie “Obara’m.” Nkem Owoh wasn’t the only one back the ..read more

December in the cinemas is surely going to be fun-filled as film producer and actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi announces the return of the comedy series “Alakada” with a sequel titled “Alakada! Bad and Boujee” set for a December premiere. “Alakada! Bad and Boujee” will be the fifth film in the popular “Alakada” film series, after the first “Alakada” in 2009, the second “Alakada 2” in 2013, the third, “Alakada Reloaded” in 2017, and “Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner” in 2020. The series portrays a young girl, Yetunde (Toyin Abraham) from a poor family background with an inferiority complex who ..read more

Credit: Basketmouth/Instagram Comedian Basketmouth, known by his stage name Bright Okpocha, is stepping behind the camera for his first feature film, “A Ghetto Love Story,” scheduled for release later this year. Co-written by Basketmouth and Victoria Eze, the film avoids tired tropes associated with poverty and struggle. Instead, it celebrates the resilience and resourcefulness of communities often pushed to the side. Through a blossoming romance, “A Ghetto Love Story” delves into the complexities of human connection, exploring themes of societal bias and socioeconomic divides. Also directed ..read more

In this edition of “Meet the Star,” a segment dedicated to spotlighting emerging talents in Nollywood, Anee Icha talks about her role in the recent movie “Casa De Novia,”  her advocacy for mental health, and her dream directors and actors she’ll love to work with.  In our previous feature, we caught up with Paul Nnadiekwe, who talked to us about his career in the film industry, from his roles in the AMVCA-nominated movie “Afamefuna,” and the upcoming “I Do Not Come To You By Chance,” and the unique experience of being born on a leap day. If you missed it, you can read it h ..read more

  Credit: Editi Effiong, Aham Ibeleme/Instagram Editi Effiong, the filmmaker behind “The Black Book,” has joined the US-based film and television production company, Zero Gravity Management. Known for producing popular films like “Up North” and “Fishbone,” Editi’s most recent work, “The Black Book,” debuted on Netflix, reaching the top 10 in over sixty countries and becoming the most-viewed English-language African film. “The Black Book” is also one of the most nominated films in this year’s AMVCAs. Sharing his excitement about the representation by Zero Gravity Management, Editi e ..read more

Tiwa Savage’s debut film, “Water & Garri,” is set to arrive on Prime Video on May 10th. The film tells the story of Aisha (Savage), an ambitious fashion designer, as she returns to her native home after 10 years away in the U.S., following a family bereavement. At home, things have changed—violence has escalated and tensions have been high. Directed by Meji Alabi, “Water and Garri” is a joint production between Unbound Studios and JM Films, with Comfort Emmanuel as the writer. The film also stars Mike Afolarin, Andrew Bunting, and Jemima Osunde. Tiwa Savage takes on a multifaceted role, n ..read more