By Oluwapelumi OlusanjoNollywood, Africa’s largest film industry by volume, is undergoing a powerful transformation in 2026 as women increasingly take charge behind the camera, redefining storytelling ...

This story is featured in the March/April 2025 issue of ESSENCE. In 2017, sisters Tochi and Ebele ­Anueyiagu shared a single image on their new Instagram account: a still of Nigerian film and beauty ...

Nollywood filmmaker and actor Funke Akindele has responded to colleague Kunle Afolayan over the heavy use of promotional ...

From movie stars serving fashion excellence to musicians stirring conversations online, these Nigerian celebrities have kept fans entertained all month long.

This week has been an exciting week in the entertainment industry in Nigeria, from record breaking moments to music festival ...

Discover how Nollywood stars like Regina Askia, Pat Attah, and Eucharia Anunobi transitioned from fame to impactful careers in healthcare and ministry.

Mercy Aigbe's recent movie premiere drew attention after a viral video captured her unexpected kiss with co-actor Vine Olugu, ...

Bimbo Ademoye confirms monetization has been restored on her movie Where Love Lives after a false copyright claim sparked ...

I followed my aunt to welcome her daughter, who had just arrived in Nigeria from South Africa, where she was born. After exchanging pleas ...

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has unveiled Junior Pope Nollywood City in Enugu State, comprising 150 plots of land aimed at immortalising the late Nollywood actor, JohnPaul Odonwodo, popularly ...

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria’s creative industry, describing the sector as a powerful ...