Nollywood

Skit-making has become a notable pathway into Nollywood, with several online comedians now building careers beyond social media.

Yinka Quadri and Dele Odule broke down in tears as they paid their final respects to veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, during his funeral rites in Ilaro, Ogun State. The emotional scenes unfolded as family members, friends and colleagues gathered to bid the Yoruba film icon a final farewell.

Uche Ogbodo has unveiled her new face after undergoing non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The actress said she had threads, fillers and PDO treatment to lift her face and smooth out lines. Ogbodo said she loves herself but believes people...

Nollywood’s 2026 cinema run has produced several major local hits, with some films reaching impressive box-office milestones earlier in the year. From romantic comedies and thrillers to family stories and dramas, this year’s biggest earners cover a wide...

Veteran actor Sunday Afolabi has explained why he resorted to commercial driving after struggling to find regular acting jobs. He said relocating to Badagry to build his own home affected his access to acting opportunities in central Lagos. ...

Nollywood has endured a difficult year, with the deaths of several actors and actresses whose careers helped shape Nigerian film and television. The industry lost veteran performers, beloved character actors and younger stars whose work entertained audiences across...

Ghana's National Film Authority plans stricter licensing rules to tackle the unauthorized broadcast of Nollywood films. Deputy CEO James Gardiner said television stations could be required to reapply for their broadcast licences by 2027. The move follows repeated...

July 10 (THEWILL) — Rixel Studios is set to release ‘Black Market’, a new Nollywood feature that will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest film screening at a single venue. The film stars Lateef Adedimeji...

April 13, (THEWILL) — Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has expressed gratitude after recovering from a recent health scare. The actor shared a photo of himself on a hospital bed on Instagram, thanking God for his survival after what he...

April 13, (THEWILL) — Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has announced the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter, just hours after celebrating her arrival. The actor shared the news in a Facebook post on Sunday, revealing that the baby,...