Nollywood

December 03, (THEWILL) — The Nollywood Industry, once stereotyped as a low-budget, high-volume film machine for local audiences, has evolved from the busy cities of Asaba and Lagos into a global powerhouse of intellectual property (IP). Unlike in the past,...

November 24, (THEWILL) — Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of actor Odira Nwobu, who reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 24, 2025, in South Africa. The news was announced by actor...

August 02, (THEWILL) — Renowned Nigerian filmmaker and actor, Kayode Peters, was laid to rest on August 2, 2025, in Canada, following his passing on June 28, 2025, after a prolonged illness. A video from the private ceremony, now circulating...

July 09, (THEWILL) — Popular Nollywood actress and socialite, Iyabo Ojo, suffered a major setback on Tuesday night after a fire outbreak ravaged her office in Lagos. The incident reportedly occurred around 7 p.m., with the extent of the damage...

May 19, (THEWILL) – Veteran Nollywood actor, Clem Ohameze, has made a heartwarming public appearance following years of medical challenges. The 59-year-old actor, famous for his iconic roles in early 2000s Nollywood films, has been out of the public...

May 12, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, is in mourning following the tragic death of two cinematographers, Johnson Onoriode Ododife and Chigo Gozman, in a fatal car accident on Sunday, May 11, along Port Harcourt Road. According to veteran...

March 22, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actress, Nkechi Nweje. Nweje reportedly passed away on Friday after a brief illness, with her death confirmed on Saturday by film producer,...

December 28, (THEWILL) - Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, has revealed that the inspiration behind his latest film, 'Seven Doors,' came from the life of a king he was close to. He said, “It is extremely important to preserve our...

December 25, (THEWILL) - Actor and filmmaker Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as AY, has voiced his frustration over what he perceives as a lack of support from his male colleagues in the Nigerian film industry. In a post on...

December 06, (THEWILL) - Renowned filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comments about Netflix's operations in Nigeria, clarifying that his remarks were misunderstood. Afolayan explained that he never suggested Netflix was planning to...