10 articles tagged with “Nollywood”
Nigerian entertainment figures spark debate over celebrity activism as Nollywood actors share contrasting views on speaking against bad governance, while Tiwa Savage hosts high-profile foundation launch in Lagos.
As Zimbabwean cleric Passion Java's decade-long marriage dissolves amid social media silence, a broader African entertainment landscape confronts vulnerability—from Nollywood's ailing veterans to musicians reflecting on rejection and the fragile architecture of public personas.
As Nigerian entertainment personalities face mounting accusations on social media, legal authorities and the accused alike grapple with the boundaries between viral claims and prosecutable offences.
Nigeria's cinema industry recorded box office revenue of N15.64 billion in 2025, more than doubling from N7.36 billion in 2023, as resurgent Nollywood productions and multiplex expansion reshape the entertainment landscape.
As Taylor Swift claims her fourth consecutive year as the world's top-selling artist, Nigeria's film industry delivers its strongest opening weekend yet with 'Love and New Notes', while streaming giants face scrutiny over superficial storytelling.
Mercy Johnson-Okojie accepts a political appointment in Edo State, WWE production legend Kerwin Silfies passes at 75, and streaming sensation IShowSpeed sparks conversation after joining Ramadan prayers in a viral moment that transcends entertainment.
As veteran actress Mama Awero vows to act until death and Mercy Johnson-Okojie enters politics, Nigeria's film industry reveals its expanding influence across generations and sectors.
Zimbabwe's historic T20 World Cup upset and Nigeria's booming entertainment sector reveal the continent's rising cultural and sporting power, even as African athletes abroad confront institutional prejudice in European football.
Zimbabwe's historic cricket upset and Nigeria's entertainment boom signal a broader shift in how African talent shapes international culture and commerce, though the path remains fraught with institutional challenges.
The star-studded premiere of 'Love and New Notes' in Lagos highlights the continent's growing film industry, even as creators grapple with evolving digital revenue models that promise to reshape African cinema's economic foundations.