Sunday Omobolanle, better known by his stage name Papi Luwe, is a veteran actor and comedian who has been entertaining Nigerian audiences for decades. Known for his comedic timing and ability to bring ...

Regina Daniels is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur who gained fame as a child actress in Nollywood. Known for her talent, versatility, and social media presence, she has built a ...

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, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry, is setting its sights on achieving global recognition akin to the meteoric rise of Afrobeats. As the third-largest film industry in the world by number of ...

The director Daniel Oriahi is capturing the audience’s attention with his latest film, “The Weekend,” which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival. By Nicolas Rapold The bustling Nigerian film industry ...

Many Nigerians voiced concerns about the lack of Nigerian actors in key roles, especially considering the story's strong Nigerian, specifically Yoruba, cultural influences. Critics pointed out the ...

The distinctive makeup of early-aughts Nigerian movies is coming back — and so is the daring attitude of the women who wore it. By Houreidja Tall In the early 2000s, the femme fatales of Nollywood ...