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SUBMISSIONS OPEN FOR THE FILMJOINT AWARDS 2026
 Your film could be the next to win at The Filmjoint Awards 2026. Submit now https://www.instagram.com/p/DNlp6WZI2CQ/?img_index=1&igsh=MTJkamdpbm53bXFtaQ== Deadline: Aug 31. – Celebrating the Excellence in Cinematic Short Films
A Decade of Disrupting New Media: Shaping Africa’s Future
10 years of disruption. 10 years of innovation. 10 years of shaping Africa’s digital future. We are calling all DISRUPTORS to join us for the New Media Conference 2025! Theme: A Decade of Disrupting New Media: Shaping Africa’s Future Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Venue: The Podium, Lekki, Lagos Are you ready to be part …
The Serpent’s Gift: A Tale of Ancestry, Power & Hidden Truths Premieres August 29, 2025
A grieving widow steps into a storm of secrets in The Serpent’s Gift, a drama where family ties, Igbo traditions, and the unseen world collide. Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman stars as Ijeoma, whose husband’s death unravels a fierce struggle over inheritance and identity. Produced by Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi, this story explores legacy, betrayal, and the deep spiritual roots …
Dika Ofoma’s Kachifo Wins Big at Locarno 2025
Nigerian filmmaker Dika Ofoma’s project Kachifo (Till the Morning Comes) made a strong impact at the 2025 Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors programme, earning three major prizes. On August 12, the film was awarded the CHF 20,000 Open Doors Grant (shared with two other films), the €6,000 ARTEKino International Award, and the Sørfond Award, which …
Canal+’s $3B Takeover of MultiChoice Signals Africa’s Media Power Shift
It’s the biggest deal in Africa’s entertainment history — yet globally, the noise has been surprisingly low. For roughly $3 billion, France’s Canal+ is acquiring MultiChoice, Africa’s largest pay-TV operator. On the surface, it looks like a simple business transaction. In reality, it’s a strategic reset, centred on content distribution across a continent of 1.4 …
JJC Skillz’s Hakeem (Seeking Justice) Kicks Off with a ₦33.5 Million Box Office Debut
JJC Skillz has stormed back onto the Nigerian film scene with Hakeem (Seeking Justice), an action-packed thriller that dominated Nollywood titles in its first week at the box office. The film’s powerful opening leaves industry watchers speculating on how soon it might cross the coveted ₦100 million threshold. The story follows Hakeem, a battle-hardened ex-soldier …
Biodun Stephen, Women in Arts Launch FRAME to Champion Gender Equity in Nollywood
   Award-winning filmmaker and producer Biodun Stephen has announced her partnership & support for the Female Representation & Advancement In Media project tagged F.R.A.M.E. – an ambitious initiative curated by the Women In The Arts Collective set to debut at the Nigerian Film & TV Summit (NIFS) on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, at …
One woman One Bra
In a fearless blend of Kenyan spirit and Nigerian grit, 1 Woman 1 Bra follows a woman’s journey of self-acceptance after a mastectomy, where a simple search for the right bra unfolds into a moving exploration of resilience, femininity, and humour. Selected for the Biennale College Cinema 2024/2025 and backed by a €200,000 production grant, …
