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Paris gets taste of Nigeria's Nollywood

Paris gets a taste of Nigeria's film industry on Wednesday with the start of the NollywoodWeek festival, with movies ...
Whether it’s a love story that sends the internet into collective “awwws,” a historical epic, or a heist flick, Nollywood knows how to keep people talking. Last month was no different. From romantic ...
African films make a strong showing at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, with standout selections from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa spotlighting new voices and stories. The Sundance Film Festival ...
There's a peculiar heartbreak in Nollywood that happens quietly, away from red carpets and premiere fanfare. It's the sound of a well-made film falling into silence. The kind of film where everything ...
The British Council has launched the second cohort of Film Lab Africa, a film accelerator programme designed to support ...
A few days ago, there was excitement around the news that three African films had been selected for the Un Certain Regard ...