The British Nigerian director Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale were both toddlers when their father died.

By Rita OkoyeNollywood actress Obioma Ofoegbu, popularly known as Oby the Art, was born in 1998 into a family of six. An Abuja-based indigene of Imo State, she has steadily risen to become one of the ...

Nollywood legend Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, celebrates his 71st birthday as fans honour his iconic legacy in Nigerian film and comedy.

Jide Awobona opened up about his film Rise With Me, addressing controversies, his portrayal of a female character, and ...

Funke Akindele remains the most awarded AMVCA star with six wins. Here is why her legacy as Nollywood’s awards queen still ...

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this February to keep viewers glued to their TVs. Exploring all genres from comedy to ...

By Oluwapelumi OlusanjoNollywood, Africa’s largest film industry by volume, is undergoing a powerful transformation in 2026 as women increasingly take charge behind the camera, redefining storytelling ...

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 ...

Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience, or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea ...

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has stated that she is not hindering anyone's progress in the movie industry ...