Esther Kalu

1 month ago | thenollywoodreporter.com | Fareedat Taofeeq |Esther Kalu |Henry Damian- Justice |Alo Folakemi

PROLOGUE: The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) will be held on May 10, and the buzz around it has already begun. Over the past decade, the AMVCAs have grown into a major fixture on the entertainment calendar not just for Nollywood insiders, but also for the growing fan communities that treat the ceremony like a sporting event.

2 months ago | thenollywoodreporter.com | Esther Kalu

Netflix’s limited series “Adolescence” has officially confirmed its contenders for the 2025 Emmy Awards as the May 8 submission deadline approaches. Stephen Graham will compete in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series category for his role as Eddie Miller, the father of a teenager accused of murder. Owen Cooper, who played 13-year-old Jamie Miller, will campaign in the Supporting Actor category, following widespread praise for his performance.

2 months ago | thenollywoodreporter.com | Esther Kalu

The 2025 iRepresent International Documentary Film Festival has officially begun, with Executive Director Femi Odugbemi emphasizing the need for storytelling that truly captures Africa’s realities. Speaking on March 27 during his welcome address, Odugbemi reflected on iRep’s 14-year journey and the ongoing need for documentary films that serve as more than just entertainment. “Nigeria seems to be a place where films, an aggregate of its arts can be a soft power.

2 months ago | thenollywoodreporter.com | Esther Kalu

Daniel Oriahi, the award-winning Nigerian director known for “The Weekend” and “Sylvia,” has officially wrapped production on his latest project, “Black Pepper.” Sharing photos from the set on April 21, Oriahi described the film as the most ambitious and fulfilling story he has worked on to date. “Black Pepper” is a neo-noir film that tells the origin story of a female African superhero.

2 months ago | thenollywoodreporter.com | Esther Kalu

“Adolescence,” a psychological drama created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, has now attained fourth place on Netflix’s list of the most-watched English language series of all time. According to the streaming service’s latest update on Apr. 9, it achieved a staggering 114 million views in only 24 days. This latest milestone is a dramatic rise from its previous ninth position last week which knocked “Bridgerton” Season 2 off and pushed “Stranger Things” Season 3 down to the tenth position.