Yoruba epic films have an irresistible appeal to them and now they're making a mainstream Nollywood comeback with King of Thieves, Aníkúlápó, Òrìṣà and Jagun Jagun. For the uninitiated, Ṣàngó is a ...

The Nation also reports that the film is slated for a global release on Debbie Sokoya TV in March 2026, framing the Arlington screening as a strategic effort to push culturally rooted Yoruba ...

In a bold move to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Yoruba culture, a non-profit, Illuminate Nigeria Development Network (INDN) is raising young documentary filmmakers and media professionals ...

With the release of 'Jagun Jagun', we highlight other indigenous titles to see. King of Thieves (Agesinkole) is a 2022 movie that tells the compelling story of Agesinkole, a bloodthirsty and ...

It was excitement, glamour as people from different walks of life gathered in Lekki, Lagos to watch the screening of the epic film ‘Asiri Ade’ by Nollywood’s director, Adeoluwa Owu. ‘Asiri Ade’ ...

For decades, Yoruba cinema has drawn from the mystical world of witches, warlords, and traditionalists. These characters, vividly portrayed, have defined a genre and blurred the line between ...

Ghanaian actress, Fella Makafui, has opened up about the challenges of speaking Yoruba for her role in the movie series, Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens.Makafui, who played the role of Abena, told Sunday ...

Lateef Adedimeji, a Nollywood actor, has opened up about some of the hardships he faced while pursuing his acting career. Adedimeji, who spoke on Teju Babyface’s ‘King of Talk’ podcast on Monday, ...

Nollywood actress Omotola Odunsi has passed away, leaving fans and colleagues shocked and heartbroken. The news of her death was confirmed on Thursday by fellow actor Akinola Akano, popularly known as ...

Title from additional title screen. Preview copy. Smithsonian Institution, Human Studies Film Archives, 89.19.1. Originally produced on color film by William Bascom, during 1950-1951. "Edited film ...