Mo Abudu Urges Nigerians to Build Local Streaming Platforms Amid Foreign Pullbacks

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 March 2026

Media entrepreneur and EbonyLife Group CEO, Mo Abudu, has called on Nigerian and African creatives to focus on developing local streaming platforms, emphasizing the need for self-reliance following reports of reduced investment by foreign streaming services on the continent.  The

Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty Breaks ₦1 Billion at the Box Office

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 January 2026

Photo Credit : Film One Toyin Abraham’s new movie, Oversabi Aunty, has crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. This is a major milestone for Nollywood and a strong signal that Nigerian films can compete financially and attract large audiences across the country.  Beyond the excitement, this success shows that the local film industry […]

AFROVISION X 2026: How Nigerians Can Take Fashion, Film and Creative Talent to the Global Stage 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 January 2026

Preparations are underway for AFROVISION X 2026, a month-long global festival celebrating African and Caribbean creativity. The event will run from June 1 to June 30, 2026, across Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga in Canada. Produced by Grandieu Inc., the festival will bring together creatives, investors, brands, governments and diaspora

Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Breaks ₦2 Billion Box Office Record

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 January 2026

Photo Credit : Film One Nollywood has recorded another major milestone as Funke Akindele’s movie, Behind the Scenes, crossed ₦2 billion in box office sales, placing it among the highest-grossing films in Nigerian cinema history. This achievement further cements Akindele’s position as one of the most successful filmmakers in Africa.  The movie’s strong

West African Cinemas Hit N15.6 billion Box Office in 2025: A Boost for Filmmakers and Audiences 

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 January 2026

Photo Credit: FilmOne The West African cinema industry recorded remarkable growth in 2025, generating a total box office gross of N15.6 billion from theatrical releases across the region. This performance reflects a rising cinema culture and a growing appetite for both local and international films.  Cinema Attendance and Film Releases  According

The Story of Princess Allwell Ademola: Nollywood’s Fallen Star 

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 January 2026

Late Nigerian actress Allwell Ademola  Late Nigerian actress Allwell Ademola was a beloved figure in Nollywood, known for her dynamic performances in both Yoruba and English films, her creative spirit, and her commitment to the arts. Born on 9 August 1976 in Lagos and hailing from a respected Yoruba

Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Breaks ₦200 Million at Box Office — A Win for Nollywood 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 December 2025

 Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele  Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has done it again. Her latest movie, Behind the Scenes, has grossed over ₦200 million during its opening weekend, setting a record for 2025 Nollywood releases. This achievement underscores the growing appetite of Nigerian audiences for quality, locally produced

Omoni Oboli TV Named Nigeria’s Top YouTube Creator of 2025 Digital Filmmaking Breakthrough Inspires Creatives Nationwide 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 December 2025

Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli  Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli has achieved a major milestone in the digital entertainment space — her YouTube channel, Omoni Oboli TV, was named YouTube Nigeria’s Top Creator of 2025, topping the platform’s list of most influential and engaged channels in the country this year.  This remarkable

From Waka Pass to Stardom: Lessons from Funke Akindele’s Journey to Her First ₦1 Million 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 October 2025

Funke Akindele. Nigerian filmmaker and actress Every great story has a beginning, and for renowned actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele, it started with rejection and persistence. In a recent Instagram video, she shared how she went from playing minor “waka pass” roles in 1996 to earning her first ₦1 million in 1999 after landing her […]

Oyo Partners Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Academy to Train Youths in Filmmaking 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 October 2025

Kunle Afolayan The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy, has unveiled a 10-day intensive filmmaking residency programme for youths. Themed “Emerging Stories”, the residency will take place from October 6 to 15 at the KAP Film Village & Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State—the same location where Netflix’s hit […]