NMDb Editorial

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Lagos Heads to Cannes with Five AFRIFF Works-in-Progress

Lagos Heads to Cannes with Five AFRIFF Works-in-Progress

Lagos is once again stepping onto the global stage as the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) secures a prestigious spotlight at the Festival de Cannes 2026.

NMDb Editorial30 Apr 2026
“See You at the Box Office” — Funke Akindele After CeraVe Nollywood Icon Award Win

“See You at the Box Office” — Funke Akindele After CeraVe Nollywood Icon Award Win

Funke Akindele wins Nollywood Icon Award at the CeraVe Awards and hints at a major return to the box office. Here’s what it means.

NMDb Editorial27 Apr 2026
C.J. “Fiery” Obasi Goes Global With Star-Studded Cast in A Blue Butterfly

C.J. “Fiery” Obasi Goes Global With Star-Studded Cast in A Blue Butterfly

Nigerian filmmaker C.J. “Fiery” Obasi is stepping even further onto the global stage with his upcoming feature film, A Blue Butterfly—and the newly revealed cast is already turning heads across the industry.

NMDb Editorial22 Apr 2026