But if it was a blockbuster that had been rented over and over before it got to your turn, then you’d also have to pray it doesn’t “crack” as you watch it. That was the familiar “home video” era. And ...

Among the sessions at the event was a panel discussion addressing Nollywood's growth and the potential of digital technology in the industry. Alex Okosi, YouTube EMEA Managing Director for Emerging ...

Once dismissed as a playground for skits, pranks, and makeup tutorials, YouTube has quietly evolved into Nollywood’s new goldmine—and some of its biggest stars are striking digital oil. What started ...

Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has voiced strong concerns about the direction of the Nigerian movie industry, especially on YouTube, where he says casting is now focused on popularity and looks ...

Nollywood’s presence on YouTube reached new heights in 2025, with romance-led dramas and emotionally charged stories pulling in tens of millions of views. From love stories shaped by culture to gritty ...

Nigerian TV and film producers gathered in Lagos at the weekend for YouTube’s first-ever TV/Film Day, a workshop designed to help creators reach global audiences and build sustainable businesses ...

With Netflix scaling down its Nigerian originals and reports of its quiet exit, some of the industry’s heavyweights are now embracing YouTube as a viable platform for reaching audiences and sustaining ...

Love in Every Word, a movie by Nigerian filmmaker Omoni Oboli, racked up more than 20 million views on YouTube in the first three months of this year, like many Nollywood productions. It points to a ...

Nigeria's film industry is one of the largest in the world, with major releases in theaters and on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime. But a new generation of Nollywood filmmakers is bypassing ...

Pidgin-speaking former BA cabin crew member is YouTube sensation in Nigeria where she premieres in major film role Nollywood has a new star. Oyinbo Princess, as she is known in the Nigerian film ...