Let's journey back in time to celebrate seven classic Nigerian comedy films from before 2005 that remain not only hilarious but also integral to the evolution of Nollywood's comedic landscape.

Despite the technical limitations of the old Nollywood movies, they never failed to deliver. They served us premium ...

They’ll roll their eyes, unleash a laundry list of complaints, and conclude with a dramatic, "That's why I don't watch Nollywood films ... And oh the comedy: Idara is done with slapstick ...

Directed by Kayode Kasum, this crime comedy promises even more drama ... With such an exciting range of films, April’s Nollywood releases promise to provide something for everyone.

nbsp; Highest grossing Nollywood films of all time Last week ... Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) shows that the comedy-drama earned N646,532,267 and counting after spending ...

However, a strong wave of female directors is reshaping the industry, bringing fresh perspectives, compelling storytelling, ...

The production, storyline, and comedy captured the minds of the young generation ... of film festivals and viewership,” thereby expanding the boundaries of Nollywood films to a global audience.

TikTok has a long-running fascination with Old Nollywood films, and by extension, Nigerian comedy. Since the app blew up in 2020, a sizable number of the viral trends on the video-sharing platform ...

Ezinne Ezepue receives funding from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for her postdoctoral research on African storytelling She is currently affiliated with International Film School Cologne Germany.

comedy, romance, action, and supernatural themes, Nollywood productions often delve into social issues and cultural nuances relevant to the Nigerian and broader African context. These films ...

Drama was named Nollywood's leading ... social interaction for films with exclusive streaming debuts. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that drama beat comedy as more filmmakers and ...

So I always used to tell myself that the whole Nollywood space is like Roger Corman: Make a lot of cheap, quick films to survive, but you are finding your voice and your style as you go along.