@femiakuti has spent decades building his own path in Afrobeat.
From the shrine to global stages, in this exclusive with @dreyschronicle from The Nollywood Reporter, he opens up about family, music as therapy, and why true revolution begins from within.
đź“° Read the full interview on @The.NollywoodReporter
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In one of our latest features, @dreyschronicle of The Nollywood Reporter sat down with music legend @mike_okri the self-styled “Abambian King.”
From his 1980s classics like “Wisdom” and “Time Na Money” to his philosophy of Afro-Mystic Soul, Okri reflects on leaving Nigeria at the height of fame, the struggles artistes faced with piracy and exploitation, and why his return is about legacy and impact rather than fame.
✨ Swipe through for highlights from the conversation.
đź“° Full interview available now at The Nollywood Reporter.
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The veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani is back with "Cordelia"
In this exclusive with @uniquefareedah for The Nollywood Reporter, Kelani opens up about the making of Cordelia, his early love for storytelling, the dangers of cultural neglect in Nollywood, and why literature will always be at the heart of his work.
🎬 "Cordelia" is now showing in cinemas nationwide.
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In one of our latest features, @thenollywoodreporter sits down with Ibrahim Suleiman as he reflects on playing Dayo in Uyoyou Adia’s Evi, which recently ended its theatrical run and is now on the festival circuit.
From initially “judging” the character to enjoying the shift into villainy, Suleiman breaks down how he built Dayo’s charm, worked with Osas Okonyon, and handled the challenge of singing in a musical drama without being a vocalist. Swipe through for highlights from the conversation.
đź“° Full interview available now at The Nollywood Reporter.
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TNR Exclusive 🎬
Author Nikki May has opened up about the BBC adaptation of her bestselling novel Wahala, describing it as a celebration of friendship, identity, and the British-Nigerian experience.
The upcoming series stars Genevieve Nnaji, Cush Jumbo, Susan Wokoma, Deborah Ayorinde, and Adelayo Adedayo.
Read the full interview via the link in bio.
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 grossed ₦32 million in its second weekend at the Nigerian box office, finishing third behind Michael.
Despite a 51% drop from its opening weekend, the sequel remains one of the strongest-performing foreign releases of the year in Nigeria. Internationally, the film earned $41 million domestically and $75.8 million overseas in its second weekend.
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Fourth Wing has officially been greenlit by Prime Video, moving the adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling fantasy novels into series production.
The series will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society, with Meredith Averill attached as showrunner and Lisa Joy set to direct the pilot.
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Mortal Kombat II has opened with $17 million domestically, recording the biggest opening day in the franchise’s history.
The fantasy action sequel debuted ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Michael, continuing the strong box office momentum for video game adaptations.
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Efunroye: The Unicorn has grossed ₦38.4 million in its first full week at the Nigerian box office.
The historical epic debuted in third place behind Michael and The Devil Wears Prada, continuing Nollywood’s recent run of period-driven cinema releases.
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Rema and Tyla have been confirmed as performers at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles.
The ceremony, scheduled for June 12, will also feature performances from Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, and LISA ahead of the tournament’s opening match.
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Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira have teamed up for “Dai Dai,” the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Set for release on May 14, the song marks another major global milestone for Burna Boy, who becomes the second Nigerian artiste to feature on an official FIFA World Cup song.
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