Yoruba epic films have an irresistible appeal to them and now they're making a mainstream Nollywood comeback with King of Thieves, Aníkúlápó, Òrìṣà and Jagun Jagun. For the uninitiated, Ṣàngó is a ...

Prominent Nigerian actor and filmmaker Jide Ekene has shared his thoughts on the growing dominance of the Yoruba film ...

From Mildred Okwo’s cross-cultural romance “On Different Grounds” to Bukky Wright’s highly anticipated sequel “The Return of ...

Media personality Chude Jideonwo has sparked a conversation about the influence of Yoruba filmmakers in Nollywood, declaring them the most influential figures in the industry. In a recent Instagram ...

Yoruba Nollywood actor and pastor Taiwo Adeshina, known as Elegbeje Ado, died on June 29, 2026. Fans remember him for his legendary performances and spiritual roles.

Netflix’s recently released film Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) is set in pre-colonial Nigeria and follows the story of a feared warlord named Ogunjimi. While playing out in the past, it is steeped in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "The Boy and His King," "Insight," "Ashawo" and "Colors of Fire" pictured clockwise from top left, are among the Nigerian films ...

The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, was once seen as a mass producer of poor quality “home videos”. It’s now become known for increasingly slick films that are able to attract ...

Sunday Omobolanle, better known by his stage name Papi Luwe, is a veteran actor and comedian who has been entertaining Nigerian audiences for decades. Known for his comedic timing and ability to bring ...