Nigeria's film industry, recognized globally as a production powerhouse that has surpassed Ghana's former regional dominance in West African cinema.
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… Ibrahim stated that REFFA is designed to bridge the gap between content producers and consumers while reviving the Ghanaian film industry through strategic cross-border collaborations, particularly with Nigeria’s Nollywood. …
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Endorses REFFAThe Ghanaian Times
… Addressing participants at the closing of the Creative Economy Summit Ghana 2026, held in Accra on Wednesday, he explained that the creative landscape had evolved significantly over the years, citing the emergence of Bollywood and Nollywood as examples of how industries once unkn …
U.S urges investment in Ghana’s creative economyThe Chronicle
… Rolf Olson and other stakeholders pose for a photograph He cited the international success of Bollywood and Nollywood as evidence that compelling storytelling transcends national boundaries and urged creatives not to dilute their cultural identity in pursuit of international mark …
U.S, Ghana Push Creative Economy As Investment FrontierJoy Online
… His comments came during a conversation with Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo, who expressed frustration over what he described as the widespread practice of some Ghanaian television stations downloading movies from YouTube and airing them without permission or compensation. …
Ghana plans tougher crackdown on TV and movie piracy after Nollywood filmmakers raise alarmJoy Online
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has revealed that he deliberately set out to rebrand himself as a responsible gentleman, moving away from the “bad boy” image the movie industry gave him. …
Many Nigerian celebrities don’t know when to exit stage, evolve – Jim IykeJoy Online
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has said there’s some truth to the controversial claim that Western education is a “scam.” Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan, Iyke argued that many former students, including himself, are now doing far better than the …
There’s some truth to ‘school na scam’ – Jim IykeJoy Online
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has alleged that the entertainment industry is dominated by “demons” and created to “extol satanism.” Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan, Iyke claimed that most people in the entertainment industry serve themselves and …
Demons rule entertainment industry – Jim Iyke claimsDaily Guide
Francis Duru Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has dismissed reports claiming he is battling a terminal illness following the circulation of a viral video that sparked concern among fans and colleagues. …
Francis Duru Dismisses Terminal Illness RumoursDaily Guide
Shine Rosman Nollywood actress, Shine Rosman, has criticised some filmmakers in the Nigerian movie industry for allegedly placing more value on beauty than acting talent when casting actresses. …
Nollywood Producers Prioritise Beauty Over Talent – Shine RosmanJoy Online
… Kechere joined the Nigerian film industry, otherwise called Nollywood, in 2001, first appearing in the popular August-Meeting films.
‘Madam Koi Koi’: Nollywood actress Oby Kechere is deadActress Jackie Appiah says Ghana's movie industry can revive by creating more opportunities for scriptwriters, camera crew, costume designers, and other behind-the-scenes professionals, following Nigeria's model. She noted that Nollywood's larger production ecosystem sustains more creative jobs beyond acting.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Actress Jackie Appiah says Ghana's movie industry can revive by creating more opportunities for scriptwriters, camera crew, costume designers, and other behind-the-scenes professionals, following Nigeria's model. She noted that Nollywood's larger production ecosystem sustains more creative jobs beyond acting.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
British-born Ghanaian Nollywood actor Andrew Yaw Bunting is the latest cover star of Rank Africa Magazine, a digital media platform spotlighting impactful people and entertainment across the continent. The edition highlights his journey and performances in films including 'Call of My Life', which earned him a Ranks Africa 5-Star Performance Rating.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood actress Damilola Adegbite claims that younger men are now finding older women more attractive in the Nigerian dating scene, reversing societal expectations that pressured women to exit the dating market after a certain age. She attributes the shift partly to the confidence that older women display.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Singer Tekno Miles has argued that intellectual content no longer works in Nigeria, defending the "brain-rot content" trend as more entertaining than intellectual material. He cited comedy legends and contemporary entertainers to illustrate that Nigerians prefer goofy humour over intelligent content.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie revealed during a visit to Accra that he struggles with walking and wakes to find parts of his body swollen, saying he has asked God to take him when his time comes rather than burden those around him.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh gave controversial socialite Bobrisky a N2 million cheque as a birthday gift, describing him as her "brother" and dependable friend. Her use of male pronouns and terms in the tribute sparked mixed online reactions, with some users focusing on her language choices while others praised her loyalty.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has warned parents that over-pampering their children could prevent them from becoming responsible, independent adults. She urged parents to let children face challenges and struggle through building their own lives rather than providing everything, and said children should work for what they want instead of expecting automatic inheritance.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian actress Funke Akindele faced backlash after publicly celebrating her 49th birthday shortly after the death and burial of veteran actor Ogogo, with some critics arguing she should have postponed the celebration to honour him, though others noted she had already mourned publicly.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo and a prominent figure in Yoruba-language cinema, has died from cancer. His daughter confirmed his death on Sunday; he is to be buried Monday in his hometown in Ogun state, south-west Nigeria, according to Muslim tradition.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana once dominated West African filmmaking in the 1970s–1990s, with productions like Osofo Dadzie and Things We Do for Love capturing regional audiences and attracting aspiring Nigerian filmmakers. Today, Nigeria's Nollywood has become a global industry powerhouse while Ghana's sector struggles for visibility, investment, and market share—a reversal compared to its former regional leadership.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has endorsed REFFA, a film festival and awards programme founded by Ghanaian producer and actress Selassie Ibrahim, designed to bridge producers and consumers while reviving the film industry through cross-border collaborations with Nigeria's Nollywood.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires called for increased investment and policy support to strengthen Ghana's creative sector, citing the need for sustainable structures, intellectual property protection, and financing to help creatives compete globally. The remarks came at the closing of the Creative Economy Summit Ghana 2026 in Accra, which brought together filmmakers, investors and government officials.
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Stakeholders at the Creative Economy Summit 2026 Ghana say the creative industry must develop a structured economic ecosystem with policies supporting intellectual property protection, contract enforcement, and production financing to attract investment and create jobs. The United States has identified Ghana's creative economy as a driver of economic growth and bilateral cooperation, while Ghana's Diaspora Affairs Office urges a shift from celebrating artistic talent to building institutions needed for commercialization.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's National Film Authority Deputy Executive Secretary James Gardiner has assured filmmakers that authorities are working on tougher measures to curb illegal broadcast of movies by television stations, following complaints from Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo about Ghanaian stations downloading films from YouTube and airing them without permission or compensation.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke said he deliberately rebranded from a "bad boy" image to a responsible gentleman, describing the shift as necessary as he advanced in life and encountered people for whom such a persona was incompatible. He argued that many entertainment industry peers stagnate because they do not know when to exit their established personas or evolve to maintain relevance.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has argued that there is "some truth" to the claim that Western education is a "scam," noting that he and other former students are now doing better financially than their lecturers. He contends that true success comes from learning practical and economic skills from parents and mentors rather than strictly applying classroom theory.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has alleged that the entertainment industry is dominated by "demons" and created to "extol satanism," arguing that most people in the industry serve themselves as demigods rather than pursuing God.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has dismissed viral rumours claiming he is battling a terminal illness, following circulation of a video showing him looking frail. Responding on Instagram, Duru denied being seriously ill, described the reports as false and malicious, and said he would continue to enjoy good health.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has criticized filmmakers in the Nigerian movie industry for allegedly prioritizing physical appearance over acting talent when casting actresses, claiming the focus on beauty is affecting genuine talent and prompting actresses to undergo cosmetic procedures.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian actress and film director Oby Kechere, known for her role as Ms Koi Koi in the 2002 film Aki na Ukwa, has died after a prolonged illness, according to an announcement by the National President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has identified internal sabotage as the major challenge confronting the Nigerian movie industry, telling the BBC that if he could change one thing about Nollywood, it would be to purge saboteurs from it.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke told the BBC that internal sabotage is a major challenge facing the Nigerian film industry, with people working against each other, and said he would prioritize removing saboteurs if given the chance to change one thing about the industry.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood actor Zubby Michael says he gave N10.2 million to the needy on the street as a tithe, representing 10 per cent of N102 million he recently earned from movie roles, because he does not believe in paying tithe to churches.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →