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Patience Ozokwor: Nollywood’s Mama G turns 68
Patience Ozokwor, aka Mama G, celebrates her 68th birthday. Portrait of a Nollywood legend who has starred in more than 200 films, on africaine.net
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Nollywood, arthouse cinema, series and festivals: Africa on the big screen and its stars.
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Olu Jacobs: Nollywood's Lion Has Passed On
Olu Jacobs, Nollywood veteran and legend of African cinema, died on 16 September 2026 aged 84. A look back at an exceptional career
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Genevieve Nnaji: The Queen Nollywood Gave Birth To
Genevieve Nnaji, a towering figure of Nollywood: from her debut aged 8 to Lionheart on Netflix, portrait of a queen of African cinema
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Alexx Ekubo (1986-2026): Nollywood's Star Has Gone Out
Africa mourns Alexx Ekubo, who died on 11 May 2026. Discover the journey of a Nollywood prodigy, his quiet battle and his legacy here
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Mawu-Sika: Steven AF’s Film Tribute to the Nanas Benz
Discover Mawu-Sika by Steven AF. A journey between heritage and modernity that immortalises the golden age of the Nana Benz in Togo, by Pélagie Blewussi
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Omotola Jalade-E: 30 Years of Nollywood and “Mother’s Love”
A Nollywood icon since 1995, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde makes her directorial debut with Mother's Love. A masterpiece not to be missed
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Love, African Style: 7 Must-See Films for Valentine’s Day 2026
Discover 7 must-see African romantic films for Valentine’s Day 2026. From Nollywood hits to passionate dramas, experience love right here
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Halima Gadji (1989-2026): The Odyssey of a Rebellious Icon
On 26 January 2026, Halima Gadji passed away. Africaine.net pays tribute to the legendary actress behind Marième Dial. Find out everything here
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Lights, Camera, Action! EMERGENCE: the 12th Edition Shaping Tomorrow's African Cinema
The Emerging African Film Festival, EMERGENCE, has officially kicked off its 12th edition in Lomé, the…