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The Digest: Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has raised alarm over skyrocketing diesel costs, revealing he spent ₦11 million on diesel in just 4–5 weeks at his KAP Village enterprise, despite having solar power installed. In a video clip, Afolayan expressed frustration: "I have been sad...

The Digest: Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has addressed criticism surrounding his new series 'Anikulapo: The Ghoul Awakens', asserting that his storytelling targets an intellectual audience. The five-part mini-series, which premiered on Netflix on January 30, is the sequel to his 2022...

The Digest: Actress Toyin Abraham’s management has clarified that recent comments by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan about box office earnings were sarcastic rather than literal. In a statement, her manager explained that Afolayan’s remark, suggesting a producer might earn only ₦10 million from a...

The Digest: Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has disclosed that actress and producer Funke Akindele confronted him over a recent interview he gave, during which she allegedly yelled and ordered him not to mention her name. Appearing on Arise News, Afolayan recounted an unexpected, emotionally charged...

The Digest: Nollywood box office record-holder, Funke Akindele, has issued a veiled response to filmmaker Kunle Afolayan's recent criticism of intensive movie promotion styles. In posts on her Instagram Story, Akindele dismissed suggestions that her energetic, dance-driven marketing strategy...

The Digest: Prominent filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has openly criticized the intense promotional culture surrounding cinema releases in Nollywood, stating he would only return to theatrical distribution if guaranteed he would not have to "dance" to sell his films. Speaking at The Lagos Business of...

The Digest: Veteran filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has ignited a debate by questioning the financial viability of cinema releases for Nollywood producers. Speaking at a Lagos industry summit, he contrasted the demanding promotional grind required by cinemas, like daily costume changes, with the more...

The Digest: Renowned Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has publicly dismissed rumours of a professional rivalry with actor and filmmaker Ibrahim Chatta. The clarification followed Chatta's recent visit to Afolayan's KAP Film Village and Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State, for a watch party of the...