As Nigerian Cinema Goes From Strength To Strength, Ramsey Nouah & Rita Dominic Return For AfroCannes Screener ‘77: The Festac Conspiracy’

As Nigerian Cinema Goes From Strength To Strength, Ramsey Nouah & Rita Dominic Return For AfroCannes Screener ‘77: The Festac Conspiracy’

Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are emerging in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track. That’s why we’re doing the hard work for you. This week, we have a film from Nigeria that was shown in Cannes. Set against the backdrop of a h…

Nollywood Rising: How Nigeria’s Film Industry Is Demanding a Seat at the Global Table - Commonwealth Union

Entertainment (Commonwealth Union) The Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS) made a significant mark at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Founded by veteran executive Ijeoma Onah, a rising star in the industry who has gathered impressive experience integrating Nigerian filmmakers into the global markets, NIFS focuses on the elevation of Nollywood’s exposure to the world. At this year’s prestigious Cannes Film Festival, Toyosi Etim-Effiong, a dy…

Ramsey Nouah and Rita Dominic Return in ‘77: The Festac Conspiracy'

Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are emerging in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track. That’s why we’re doing the hard work for you. This week, we have a film from Nigeria that was shown in Cannes. Set against the backdrop of a h…