‘NOLLY-oh’ MELODRAMA SEASON
The ‘Nolly-Oh’ Season
TNBFC presents a nationwide celebration of Nollywood: Africa’s second-largest film industry and a global cultural force. This specially curated season brings you the passion, drama, and spirit of Nollywood cinema through stories that explore the complexities of love, friendship, rivalry and resilience.
Across screenings in cinemas and community spaces, we’ll showcase classic and contemporary Nollywood melodramas that put vibrant, authethic and melodramatic at the heart of the narrative. From glittering high-society dramas to intimate tales of sisterhood and betrayal, The Nolly-Oh Season brings you the icons of Nollywood from the 1990s-2010s, inviting all generations to the dynamic and daring, (melo) drama only Nollywood can do.
why nollywood?
Nollywood is unapologetic, fast-paced, and deeply connected to the everyday lives of its audiences. It’s a space where African stories are told on African terms- with all the colour, emotion, and authenticity they deserve. This season challenges outdated perceptions and invites UK audiences to experience the full power of Nigerian cinema.
The season will be a nationwide tour celebrating iconic Nollywood films, showcasing melodramatic, vibrant, stories rooted in Nigerian culture.
Beginning on Nigeria’s 65TH Independence Day - 1ST OCTOBER 2025
Beginning on Nigeria’S 65TH Independence Day - 1ST OCTOBER 2025
FULL PROGRAMME + BOOKING LINKS COMING SOON
What To Expect
5 Core Enhanced Cinema Screenings in Leeds, Nottingham, London, Bristol, & Cardiff- each with a Q&A & themed events around food, fashion, music, art, or faith.
Community Screenings in open, accessible spaces in partnership with local African and Caribbean groups.
Dress up-stations, West African snacks, and cultural activities to immerse you in the Nollywood experience.
Curated selection of titles from the 1990s-2020s.
Untitled, Ryan Zemke
a nationwide tour celebrating iconic Nollywood films, showcasing melodramatic, vibrant, stories rooted in Nigerian culture.
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why nollywood?
Nollywood is unapologetic, fast-paced, and deeply connected to the everyday lives of its audiences. It’s a space where African stories are told on African terms- with all the colour, emotion, and authenticity they deserve. This season challenges outdated perceptions and invites UK audiences to experience the full power of Nigerian cinema.
why nollywood?
Nollywood is unapologetic, fast-paced, and deeply connected to the everyday lives of its audiences. It’s a space where African stories are told on African terms- with all the colour, emotion, and authenticity they deserve. This season challenges outdated perceptions and invites UK audiences to experience the full power of Nigerian cinema.
