Nollywood is a hot topic that sparks lively debates! Whether it’s about the latest chart-topping music, which country serves the best jollof rice, or the age-old question of whether the classics of old Nollywood outshine the new wave, one thing is crystal clear: Nollywood never disappoints. From the nostalgic days of VCDs and captivating village stories to the modern era of gripping narratives and stunning high-definition visuals, Nollywood has truly evolved and is on an unstoppable rise.

If you’re eager to unwind this weekend with films that deliver drama, evoke deep emotions, and offer a touch of nostalgia reminiscent of cherished memories, here are five Nollywood selections on GOtv that are well worth your viewing time.

This film follows a young woman who flees to Lagos, hoping the city’s chaos will give her the fresh start she desperately needs. But Lagos has a way of humbling someone. When a life-threatening situation forces her into an impossible position, she discovers that her escape has only led her to a choice between two equally devastating paths. Sometimes the devil you know is better than the angel you think you know. Tune in Saturday, November 8th, at 7:00 pm on Africa Magic Showcase GOtv Channel 8.

Karma has a funny way of catching up with us, doesn’t it? Maya seemed to have it all—luxury, comfort, and a husband who spoiled her rotten. But behind the glitz, she treated her maid like dirt and brushed off her husband’s stress as if it were nothing. Then, life flipped the script in a shocking twist.  When circumstances force Maya into servitude under the very woman she once degraded, she must learn humility the hardest way. If she wants to reclaim her lavish lifestyle, she’ll have to work for it, one embarrassing task at a time. Don’t miss this gripping tale of redemption and reckoning on Saturday, November 8th, at 8:00 pm on Africa Magic Family GOtv Channel 6.

Imagine being forced to become stepsisters with your archenemy and bully. Maya has endured Alice’s relentless bullying for too long, and all she wants is distance. Then comes the bombshell: their single parents have fallen in love. Forced proximity, forced civility, and absolutely no escape. Can two people who despise each other learn to coexist when their parents’ happiness depends on it? Starring Mercy Johnson, don’t miss it on Saturday, November 8th, at 10:05 pm on Africa Magic Epic GOtv Channel 7.

This powerful drama examines what happens when the absence of children begins to erode a marriage from the inside. The silence around a couple’s childlessness has grown deafening. Desperate to hold her marriage together, the wife makes a choice that crosses every line, a decision that could either save their relationship or destroy it beyond repair. How far would she go to save her marriage, and at what point does the solution become worse than the problem? Catch the uncomfortable truth on Saturday, 8th Nov., at 8:35 pm on Africa Magic Showcase GOtv Channel 8.

This unflinching drama centres on Dr Emma, a renowned therapist whose gift for healing others masks her own devastating secret. Her clients leave transformed, grateful for her wisdom. But the moment she locks her office door, Dr Emma becomes a victim of the very abuse she helps others escape. Torn between maintaining her professional reputation and saving her own life, she must finally choose: continue the charade or risk everything to break free. Tune in on Sun 9th Nov at 8:30 pm on Africa Magic Showcase GOtv Channel 8 to watch.

From karma collecting its debts to secrets too heavy to carry, this weekend is serving up the kind of drama that hits different. Clear your schedule, silence your phone, and settle in.

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has order an interim forfeiture of a night club owned by a Lagos-based socialite, Mr Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, otherwise known as Pretty Mike.

The night club, known as Proxy, located on 7, Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, was raided some days ago over an alleged drug party, with some fun-seekers arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

At the court on Tuesday, Justice Musa Kakaki, while ruling in an exparte motion filed by the NDLEA marked FHC/L/MISC/1161/2025, ordered the interim forfeiture of the property and adjourned the matter to January 28, 2026, for report of investigation.

The counsel to the agency, Mr Buhari Abdullahi, informed the court that the club was used for drug dealing and drug abuse of 169 cylinders (384. 662 kilograms) of Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) a dangerous substance of abuse and 200 grams of Cannabis Sativa, narcotic drug pending the conclusion of investigation.

In the request to the court, the lawyer argued that “the said drugs were stored by the respondents in preparation to further carry out an illegal large drug party on the said venue,” and “being instrumentalities of drug crime, the property is subject to forfeiture under the extant laws.”

“It is a statutory and procedural requirement to first obtain interim forfeiture order,” as “There is need to vest proper custody of the property in the agency pending the conclusion of investigation into drug activities carried out at the club.”

He cited Sections 3 (c)& (f) 31(a), 32(a)(d) 33, 34 and 36 of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act Cap. N30, of the laws of the Federation 2004, sections 44(2)(k) of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999, and Order 26 Rules 8 of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2009 as the laws that allow for the interim forfeiture of the property.

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) earlier scheduled for November 25–30, 2025, has now been moved to January 7-11, 2026.

A statement from the organisers explained that the postponement followed extensive consultations with partners, artistes, stakeholders across Africa and the Diaspora.

It was disclosed that the new dates in January would allow for broader participation and ensure a top-quality experience for everyone involved.

The host city for the week-long event remains Lagos, and the venue for the awards ceremony is Eko Hotels & Suites.

The grand event will include a live red carpet broadcast and feature electrifying performances from some of Africa’s biggest music stars. The ceremony will be aired to over 84 countries around the world.

According to the organisers, the music festival will commence officially on Wednesday, January 7 with the exclusive Welcome Soirée for nominees, delegates, guests and international media offering a premium networking space for artistes, industry leaders, sponsors, and media professionals.

On the same day, the 9th AFRIMA Diamond Showcase, a special performance platform for undiscovered African music acts, will host 15 budding talents creating an opportunity for them to connect their sounds to a larger audience and break into mainstream music success.

The next day, the spotlight will shift to the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) —AFRIMA’s signature conference for thought leadership and collaboration within the African music ecosystem. Later that evening, guests will be treated to the Music Icons’ Night, a celebration of legendary figures who have shaped Africa’s music heritage.

On Friday, January 9, there will be community outreach visits to schools, a host city cultural tour, and a courtesy reception with the Lagos State Government. The day will close on a high note with the AFRIMA Music Village, an open air live performances, star studded concert & festival arena

Saturday, January 10, will bring the energy up further at the 9th AFRIMA Nominees & Industry Party, a glamorous night dedicated to past winners, current nominees, and AFRIMA’s valued sponsors and partners.

“AFRIMA is not just an award show; it is Africa’s global music stage,” AFRIMA’s Regional Director for Central Africa and Cameroonian music star, Mr Nde Ndifonka, popularly known as Wax Dey, stated.