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Nigeria’s Oscar 2026 Submission Opens for International Films

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Nigeria’s Oscar 2026 submission opens as NOSC calls on filmmakers to submit qualifying films for Best International Feature Film category before Sept 12

Nigeria’s Oscar 2026 submission opens as the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) officially begins accepting entries for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category ahead of the 98th Academy Awards.

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In a public announcement, NOSC revealed that the submission window runs from August 13 to September 12, 2025, with applications to be made through the official NOSC portal.

“Eligible films must meet strict Academy guidelines to be considered,” the committee emphasized.

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To avoid disqualification, the NOSC highlighted several key eligibility criteria:

  • Feature-length (over 40 minutes), produced outside the U.S.
  • At least 50% of dialogue in a non-English language (Pidgin English is acceptable)
  • Accurate and legible English subtitles
  • Must comply with AMPAS-approved technical specs (35 mm, 70 mm, or Digital Cinema formats)
  • A theatrical release in Nigeria of at least 7 consecutive days between December 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025

The NOSC is the only body recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to oversee Nigeria’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category.

The chosen film will represent the nation at the Oscars in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, joining a prestigious global lineup in cinema’s most revered event. The ceremony will be broadcast in over 200 territories worldwide.

Final Deadline: September 12, 2025

Filmmakers are encouraged to review the NOSC guidelines carefully and prepare their entries promptly.

Also read: Nollywood Film ‘Mami Wata’ Nominated For US NAACP Image Awards

With the international spotlight growing brighter on Nigerian cinema, this is a critical opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their work on the world stage.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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