If there is one year the Nigerian entertainment industry still talks about a decade later, it is 2016. From Nollywood’s box-office smashes to Afrobeats hits that refused to leave playlists, the cultural energy that year was a landmark moment, one which impact can still be felt in 2026. In this feature, Weekend Trust brings to light movies, music and artists that are turning 10 in 2026.
Nollywood in 2016: When cinema became big business.
Before 2016, Nigerian films were primarily successful through word of mouth and DVD sales. Although…
