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First Features Project Earns Four AMAA 2025 Nominations, Celebrating the Future of African Cinema

Celebrating a proud milestone for Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions as the First Features Project earns four nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards — a testament to the power of mentorship, creativity, and bold storytelling.
Sylvia Omaido Peter
December 10, 2025
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NTA, Natives Filmworks and Innovative Television Kontent Sign Deal To Remake Cock Crow At Dawn

The exclusive co-production deal signed October 6, 2025, will see NTA, Natives Filmworks, headed by Steve Gukas and Dimbo Atiya’s ITK collaborate to produce an initial 104 episodes of Cock Crow At Dawn.
Alfred Atalor
October 3, 2025
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Exploring Family and Redemption

The Lost Days, produced by Steve Gukas, Dotun Olakunri, and Chioma Ezeani, and directed by Wingonia Ikpi, is a Prime Video family drama that follows Chisom, a successful businesswoman in remission from lymphoma, as she seeks reconciliation with her estranged ex-lover and son....
Adedamola Adedayo
July 30, 2025
5 min read
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Katangari Goes to Town – Now showing on PrimeVideo

Katangari is coming—and this time, he’s stepping into the bustling city of Abuja.
Alfred Atalor
March 24, 2025
5 min read
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A Danfo Christmas Release

We’re thrilled to announce that our latest film, A Danfo Christmas, is now showing exclusively on Amazon Prime!
Natives
December 23, 2024
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Three Years of First Features: A Milestone in Nollywood

Discover how the First Features Project is shaping the future of Nollywood with groundbreaking stories and emerging filmmakers.
Dakol Masiyer
July 18, 2024
5 min read