Nancy Isime has built a career across modelling, television presenting and acting. After years in front of the camera, the Nollywood actress is preparing to take on a new role as an executive producer, applying her experience in the entertainment industry to a project of her own.

In an Instagram video shared on October 7, 2026, Isime announced the project and admitted that she was nervous about taking on the responsibility.

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“This is my first production as executive producer. I can’t lie, I am nervous and wondering if I am ready, but I think it’s about time; I have also tried,” she said.

Isime also plans to document the production, giving fans a look at the process as the film takes shape. She intends to share updates on production meetings, creative decisions, successes and challenges along the way.

“My first film as an Executive Producer. And I want you to come along for the entire journey,” she added.

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Her experience in television includes hosting The Nancy Isime Show, which launched in 2019. She also made her acting debut in the 2011 television series Echoes and has since appeared in Nollywood productions, including Blood Sisters, Shanty Town and The Wait.

Isime began her entertainment career as a model before moving into television presenting and acting, building experience across different parts of the industry before venturing into film production.

The film’s title, cast, storyline and release date have yet to be announced.

“Dear Ajayi” Makes History as First Nigerian Production in Venice Damilola Orimogunje’s “Dear Ajayi” has been selected for the 2026 Giornate degli Autori, also known as Venice Days, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The selection makes it the first Nigerian production to compete in the Venice Days section. The Nigeria-Germany co-production will have its world premiere as part of the competition.

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Set in 1990s southwestern Nigeria, “Dear Ajayi” follows two sisters, Ade and Titi Ajayi, whose lives have gone in very different directions. Ade is a committed Christian and the main breadwinner in the family, while Titi is an aspiring singer who has chosen a more independent path. When their paralysed mother requires care, the sisters have no choice but to come back together.

Orimogunje wrote and directed the film. The cast includes Bimbo Akintola as Ade and Tosin Adeyemi as Titi, alongside Lanre Hassan, William Benson, Antar Laniyan, Uzoamaka Power, Michelle Dede and Chioma Omeruah, (Chigul)

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Re Olunuga composed the music, while KC Obiajulu served as cinematographer. The film was produced by 2o9ine Films, with Mayana Films, Depth and Optics Productions and Zynox Productions joining as co-production partners.

The film received support from the Hubert Bals Fund+ Europe, while Luminalia is handling its world sales

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Ahead of its Venice premiere, the first trailer gives viewers a look at the Ajayi family and the strained relationship between the two sisters.

Dear Ajayi will have its press and industry screening on September 4, with public screenings scheduled for September 10 and 12 during Venice Days.

Watch the trailer below.

YouTube is no longer limited to music videos, skits and short clips. Nollywood filmmakers have increasingly used the platform to release full-length movies, giving viewers another way to find recent Nigerian films without moving between different streaming services.

For anyone looking for something to watch, the options range from family drama and straight drama to comedy. Here are five Nollywood films currently available through the YouTube channels associated with their releases.

Alechenu – Family Drama (Biodun Stephen TV)

“Alechenu” is a family drama directed by Biodun Stephen and available on “Biodun Stephen TV” on YouTube. The film stars Royal Aziomaku in the title role, alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Mike Ezuruonye, Femi Adebayo and Blessing Jessica Obasi-Nze. Following its cinema release in July, the movie is now available for viewers who want to watch it on YouTube.

The film follows 13-year-old Alechenu, an autistic boy who leaves his home in Oyo and travels to Lagos in search of the mother he has never met. Armed with only a photograph and his birth certificate, he sets out to find her, but the search takes him into a family carrying secrets of its own. What begins as a young boy’s attempt to find his mother gradually becomes a journey into questions about his identity, his family and where he truly belongs.

Beauty of Us – Drama (NollyFamily TV)

“Beauty of Us” is a Nollywood drama starring Chinenye Nnebe and Daniel Etim Effiong. The full movie is available on “NollyFamily TV” on YouTube, where it is listed as “BEAUTY OF US (Full Movie) – DANIEL ETIM, CHINENYE NNEBE 2026 Latest Nollywood New Movie”.

The story follows characters whose relationships are tested by the choices they make and the circumstances they find themselves in. As personal interests and emotions begin to affect those relationships, the characters are forced to deal with the consequences of their decisions. With Nnebe and Etim Effiong leading the cast, the film offers a relationship-focused drama built around conflict, choices and the complications that follow.

Sibe – Comedy (Bimbo Ademoye TV)

“Sibe” is a comedy starring Bimbo Ademoye, Uche Montana, Uzor Arukwe and Deyemi Okanlawon. The film is available on “Bimbo Ademoye TV” on YouTube and runs for about 2 hours and 25 minutes. Ademoye takes on the title role, bringing the Sibe character she previously featured in her online content into a full-length movie.

The story follows Sibe as she finds herself caught up in a series of situations that turn everyday encounters into comic trouble. As the events unfold, her personality and the people around her drive the film’s humour, with one situation leading to another. For viewers who enjoy Bimbo Ademoye’s comedic roles, Sibe offers a longer story built around the character rather than a short online skit.

The Party Crashers – Romantic Drama (Omoni Oboli TV)

“The Party Crashers” is a 2026 romantic drama directed by Isioma Osaje and produced by Susan Ogutuga, with Omoni Oboli serving as executive producer. The film stars Michael Dappa, Sophia Chisom, Ihionu Sydney Chisom, Juliet Dunu and Chidera Frankline, and is available on “Omoni Oboli TV” on YouTube. It runs for about one hour and 34 minutes.

The film follows Chidi, a man buried in debt who presents himself as a successful logistics entrepreneur, and Amaka, an influencer whose glamorous lifestyle is also built on appearances. They meet at a lavish dinner and quickly develop a relationship, but their romance becomes complicated as Chidi’s creditors close in and Amaka’s carefully constructed image starts to fall apart. When the truth about their separate deceptions begins to surface, the couple must confront whether their relationship can survive what they have been hiding from each other.

Chika’s Secret – Drama (Uche Nancy TV)

“Chika’s Secret” is a Nollywood drama starring Ebube Obio and Mike Ezuruonye, with the full movie available on “Uche Nancy TV” on YouTube. The movie was uploaded on July 5, 2026, and has a runtime of about 1 hour and 37 minutes.

The film centres on Chika and the secret that gives the story its title, with events around her gradually bringing hidden issues to the surface. As the characters deal with the consequences of what has been kept from them, the story develops through personal relationships, difficult choices and revelations.

From family drama to comedy and romance, these five films offer different options for a Nollywood movie night.