A lot has happened this year but what seems to stick to everyone’s mind is that this was the year a global pandemic caused the whole world to stop still. However, some positive things happened in the world of Nigerian filmmaking during the first half of this year and we’d like to refresh your memory by running through them.
Netflix announced its presence in Nigeria via this tweet on February 25th.
N is for Naija. N is for Nollywood. N is the 14th alphabet. 14 is also how many great talents you're looking at. N is for Netflix. But most importantly…hello, Nigeria! pic.twitter.com/js8z3LIyM3
— Netflix Nigeria (@NetflixNaija) February 25, 2020
The Annual AMVCAs took place in March and we talked about the outfits for days.

Who would have thought Omoshola was way ahead of his time with this mask?
The Critics Company, which consists of teenage sci-fi filmmakers in Kaduna, was nominated for the Webby Awards for social media in the Art and Culture Category.

Although they did not win the award, we are still very proud of them for being the first Nigerians to be nominated for this award alongside big media names such as BBC Culture, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and Art Basel.
We received a teaser for Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys 2.
I ain't playing with y'all this year.
— Kemi Adetiba (@kemiadetiba) March 16, 2020
ARE YOU READY??? LET'S GOOOOOO!!! #FindTheKOBIITeaser#KOBTeaserHunt#KingOfBoysSequel #WhereIsKOBIITeaser #KOBFEVER #KOBSeasonHasOfficiallyReturned. pic.twitter.com/ESNR3y81R5
Netflix announced its partnership with Mo Abudu to bring to life two of our favorite classics.
📣We’ve got MAJOR news for you today! Netflix has partnered with acclaimed producer @MoAbudu to bring you two of Nigeria’s most beloved literary classics to screens around the world! 📚🎥 pic.twitter.com/3zAE4zAndH
— Netflix Nigeria (@NetflixNaija) June 12, 2020
We are getting a series-adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives and a film adaptation of Prof. Wole Soyinka’s Death And The King’s Horseman!
Ikorodu bois received their much-deserved recognition.
This is awesome! We would love to have you guys at the #Extraction 2 premiere…DM us and we’ll get you there! https://t.co/6eufmJMgT7
— Russo Brothers (@Russo_Brothers) June 24, 2020
We got a teaser for Nollywood’s first time-travel movie.
CHANGE . YOUR . DESTINY. Watch this stunning reveal teaser for our upcoming film #DOD #dodthemovie #jujufi #familyfirst pic.twitter.com/Uq5RtmUM9M
— Niyi Akinmolayan (@niyiakinmolayan) June 29, 2020
This movie is going to change the game in Nigerian filmmaking and we are here for it.
Always wanted to see a film which shows your secondary school experience with bush baby, lady koi koi, and mami water? It’s coming
Bush baby, Madam KoiKoi and more 😈🙆🏽♀️ #ManifestationTheMovie official trailer. pic.twitter.com/TNAzdthQ2U
— Efe Irele (@EfeIrele) June 24, 2020
We got a poster for a Nollywood LGBT film titled ÌFÈ.

We don’t know when and what platform the film will be released but we can’t wait.
Genevieve Nnaji was selected as a member of the 2020 Class of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
I’m honored to be a member of the family. Thank you @TheAcademy !! https://t.co/KBmza9he9E
— Genevieve Nnaji MFR (@GenevieveNnaji1) July 1, 2020
Director, Akin Omotoso, was also selected as a member and we are super proud of them.
It’s been an interesting first half of the year and we look forward to what the rest of the year has to offer. Hopefully, it’s more good news.