Three Nigerian films have been selected for a showcase in Hollywood, California on February 28 and March 1, 2025. 

The selected films are The Man Died, The Weekend and Mai Martaba.

The films will showcase Nigerian stories and culture at the 2025 Nollywood in Hollywood event holding at Hollywood’s most prestigious screening venue, The Egyptian Theater and at Norris Theater on the campus of the world’s best film institution, the University of Southern California.

The event was founded in 2018 by Nigerian-American filmmaker, Ose Oyamendan, as a cultural diplomacy tool to enable the world see a different, better side of Nigeria through the exhibition of Nigerian films and talents.

Since its inception, the event has showcased the works and talents of the best in the Nigerian film industry. 

Filmmakers whose works have screened at the showcase include Steve Gukas, Kunle Afoloyan, Jade Osiberu, Kemi Adetiba, Tope Oshin, Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, C J Obasi, Daniel Ademinokan, Desmond Ovbiagele and Akin Omotosho.