XANDERXO ENTERTAINMENT
Nigerian telecommunications company MTN has partnered with actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli to unveil seven Christmas-themed films, in a collaboration aimed at promoting local storytelling and making Nigerian entertainment more accessible to audiences.
The films were unveiled during a Christmas Movie Mixer hosted by MTN Nigeria in Lagos on November 7, 2026. The event brought together actors, filmmakers, content creators and other industry stakeholders to celebrate the festive season and the growing opportunities within Nigeria’s creative industry.
The collaboration features productions under Omoni Oboli TV and forms part of efforts to connect Nigerian audiences with locally produced entertainment through digital platforms.
One of the major highlights of the partnership is its focus on affordability. Through MTN’s YouTube data bundles, viewers are expected to have more affordable access to the productions, potentially reducing the cost of streaming films online.
Speaking at the event, Oboli expressed excitement about the opportunity to make her productions more accessible, explaining that wider viewership could improve the earning potential of filmmakers while creating more employment opportunities for actors and other professionals.
The seven productions include Seasoned With Love, Christmas on Budget, Memories on the Rooftop, Promise Me December, A Bride for the Season, Christmas Between Worlds and Short Sweet 2.
The project also highlights the increasing importance of digital distribution in the Nigerian film industry, particularly as filmmakers explore alternative ways of reaching audiences beyond traditional cinema releases.
For MTN, the partnership reflects an effort to contribute to the creative economy by supporting content distribution and helping local productions reach wider audiences.
With seven festive titles in the pipeline, the collaboration presents another opportunity for Nigerian filmmakers to connect with viewers during one of the year’s most active entertainment seasons.
