Tinubu Again Movement Engages Nollywood for 2027 Support

On October 8, 2026, the Tinubu Again Movement organized a stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba, Delta State, to rally Nollywood actors, musicians, and other entertainers in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for the 2027 presidential election. Founded by Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence and former Zamfara State Governor, the event was titled “Creative Voices for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.” Dr Auwal Abdullahi Aliyu, the Director-General of the movement, emphasized the importance of the creative industry to Nigeria's economy, citing the establishment of the Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy.

He mentioned key appointments within the sector, including Obi Asika as Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture and Ali Nuhu as Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation. The movement aims to mobilize the creative sector nationwide and urged industry professionals to support its #20MVForTinubu initiative.

Veteran comedian Baba K expressed the entertainers' commitment to supporting Tinubu, stating, “We go do for you, if you do for us.”.