Nigeria at Kurzfilmtage Winterthur 2023: The New Wave
In Nigeria when you say someone is connected, it means the person knows people or possesses the strategic moves to help your life. One way or the other, they can get a problem solved or […]
Theatre’s Legacy in Nollywood: Exploring The Stage-to-Screen Bridge Through the Eyes of 7 Actors
19th-century playwright Oscar Wilde once said: “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms; the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it […]
“The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi is a Breath of Fresh Air” and 13 Key Takeaways from Nollywood Film Club in November
Nollywood Film Club is a diverse haven for criticism, ideas, and global discourse of Nigerian films. At the heart of the club is a community dedicated to deconstructing the latest high-profile Nigerian streaming releases, sparking […]
Showmax’s ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos’ To Be Streamed Outside Africa on Hayu, From December 1
Starting from December 1, the first of several episodes of Season 2 of the hit Showmax series will be available on Hayu (see list of countries below); the remaining four episodes of the season will […]
‘Bank Alert’ Review: The Entertaining Chaos of the Okey Bakassi-Led Variant on the Newfound Wealth Trope
Bank Alert is a comedy drama with an intriguing storyline. The financially distressed protagonist receives a whopping sum of money in his bank account which leads to trouble when the supposed owner comes for him. […]
‘Ololade’ Review: A Modern Twist on Familiar Themes That Fails to Deliver
Ololade opens with a morbid premise. It is a scene that’d set a tone for any viewer. Two figures shrouded in darkness and accompanied by an eerie soundtrack are digging a shallow grave. They pick […]
Talent Agent Waliu Fagbemi Speaks On What Happens When Casting Calls
You may know Waliu Fagbemi from movies like Strangers (2022), Prophetess (2021), Deal or No Deal (2021), Progressive Tailors’ Club (2021), Sugar Rush (2019), Elevator Baby (2019), and King of Boys Part 1 (2018). But […]
‘Grind’ Review: Female Friendship and Hustle Earn the Spotlight in One of Nollywood’s Most Overlooked Drama Series of 2023
Grind, as the title suggests, unfolds as a compelling narrative involving the hustle and hard work necessary to achieve set goals. Similar on-screen explorations of the journey to success, such as Living In Bondage (1992) […]
‘Egun’ Review: Psychological Thriller About Corporate Greed is One of the Better Projects From This Year
Barely thirty minutes into Ègún, I texted my editor: “I wonder who wrote it.” And I meant that in a good way. I had gone into the film completely blind, without any idea of the […]
The Tentmakers: Lagos Fringe Edition Featuring Programs Director Tope Sanni (Preserving Nigeria’s Cinema Culture)
Editor’s Notes: Beyond the commercial theatrical options, there are some film events that try to bring film lovers together to enjoy the communal exhibition of a movie. In this monthly series, titled The Tentmakers, we will […]
