Dear Nollywood, The Northerners are (Actually) Watching
Let me begin with a personal story. I grew up in the Northern part of Nigeria, Kaduna to be precise. Although I am not Hausa, one of the languages of my childhood, as you might […]
‘Underbelly’ Review: A Promising Period Drama with Unfulfilled Potential
Directed by Toka McBaror, Underbelly is a period film set in 1976, using the approaching FESTAC event as a backdrop. Ojo (Femi Adebayo) and Afang (Smart Conrad) journey from the Southern region of Nigeria to […]
Tolu Ajayi’s ‘Over The Bridge’ Set for World Premiere in the UK with Screenings in 6 Cities
The makers of Over The Bridge are thrilled to announce that Over the Bridge will have its world premiere in the UK in partnership with BEYOND NOLLYWOOD New Wave Nigerian Cinema, PICTURE HOUSE CINEMAS and […]
Showmax Confirms September 29 Premiere for ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos’, Adds Tania Omotayo and Faith Morey to Upcoming Season
Showmax has confirmed the return date of The Real Housewives of Lagos season 2, premiering 29 September 2023, with new episodes on Fridays. Iyabo Ojo, Toyin Lawani Adebayo, Chioma Ikokwu, Laura Ikeji-Kanu, and Mariam Adeyemi […]
The Peculiar Journey of CJ Obasi’s ‘Mami Wata’: From a Worldwide Festival Run to a Global Theatrical Release
Mami Wata has been charting its own course across the world, taking off at the prestigious Sundance Festival in January. The film boldly adopted a remarkable uncharacteristic trait along the way and dared for more, […]
Netflix’s Next Big Move: Akin Omotoso and Ochre Media to Bring Literature to the Screen in Multiple-title Book Adaptation Partnership
Netflix’s director of content for the Middle East and Africa, Ben Amadasun, announces a multi-title book partnership with South African-based Nigerian filmmaker Akin Omotoso and Ochre Media at the ongoing MIP Africa in Cape Town. […]
The Best Nollywood Films On Netflix
Netflix is the international streaming platform with the most Nollywood movies, consisting of an impressive catalogue of post-theatrical licenses and original titles. Curating from an extensive list, these are some of the best Nigerian films […]
‘Can You See Us’ Review: Zambian Coming Of Age Film Offers a Moving Perspective on Albinism in a Poignant Story
Zambia’s first Netflix feature film, by homegrown director Kenny Mumba, chooses to explore a poignant issue in Zambian society (and the African society at large, especially Southern and Eastern Africa): the negative stigma experienced by […]
Everything We Know About Izu Ojukwu’s ‘77: The Festac Conspiracy’, His Historical Drama Follow-up to ‘76’, with Ramsey Nouah and Rita Dominic Returning
Amidst the vibrant backdrop of the impending Second World African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) of 1977, a riveting drama unfolds as an embittered ex-serviceman is invited to join a movement poised to challenge […]
‘Mikolo’ Review: Admirable Child Actors Shine in a Flawed Flight of Fantasy
Lola (Yvonne Jegede) takes her two kids, inquisitive and adventurous Funke (Pamilerin Ayodeji) and smart and logical Habib (Mofiyinfoluwa Asenuga) to Ondo to spend the holidays with their grandmother (Ayo Mogaji) and also to give […]
