AFRIFF 2024: ‘Dynamite’ Review
AFRIFF: Music exists at the core of Uche Aguh’s Dynamite, a short film in which a music star`s facade of perfection dissolves as she finds new love in the most familiar of places: her band. […]
AFRIFF 2024: ‘Phoenix Fury’ Review
AFRIFF: To weave a fictionalized past and present into a working tapestry of film is a test of many aspects of the process: the writing must be tight and every excess must be trimmed; the […]
AFRIFF 2024: ‘The Man Died’ Review
AFRIFF: To adapt a book is a struggle of ideas, to adapt a Soyinka book is a struggle of ideas and style, to adapt The Man Died is a struggle of ideas, style, form and […]
The 10 Best Nollywood Movies of 2021
The question came up, “why ten?”. I took time to ponder, “it could be 25, we should even be listing 50. It’s a celebration of movies for Christ’s sake”. But the industry is not there […]
Best Nollywood Directors in 2021
A film director has a style, and after multiple projects, a pattern is detectable, even when working across different genres and eras. Their influence, depending on the kind of project, can be seen and felt […]
Best Nollywood Actresses and Actors in 2021
Welcome to our ranking of the best performers in the Nollywood movies we watched this year. We reviewed quite a number of Nollywood movies, and one argument that has repeated itself throughout the year is […]
2021 AMAA Winners List: Nigerians are Given Five More Reasons to Anticipate Eyimofe’s Return
The African Movie Academy Awards 2021, hosted by actress-comedian Chigul, took place on Sunday night. Representing Nigeria were Eyimofe, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, La Femme Anjola, Ayinla, Shadow Parties, and Oba Bi Olorun in various […]
‘Alter Ego’ Movie Review: The Wrong Story at a Wrong Time
Alter Ego is one of the less than a dozen movies Omotola Jalade has appeared in, in the last decade. This Moses Inwang (Lockdown) picture since its theatrical release in 2017 has found its way […]
Gulder Ultimate Search: Toke Makinwa Under Pressure, as Fans Agitate for Host Replacement
Written by Okediran AdeyemiTwitter : OkediranAdeyem1Instagram: Yemi_Write It is quite disheartening and pathetic to see, that the most anticipated television show in Nigeria, Gulder Ultimate Search, is not getting as much favourable reaction as a lot of the fans had thought […]
‘Detour’ Review: An Undercooked Mystery-Thriller
Jide Okeke’s 2021 film, Detour, is a mystery thriller about a journalist, Tara, played by Jemima Osunde, who wakes mysteriously in a forest without any memory of who she is or how she got there. […]
AFRIFF 2021 Day Three: What is Nollywood Doing Wrong as the Industry Awaits an Oscar Nomination?
The second session on the third day was titled Oscars Race: Rules and Eligibility for Nigerian Submission for International Feature Category. It covered the frustrating relationship Nollywood has had with the Academy of Motion Picture […]
AFRIFF 2021 Day Two: Amazon Prime Video’s Strategy to Rival Netflix in Sub-Saharan Africa
The tenth anniversary of AFRIFF (Africa International Film Festival) opened on Sunday, 7th November 2021. Day 2 saw its first panel session: The Stakeholders: Amazon Prime Video Introduction to African Filmmakers. It was moderated by […]
Babatunde Apalowo, Kemi Lala Akindoju Film, ‘In the Shadows of Good Fortune’ Heads to Marrakech for Post Production Lab
EXCLUSIVE: In the Shadows of Good Fortune has been selected for the 7th Atlas Workshops post-production lab at the Marrakech International Film Festival, taking place from December 1-5, 2024. This selection positions the film, directed […]
You Can’t Go Wrong With These 11 Nollywood Movies Right Now
Have you been feeling out of touch with Nollywood lately? 2024 has had its fair share of underwhelming releases, so it’s easy to feel like the magic is fading. But before you give up, why […]
Multicultural Drama ‘Accroché’ Brings Benin, Nigeria, and Ghana to the Big Screen
Accroché (Hooked), a West African collaboration that unites creative talents from Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, and Ghana, is a cross-cultural film set to debut at the Abuja International Film Festival on October 29, 2024. […]
‘Inside Life’ Review: To See, To Know and Be Aware in Clarence Peters’ Aptly Titled Thriller Series
When the lens of Clarence Peters isn’t capturing stunning music videos, it periodically gives a shot at Nollywood. A visual storyteller, Peters’ creative canvas extends beyond the realm of award-winning music videos. His short film […]
EbonyLife’s ‘Blood Sisters’ Prepares Season 2 Netflix Return
Mo Abudu has officially announced a second season of Netflix Original Series Blood Sisters. According to the Instagram Post, the series produced by EbonyLife studios and co-led by Nancy Isime and Ini Dima Okojie will […]
The Complex Journey of Nigerian Adaptations: What ‘Things Fall Apart’ Tells Us
On September 26, 2024, Hollywood publication Variety reported that British powerhouse Idris Elba (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) would play Okonkwo in a TV adaptation of “Things Fall Apart”, Chinua Achebe’s iconic 1958 novel. Many […]
Everything We Know About ‘At Ease,’ Premiering on Prime Video
Following closely on the heels of A Father’s Love, At Ease marks the sixth entry in a successful run for the First Features slate that is empowering first-time Nigerian directors. Narratives like this can be […]
‘Lísàbí’ Review: The Uprising Impresses Visually But Falters with Rebellious Plot
Lísàbí: The Uprising is an ambitious attempt to bring the story of Lísàbí Agbongbo Akala, the legendary Yoruba hero, to the screen. Loosely based on the actual historical event, the Netflix film showcases Lísàbí’s defiance […]
‘This is Love’ Documentary Unveils Poster, Previews Story of LGBTQ+ Resilience in Nigeria
The first poster for This is Love, an upcoming Nigerian documentary directed by Victor Ugoo Njoku and Neec Nonso, has been officially unveiled. The poster launch comes ahead of the documentary’s release, which delves into […]
Kenyan-Nigerian Duo’s ‘1 Woman, 1 Bra’ Selected for Venice’s Biennale College Cinema
The Kenyan-Nigerian film project 1 Woman, 1 Bra, produced by Nigerian filmmaker Josh Olaoluwa (GRIND) and directed by Kenyan filmmaker Vincho Nchogu, has been selected as one of twelve projects to participate in the 13th […]