The 8 Best Nollywood Movies of 2023
What a year! Our best Nollywood films of the year touch important subjects and all find a way to weave their narratives around crucial topics in Nigerian society. Whether it has opted for the comedy […]
From Nancy Meyers to John Wick: A Jade Osiberu Retrospective
If you’re a young up-and-coming filmmaker in the country right now, you probably want to be Jade Osiberu ‘when you grow up.’ In less than a decade, Osiberu has become a force to reckon within […]
Our Best Nollywood Films of 2023, So Far
Nollywood does more than comedies and action films, you’d be surprised. Quite a number of cinema releases in the past few months prove that. The question is if and how many people saw them, ranging […]
From Stage to Screen: The Artistry of Olarotimi Fakunle Knows No Bound
EXCLUSIVE: From the shining lights of theatre stages around the world to the klieg lights and silver screen of Nollywood, Olarotimi Fakunle’s artistry knows no bounds. Though some may consider him a newcomer, theatre enthusiasts […]
In Defense of ‘Gangs of Lagos’ and The Future of Our Films
True to its title, Gangs of Lagos, Prime Video’s debut African original film, directed by filmmaker Jadesola Osiberu, depicts an impoverished and chaotic neighborhood that bursts into a bloodbath. A hybrid work that integrates components […]
Movie Review: Jade Osiberu’s ‘Gangs of Lagos’ is a Timely Allegory
Art, the cliche goes, imitates life. A friend, H, sat by the window in a Lagos Danfo. She was enduring the infamous Lagos go-slow. Her head nestled on the glass, and she held her phone […]
#WKMUpQuiz: Which Gangs of Lagos Character Are You?
Gangs of Lagos is a crime drama directed by Jade Osiberu streaming on Prime Video as their first African original film. Try out our personality quiz to find out which of the characters is your […]
Everything We Know About ‘Gangs of Lagos’, Jade Osiberu’s Gritty Crime Drama Set for Prime Video
Marking a grand entrance into Nollywood and looking to gain momentum against Netflix, their streaming rival, Amazon Prime Video has ticked several items off its newcomer’s to-do list. From post theatrical licensing deals with Anthill […]
