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Features, reviews, and essays on film and TV shows from across the African continent

Akay Mason’s “Red Circle” is a Thoughtful Drama that Doesn’t Add Up

The Yoruba people have a saying: “Sátídé ti ọ dà, àti Jímọ́h láti mọ́.” Although there are different iterations of this saying, what they loosely translate to is that tomorrow’s greatness is foreshadowed in the details of today. This often-recycled axiom captures my thoughts after watching the trailer for Akay Mason’s Red Circle which has […]

Seyi Lasisi

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4 months ago

Akay Mason’s “Red Circle” is a Thoughtful Drama that Doesn’t Add Up

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

If you’ve been even remotely active online, the words Achalugo and Odogwu have likely crossed your path, either directly or embedded in brands like Piggyvest’s marketing materials. Perhaps you’ve also encountered the lavish praise hailing Love in Every Word as one of 2025’s cinematic masterpieces, or declarations that Omoni Oboli has revolutionized NollyTube. If we […]

Shalom Tewobola

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6 months ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

Beloved West African Romcoms, “Isoken” and “Potato Potahto” Leaving Netflix

Two beloved West African romantic comedies, Jade Osiberu’s Isoken and the Ghanaian-Nigerian collaboration Potato Potahto, are bidding farewell to Netflix on January 17, marking the end of their six-year streaming journey since their 2017 releases. Isoken stands as a jewel in Nollywood’s limited romantic comedy catalog. The film, produced by Tribe85 Productions and distributed by […]

Shalom Tewobola

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9 months ago

Beloved West African Romcoms, “Isoken” and “Potato Potahto” Leaving Netflix

My Life In Nollywood: John Chizoba Vincent

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features independent filmmaker, cinematographer and screenwriter, John Chizoba Vincent. John Chizoba Vincent’s first love was music. As a child growing up in […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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9 months ago

My Life In Nollywood: John Chizoba Vincent

“King of Boys” 3: What More Can Kemi Adetiba Offer?

The King of Boys (KOB) franchise will return in December this year for its third installment, King of Boys: The Beginning of the End. A social media post from the award-winning filmmaker Kemi Adetiba, revealed a video call with Sola Sobowale, the lead actress of the series, teasing a reunion. KOB was first released in […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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10 months ago

“King of Boys” 3: What More Can Kemi Adetiba Offer?

FilmOne Entertainment Unveils Nigeria 2024 Box Office Scorecard 

Ahead of the release of her official yearbook for 2024, FilmOne Entertainment, a leading Nigerian film production, marketing and distribution outfit, has unveiled her box office scoreboard for the previous year. The scoreboard is a concise representation of the metrics and commercial successes of both Nollywood and non-Nollywood titles in the domestic cinemas. According to […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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10 months ago

FilmOne Entertainment Unveils Nigeria 2024 Box Office Scorecard 

Valentine’s Day Promises “Reel Love”, A Co-Production Between Timini Egbuson, Kayode Kasum, and FilmOne Studios

Award-winning Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson and celebrated filmmaker Kayode Kasum are set to enchant audiences with Reel Love, a heartfelt romantic drama that beautifully explores themes of love, culture, and storytelling. The highly anticipated premiere will take place on Sunday, 9th February 2025, in Lagos, with the nationwide release following on Friday, 14th February 2025—just […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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10 months ago

Valentine’s Day Promises “Reel Love”, A Co-Production Between Timini Egbuson, Kayode Kasum, and FilmOne Studios

Jingle Bells and Nollywood’s Year-End Showdown

In the center of a metaphorical boxing ring, three Nollywood filmmakers step into the spotlight: Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Jade Osiberu. Akindele steps forward with her tried-and-true champion, Everybody Loves Jenifa, a franchise that has consistently won the hearts of Nigerian cinema enthusiasts. Toyin Abraham counters with Alakada: Bad and Boujiee. And completing the […]

Shalom Tewobola

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10 months ago

Jingle Bells and Nollywood’s Year-End Showdown
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