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Izu Ojukwu’s “77: The FESTAC Conspiracy” Rekindles Historic Nostalgia at A Stunning Intimate Event

The recent event for 77: The FESTAC Conspiracy was a remarkable celebration of history, cinema, and creativity. Held at IMAX Lekki, the event drew an eager crowd that included industry professionals, cast members, dignitaries, and the press, all excited to witness the magic of Nigerian cinema unfolding on the big screen. As the sequel to […]

Adedamola Adedayo

11 months ago

Interview: Blessing Uzzi On Telling Authentic Nigerian Stories

Blessing Uzzi doesn’t credit her latest film, Freedom Way, with any grand formula for success. Despite securing premieres at two international film festivals and one of Africa’s largest, she remains refreshingly chill. In her words, “That wasn’t the plan.” As a filmmaker who seamlessly switches between writing, directing, and producing, based on her creative instincts, […]

Shalom Tewobola

11 months ago

Circuits Streaming Platform Is Poised To Deliver Premium African Cinema Content

African cinema gets another feather in its cap as Circuits, an international subscription-based video-on-demand streaming platform launches this December with the best of content for the holiday season. Tailored to meet Afrocentric film needs while catering to a global audience, the platform will join the list of African-owned streamers such as Showmax, IrokoTV and IbakaTV […]

Adedamola Adedayo

11 months ago

“At Ease” Review: A Nollywood Microcosm of War-induced Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Awareness on mental health issues is low in a society like Nigeria where such issues are often trivialized and perceived as less consequential than physical health problems. In spite of the abysmal knowledge, an estimated 20% of the population is believed to be experiencing one form of mental illness or the other. Unfortunately, these individuals […]

Adedamola Adedayo

11 months ago

Jade Osiberu’s Romantic Comedy “Christmas In Lagos” Is Set To Light Up The Yuletide Season

Every year, during Christmas, Nollywood engages her audience with cinema projects to match the aura and celebration of the season. In the past, we have had both Christmas-themed productions such as Kunle Afolayan’s A Naija Christmas (2021) and Christmas In Miami (2021) non-Christmas-themed productions such as Funke Akindele’s Battle On Buka Street (2022) and A […]

Adedamola Adedayo

11 months ago

What Netflix’s Changing Compensation Models Might Mean for Nollywood

Before Netflix transformed Nollywood’s financial landscape in 2020, Nigerian filmmakers navigated a labyrinth of revenue streams that shaped the industry we know today. Understanding this history—and the revolutionary impact of streaming—becomes crucial as Netflix contemplates a shift in its compensation model. The story of how filmmakers generated revenue begins in the post-colonial era, decades before […]

Shalom Tewobola

11 months ago

Interview: Mike Afolarin Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

From behind-the-scenes dreamer to Nollywood breakout star, Mike Afolarin has emerged as one of the industry’s most compelling new talents. After capturing audiences in the critically acclaimed Far From Home (2022), he has continued to demonstrate his versatility in 2024 releases like House of Ga’a and, most recently, in his role in Freedom Way, which screened at […]

Shalom Tewobola

11 months ago

Femi Adebayo Marks Directorial Debut on Anticipated Netflix Series “Seven Doors”

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, is set to make his directorial debut in Seven Doors, a series set for release this December on Netflix. Transporting viewers back to 18th and 19th century Nigeria, the limited series explores the intersection of tradition, history, and drama—yielding relatable themes such as love, betrayal, power, kingship, family […]

Adedamola Adedayo

11 months ago

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Izu Ojukwu’s “77: The FESTAC Conspiracy” Rekindles Historic Nostalgia at A Stunning Intimate Event

Interview: Blessing Uzzi On Telling Authentic Nigerian Stories

Circuits Streaming Platform Is Poised To Deliver Premium African Cinema Content

“At Ease” Review: A Nollywood Microcosm of War-induced Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Jade Osiberu’s Romantic Comedy “Christmas In Lagos” Is Set To Light Up The Yuletide Season

What Netflix’s Changing Compensation Models Might Mean for Nollywood

Interview: Mike Afolarin Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

Femi Adebayo Marks Directorial Debut on Anticipated Netflix Series “Seven Doors”

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