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Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

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 […]

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Durban FilmMart Spotlights Promising Nigerian Project

The Durban FilmMart, one of Africa’s premier film industry events, returns for its 16th edition from July 18-21. The festival continues its legacy as the continent’s leading platform for co-production, networking, and film financing. Under the theme Bridges Not Borders: Stories That Unite, this year’s market aims to strengthen creative connections across Africa by bringing […]

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2 days ago

Durban FilmMart Spotlights Promising Nigerian Project

Inside “3 Cold Dishes:” Asurf Oluseyi’s Boldest Film Yet

Asurf Oluseyi is a filmmaker who refuses to play it safe. Best known for his breakout directorial debut Hakkunde (2017) and the crowd-pleasing Kasanova (2019), his work straddles the commercial and the conscious, often spotlighting underrepresented narratives through a human cinematic lens. His latest project, 3 Cold Dishes, a Pan-African thriller tackling sex trafficking, premiered […]

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2 days ago

Inside “3 Cold Dishes:” Asurf Oluseyi’s Boldest Film Yet

Noon Dave Is Making Soulful Afrobeats

In an age where many emerging artists chase virality, Noon Dave charts a course rooted in patience and musical depth. The Lagos-born singer-songwriter, now signed to Chocolate City, has spent the past few years quietly refining his sound and voice, building a career on steady artistic growth. Rather than burst onto the scene with a […]

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5 days ago

Noon Dave Is Making Soulful Afrobeats

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 […]

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5 days ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

The Problem With Hollywood’s Africa 

Even high-profile music projects like Beyoncé’s Black Is King, despite its visual splendor, fall into the trap of cultural oversimplification. While the production aims to celebrate African heritage, it inadvertently reinforces a romanticized vision that flattens the continent’s complexities.

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The Problem With Hollywood’s Africa 

What Does A Cannes Selection Mean for Nigerian Film?

For the first time in its 80-year history, the Cannes Film Festival will feature a Nigerian film in official competition. This comes via My Father’s Shadow, selected for the Un Certain Regard section, an arena reserved for bold, original voices in global cinema. It’s a long-awaited moment for Africa’s most populous nation, now stepping onto […]

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3 weeks ago

What Does A Cannes Selection Mean for Nigerian Film?

What is Happening in Baze University? 

Reports have emerged that 21-year-old Baze University student Ibrahim Abubakar Khalil is facing accusations of sexual harassment from 15 women. Hadiza Shehu has come forward as a spokesperson, claiming to have gathered testimonies from numerous alleged victims.  The women who have shared their experiences describe a troubling pattern of manipulation and unwanted sexual advances. University […]

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3 weeks ago

What is Happening in Baze University? 

5 Books to Keep You Turning Pages This April

April is supposed to be all flowers, fresh starts, and softly filtered light. But if your idea of a good time is less blooming and more betrayals, breakdowns, and big reveals, this list is for you. These books will grip you by the throat, whisper secrets in your ear, and leave you side-eyeing everyone you […]

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5 Books to Keep You Turning Pages This April
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