My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
6 months ago
September has a way of demanding stories that feel both grounding and expansive. The rush of the year begins to slow, but not enough to dull our appetite for comforting narratives. This month’s picks spotlight a range of contemporary voices in African literature who each, in their own way, capture the complexities of ordinary lives […]
2 months ago
The Nigerian aviation industry finds itself at the center of a heated debate over justice. Recent incidents involving two passengers have exposed what many perceive as inconsistencies in how violations are handled, raising questions about our collective values as a nation. The controversy began when renowned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde (Kwam1) publicly apologized for an […]
2 months ago
The headlines read like a victory lap: 1 billion naira in 19 days. Everybody Loves Jenifa has just become the fastest Nollywood film to hit that milestone, and Funke Akindele has done it again. But even before its December 13, 2023, premiere, anticipation was feverish. The campaign began long before the official release date, crescendoing […]
3 months ago
In great cinema, a setting is the pulse that shapes the plot, the unseen partner in every conversation, and the mirror that reflects a character’s truths. Some Nigerian filmmakers have long understood this, using the country’s sprawling cities, historic towns, and sacred landscapes not as mere backdrops but as characters with their own moods, histories, […]
3 months ago
A more fitting title for this Netflix drama might be A Fall From Success, a deliberate nod to Tyler Perry’s A Fall From Grace. Both stories orbit around accomplished older women who fall into the snares of younger, opportunistic men. But where Perry’s film leans into melodrama, Devil is a Liar stumbles over its ambition, […]
3 months ago
Five years ago today, Burna Boy released Twice As Tall, a body of work that didn’t just solidify his place at the top of Afrobeats but also helped push Nigerian music further into the global conversation. Before its release, Burna had already made waves with African Giant, earning international attention and Grammy recognition. But Twice […]
3 months ago
During his speech at the 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards on June 27, Kachi Benson declared, “This win is for Nigeria really, and we’d like to dedicate this to Anthony Madu, and every kid out there who has a dream. The world is watching and waiting to hear your story.” For those familiar […]
3 months ago
Nigeria is currently ensnared in a multifaceted web of insecurity that has become a defining feature of contemporary life. Insurgency, farmer-herder conflicts, and organized crime (including kidnapping for ransom) undermine stability and foster widespread fear. The threat of abduction is now constantly embedded into daily routines, especially along high-risk routes like the Wukari-Benue highway. It […]
3 months ago
