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ESIFF 2023: Jay Franklyn Jituboh Describes Challenges in Making “The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi”

December 1, 2023 by Michael Aromolaran

Braving a harmattan haze on Thursday morning, filmmakers and press members gathered at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, in Benin, for an interactive session, on the first day of the

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My Life In Nollywood: Stanley Okorie

November 29, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Every week, Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to hear their fascinating background, their behind-the-scenes stories, and more. Today,

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This Former Lecturer Is Helping Young African Filmmakers Produce Better Stories

November 28, 2023 by Culture Custodian

Bernard Muhia, bird story agency When Thomas Bundi realised that Africa could be better represented on the big screen, it took him a while to work out how to

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More Action, Intrigues, And Suspense As Wura Returns For Season Two

November 16, 2023 by Alex Omenye

Following the success of its first season, Showmax Original action thriller, Wura is back for a second season and premieres on Monday, 4 December 2023, with four new episodes every

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In-House: Iconic Africa Magic Shows

November 14, 2023 by Adetoun Samiat

Before online streaming platforms were available in Nigeria, one of the major sources of entertainment accessible to Nigerian households was cable television. For a few hours a day, families were

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AFRIFF 2023 Signs Off With Grand Annual Awards

November 13, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

The week-long 12th edition of the Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF peaked on Saturday 11th November, 2023 at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos with the celebration of outstanding individuals and

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Accelerate TV Celebrates Five Young Filmmakers At AFRIFF 2023

November 13, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

One of the highlights of the 12th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF 2023) is the celebration of young, independent filmmakers who are attempting to make their imprints

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“Shaka ILembe” Season 1 Review: The Rise of A Legendary South African King

November 13, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Shaka ILembe, a South African historical epic series set in the 18th century, is based on the origin and making of the legendary Zulu king Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as

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Funke Akindele and Adeoluwa Owu Aim To Light Up December With “A Tribe Called Judah”

November 10, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

Having formally launched her own production company Funke Akindele Network (FAAN), award-winning Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele is set to release a new film A Tribe Called Judah this

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“Madam Koi-Koi” Review: A Ghost Story That Doesn’t Scare Much

November 9, 2023 by Michael Aromolaran

You could scarcely escape the Madam Koi Koi ghost stories if you attended a Nigerian secondary school in the ‘90s and aughts. Several versions of the story exist, no doubt

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Ozzy Agu Battles Corporate Pressure As “Over the Bridge” Screens At AFRIFF 2023

November 8, 2023 by Adetoun Samiat

Following its successful world premiere in the UK, in October, Over the Bridge , which revolves around Folarin Marinho, an investment banker who grapples with alcohol addiction and sporadic panic

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Redefining Closure: An Alternative Ending to the Top Boy Finale

November 8, 2023 by Daniel Akinmade Emejulu

Step into a gripping alternate universe full of unexpected twists across East London in this must-read alternative ending to Top Boy

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Nigerian Film Critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo Joins IDFA As Jury Member

November 7, 2023 by Alex Omenye

Nigerian Film Critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo Joins IDFA 2023 As Jury

Nigerian writer and film critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo will be serving as a member of the jury for the 2023 International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA) in Amsterdam which is slated to

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Igbo Excellence on Display as “Afamefuna- An Nwa Boy Story” Screens At Afriff 2023

November 7, 2023 by Adetoun Samiat

Newly minted millionaire Afamefuna Okoli is throwing his deceased father a lavish memorial somewhere in the heart of Nnewi, Anambra State, in the company of his radiant wife, Amaka, and

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AFRIFF 2023 Opens With “Orah”

November 6, 2023 by Adetoun Samiat

The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) opened its doors to film enthusiasts and stakeholders from all over the world for its twelfth edition with great fanfare, on Sunday the 5th