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Here Is Everything We Know About “My Father’s Shadow”

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.

Shalom Tewobola

7 months ago

Afolabi Olalekan’s “Freedom Way” Fails to Aspire Beyond Reiteration and Lamentation

Afolabi Olalekan’s Freedom Way written and produced by Blessing Uzzi, takes a lengthy and laborious 90 minutes to drive home a single point: our lives, as humans and Nigerians, especially, are connected. Uzzi’s script assembles a varied cast to make this point: the co-founders of Easy Go Ride, Themba (Jesse Suntele), Tayo (Ogaranya), and Edi […]

Seyi Lasisi

5 months ago

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

6 months ago

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

8 months ago

What “Children of Blood and Bone” Reveals About Nollywood’s Deeper Struggles

An announcement meant to celebrate African storytelling instead ignited debates about Hollywood’s disregard for Nollywood talent, accusations of cultural interloping, and the perceived insensitivity of Western production teams.

Shalom Tewobola

11 months ago

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Adeoluwa Owu’s “Queen Lateefah” Wraps Up Principal Cinematography

Nollywood director Adeoluwa Owu has concluded principal cinematography for Queen Lateefah, a film that is reportedly set for release in the Nigerian cinemas. Shooting for the film took place in fifteen days, between May 18 and June 2, 2024, with the set graced by an array of Nollywood stars. The cast list includes Kunle Remi, […]

2 years ago

Netflix Sets Release of Sequel Series “Òlòtūré: The Journey” For June

Netflix has announced the forthcoming sequel series to EbonyLife’s crime drama thriller, Òlòtūré, which was released in 2019. The sequel titled Òlòtūré: The Journey will debut on the global streaming platform on June 28, 2024. The series follows an investigative journalist who goes undercover as a sex worker in Nigeria to expose corruption. On her […]

2 years ago

Funke Akindele Unveils Star-studded Cast of Anticipated Film “Finding Me”

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has disclosed the cast of her anticipated project, Finding Me. Through short, transition videos posted on social media from May 14, 2024, to May 28, 2024, the filmmaker gradually revealed the star-studded cast in her latest project whose release is expected soon this year. The cast list includes Femi […]

2 years ago

Interview: Sharon Rotimi Shares Inspiration Behind Monologue Series “All The Women In Me”

Sharon Rotimi’s professional acting career is in its foundational stage, but the actress believes in taking all potential shots at reaching her desired peak. One such shot involves projecting her talent through an unusual approach to storytelling, daring to be different in a fascinating way. This thought birthed her latest monologue series, All The Women […]

2 years ago

Interview: Collins Okoh Walks Us Through His Co-writing Path For “A Tribe Called Judah”

A Tribe Called Judah arrived on Prime Video on the 21st of April 2024. This was after it debuted in Nigerian cinemas last December and became the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever made, amassing a total of 1.4 billion naira in domestic box office revenue. It’s easier to link the blockbuster to Funke Akindele, a formidable […]

2 years ago

“Ụnọ: The F in Family” Spotlights Relationship Hiccups and Reconciliation

Ebuka Njoku marked his directorial debut with the release of Yahoo+ on Netflix in 2023, a crime drama co-produced with Lorenzo Menakaya. The film, which was made with a modest budget, gave us an insight into the kinds of productions the writer-director was interested in championing: films with the use of local languages, with actions […]

2 years ago

Interview: Inside Miss Ezeani’s Transition From Skit Maker to Actor

Chinaza Clara Ezeani, affectionately known as Miss Ezeani, dared to dream. Despite her parents’ discouragement, she longed to study Theatre Arts in school but settled for English language, still hoping that her desire to become an actor would one day come to pass. Drawn to the entertainment cause, the young actor and skit maker decided […]

2 years ago

8 Emerging Nigerian Actors to Watch Out For This Year

The actors Temidayo Akinboro and Martha Ehinome have been honing their craft for years. However, their talents would only come to the fore last year, bringing new attention to their earlier performances. It prompts the question: What catapults an actor into the spotlight? One might be tempted to chalk it up to the brilliance of […]

2 years ago

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Here Is Everything We Know About “My Father’s Shadow”

Afolabi Olalekan’s “Freedom Way” Fails to Aspire Beyond Reiteration and Lamentation

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

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

What “Children of Blood and Bone” Reveals About Nollywood’s Deeper Struggles

Adeoluwa Owu’s “Queen Lateefah” Wraps Up Principal Cinematography

Netflix Sets Release of Sequel Series “Òlòtūré: The Journey” For June

Funke Akindele Unveils Star-studded Cast of Anticipated Film “Finding Me”

Interview: Sharon Rotimi Shares Inspiration Behind Monologue Series “All The Women In Me”

Interview: Collins Okoh Walks Us Through His Co-writing Path For “A Tribe Called Judah”

“Ụnọ: The F in Family” Spotlights Relationship Hiccups and Reconciliation

Interview: Inside Miss Ezeani’s Transition From Skit Maker to Actor

8 Emerging Nigerian Actors to Watch Out For This Year

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