The COVID-19 pandemic has had a considerable negative impact on the film industry in 2020 and 2021. As the world starts to open up, Nigeria’s cinema industry is gradually making
“Comedy is subjective” is a statement one hears often, uttered sometimes in defence of a joke that fails to achieve universal humour. The sentiment is often true, except in the
When HBO’s Euphoria premiered in June 2019, barely anyone knew that the show would become a generational staple. The show not only won the hearts of several Gen-Zers, but it
by Michael Kolawole Juju Stories, the anthology of films by the Surreal 16 Collective is a fascinating shift from Nollywood cockeyed stories. The anthology is a follow-up to the Collective’s
Nigerian contemporary slow fashion womenswear brand, Nola Black, has released a fashion film for its new collection Hey Stranger. Inspired by the pandemic, the new line takes you through all
by Takunda Aaron Chimutashu (Zen The Master) Cinema has long held the incredible ability to simplify complex ideas. Through the power of films, we can travel to other countries and
Basketmouth’s hit comedy series Ghana Jollof tells the story of two Nigerians migrating to Ghana to pursue greener pastures, but the show succeeds in doing more. Although it is Showmax’s
Until her death on the last day of July 2021, Rachel Oniga was one of Nollywood’s most prolific stars making her one of the few actresses qualified to be called
In 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration set up the Project ACT Nollywood with N3 billion to support filmmakers. The fund was to help with capacity building and training for actors
Nonso Bassey is in a sequestered part of his Lagos apartment, wearing a branded La Femme Anjola T-shirt and turquoise fila (hat traditionally worn by the Yoruba people), which he fiddles
Diji Aderogba was watching Big Brother Naija with his mum and sister the first time Ebuka talked about Ghana Jollof, the Showmax original comedy he recently directed. While that felt
After last month’s additions, Showmax has added a ton of interesting TV series to their service ranging from romance to drama, comedy and satire. From Succession, Love Life, Mayans M.C.
The Big Brother Naija franchise is undoubtedly one of the most gargantuan platforms in the country at the moment. From the fans who crowdfund gifts for their favourite housemates to
After putting out well-received movies like The Wedding Party 1 & 2 as well as last year’s DOD: Day of Destiny, Inkblot productions is back with its first movie of the year titled
Basketball is one sport that has transformed lives all over the world and to this course, Walt Disney Studios is working on a biopic with Nigerian director, Akin Omotoso. Titled