When Damilola Edima is murdered and framed by the Nigerian police, his ageing father Paul (played by Richard Mofe-Damijo) shockingly isn’t seized by a murderous rage. Instead, all Paul wants
One of the most interesting developments with Nollywood in the present dispensation is the readiness of her filmmakers to think out of the box and undertake projects that not only
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele, most recently remembered as producer-director of top two highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time Battle On Buka Street and Omo Ghetto: The Saga, has returned
Kemi Adetiba, one of Nollywood’s leading filmmakers, is known for the commercially successful film franchises, The Wedding Party and King of Boys. In 2021, following the initial success of the
The Devil’s Work, directed by veteran Ghallywood filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso, is a detective thriller limited series based on an investigation into the murder of an NGO boss, Madam Judy Laing.
Inspired by the phrase “losing daylight” commonly used by filmmakers and cinematographers who are racing against the clock to fit a series of shoots into daytime. This exhibition is a
While it is the wish of every filmmaker to tell a story, how they go about achieving this differs. Filmmaking in Nigeria, dubbed Nollywood, has undergone many unspoken reforms, with
Traditional stories of love and romance usually end on positive notes with the embattled pair fulfilling the “and they lived happily ever after” prophecy. Such stories are often trapped between
In the art of storytelling, visuals act like pillars upon which narratives are woven. Indeed, for the majority of people, the adage seeing is believing holds true, as what one
Netflix recently unveiled a lineup of Nigerian shows coming to the streaming platform, amongst them are spin-off series to critically acclaimed films: Aníkúlápó and Òlòtūré. Given that both movies’ endings
Children’s movies generally fall under two categories. Those only children of a certain age can enjoy, usually because the movies are irredeemably silly; and those both children and adults can
Award-winning Nigerian screenwriter Dami Elebe is the head writer for the highly anticipated second season of Showmax’s popular series Flawsome. Known for her exceptional storytelling as seen in the TV
Director Imoh Umoren delves into gender stereotypes and barriers in his upcoming film Field of Play. The movie, which is set to hit theaters in October 2023, hints at a
After a two-year hiatus, The Men’s Club is back. The Nigerian show follows the ever-chaotic lives of four friends—Aminu, Lanre, Louis, and Tayo—as they navigate through love, betrayal, business, family,