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Review: Editi Effiong’s “The Black Book” Is A Mixed Bag

September 30, 2023 by Michael Aromolaran

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

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Review: “Hide N Seek” Falls Apart While Trying To Stand Out

September 29, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

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

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Obasanjo’s Internet – Aisha Salaudeen

September 28, 2023 by Damilola Oyeleke

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

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Funke Akindele Takes The Spotlight On Anticipated Netflix Drama Series “She Must Be Obeyed”

September 26, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

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

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Kemi Adetiba Teases Fans With Behind-The-Scenes Video For Anticipated Netflix Series “To Kill A Monkey”

September 22, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

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

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“The Devil’s Work” Season 1 Review: Shirley Frimpong-Manso Experiments With A Closed-circuit Detective Story

September 19, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

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.

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“Losing Daylight” Nigeria’s Premier Film History Exhibition, Debuts on Independence Day

September 14, 2023 by Jacqueline Alabi

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

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Interview: Ebuka Njoku Wants To Tell Realistic New Nollywood Stories

September 8, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

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

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“A Young Time Ago” Review: The Ending Is Too Good To Be True

September 7, 2023 by Adedamola Adedayo

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

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5 Videographers Who Are Channelling Their Inner Storyteller Through Visuals

September 6, 2023 by Jacqueline Alabi

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

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Everything We Know About Netflix’s Upcoming Nollywood Slate

August 24, 2023 by Rabi Madaki

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

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Review: “Mikolo” Treats Its Audience With Kid Gloves

August 23, 2023 by Michael Aromolaran

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

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Dami Elebe To Lead Writer’s Room for “Flawsome” Season 2

August 23, 2023 by Amber Akagbu

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

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Field of Play: What We Think We’ll See

August 17, 2023 by Rabi Madaki

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

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The Men’s Club Season 4 Addresses Vulnerability, Revenge and Classism

August 16, 2023 by Jacqueline Alabi

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,