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.
6 months ago
Features, reviews, and essays on film and TV shows from across the African continent
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.
6 months ago
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 […]
4 months ago
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 […]
6 months ago
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 […]
7 months ago
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.
10 months ago
The 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy-drama Isoken, written and directed by Jade Osiberu, tells the love story of Isoken, (Dakore Akande), a workaholic who tries to navigate societal expectations and her desires. The film explores themes of cultural pressure, racial stereotypes, and the search for true love. Isoken’s love story begins with an unexpected romance with […]
9 months ago
Nigerian web series Skinny Girl in Transit (SGIT) presents several captivating relationships, but one of the most intriguing is the love story between Shalewa, played by Sharon Ooja, and Mohammed, portrayed by Timini Egbuson. Their relationship is a compelling mix of romance, conflict, and personal growth, making them one of the most beloved couples in […]
9 months ago
Nollywood is making history with Makemation, Africa’s first feature film centered on artificial intelligence. This pioneering project has already captured global attention, with teaser screenings at prestigious venues such as the 2024 Global AI Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The film has also been showcased at the 2024 Kenya Innovation Week and received an exclusive […]
10 months ago
Amel Guellaty’s debut feature-length Where the Wind Comes From screened at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section of the just ended Sundance Film Festival. The film, one of the scanty African films selected and Tunisian’s sole selection at the festival, subtly directs our gaze to the ongoing political tension and tragedy in Tunisia and, by […]
10 months ago
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and British Film Institute (BFI) have co-financed the production of My Father’s Shadow, an upcoming film directed by Akinola Davies Jr. The film is produced by Poor Things and Normal People outfit Element Pictures in conjunction with Crybaby and Fatherland Productions. My Father’s Shadow, which marks Davies’ feature-length debut, is set […]
10 months ago
In the 2024 Nigerian romantic comedy-drama Christmas in Lagos, veteran actor Shaffy Bello plays Gbemi, a 59-year-old woman, and Wale Ojo plays her longtime boyfriend, Toye Prince. Gbemi finds herself at a crossroads, torn between her enduring relationship with Toye and the reappearance of her high school sweetheart, Chief Dozie, portrayed by Richard Mofe-Damijo. Gbemi, […]
10 months ago
For most of history, Africans on the continent and in the diaspora have been made to see the world and the developments therein through the eyes of their Western colonizers. These colonizers, mostly Europeans, conceived as avatars of excellence, position themselves at the forefront of science and technology. Pushing the great discoveries and histories, such […]
10 months ago
Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor are two celebrated figures in the Nigerian entertainment industry, known not only for their talents but also for their inspiring love story. Their love story began on the set of Tinsel, a popular Nigerian television series. Linda had been a long-standing cast member, while Ibrahim joined the show later. Their […]
10 months ago