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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

5 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

3 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

4 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

6 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

9 months ago

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“Kill Boro” Review: Another Fictionalization of Niger Delta Struggles and Survival

Set in the fictional oil-rich region of Azuama, Kill Boro explores themes of family, survival, militancy, hope and redemption, particularly through the lead character Boro, played by Philip Asaya. Boro, a debt-ridden ex-militant, faces threat for defaulting on a loan taken from his former underground boss, Jaguar (Yibokoko). Outside the world of crime that he […]

1 year ago

“Oya: The Goddess Of Gods” Animation Short Film Review: A Flip Through Traditional Yoruba Identity

Lawrence Dieyi’s Oya: the goddess of gods is an animation short film inspired by an ancient tale of the Oyo Empire. It follows the story of Oya, a young devoted woman born with powers that puts her in charge of the elements as she navigates two worlds. Her flawed personality, however, sets her at loggerheads […]

1 year ago

Season 2 of Beyond the Veil Series Premieres on Amazon Prime Video

Naila Media announces the second season of Beyond the Veil series, which is available from June 7, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video and can be streamed across Sub-Saharan Africa, USA, Canada, United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia-English speaking territories. Beyond The Veil has been well received for its represent of Northern Nigerian culture on a […]

1 year ago

Trailer For Anticipated “Creole Roots” Music Video Retains Enigma of Cross-cultural Film “This Unexpected Love”

The trailer for anticipated music video of Creole Roots, which is off the 18-song soundtrack of the film This Unexpected Love, is out. This Unexpected Love premiered earlier this year in a private screening, with its soundtrack featuring a captivating song that spotlights the beauty and diversity of Africa and its heritage. The music video […]

1 year ago

Obasanjo’s Internet – lanaire aderemi

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 our interview series where we speak to some of our Internet favorites on how they relate to the Internet and what it means to them […]

Damilola Oyeleke

1 year ago

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, […]

1 year 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 […]

1 year 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 […]

1 year 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

“Kill Boro” Review: Another Fictionalization of Niger Delta Struggles and Survival

“Oya: The Goddess Of Gods” Animation Short Film Review: A Flip Through Traditional Yoruba Identity

Season 2 of Beyond the Veil Series Premieres on Amazon Prime Video

Trailer For Anticipated “Creole Roots” Music Video Retains Enigma of Cross-cultural Film “This Unexpected Love”

Obasanjo’s Internet – lanaire aderemi

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”

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