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Features, reviews, and essays on film and TV shows from across the African continent

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

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5 months ago

Akay Mason’s “Red Circle” is a Thoughtful Drama that Doesn’t Add Up

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

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6 months ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

Showmax Unveils Documentary On Igbo Apprenticeship System “Freemen”

African streaming platform, Showmax, is set to launch an original documentary series, Freemen, that is based on the Igbo apprenticeship system locally known as Igba Boi. This groundbreaking seven-part documentary premieres on February 12, 2024, which coincides with the relaunch of the new Showmax app. The Igbo Apprenticeship System has been a cornerstone of the […]

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2 years ago

Showmax Unveils Documentary On Igbo Apprenticeship System “Freemen”

Obasanjo’s Internet – Abdul Tijani-Ahmed

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 favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]

Damilola Oyeleke

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2 years ago

Obasanjo’s Internet – Abdul Tijani-Ahmed

Odunlade Adekola’s Epic Film “Orisa” To Debut On Prime Video This February

Critically acclaimed Yoruba epic film Orisa is set to premiere on Prime Video this February. The film, which was initially released in Nigerian cinemas in 2023, generated a total box office revenue of 127.89 million naira at the end of a 14-week cinematic run. Set in an ancient Yoruba city, the film tells the story […]

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2 years ago

Odunlade Adekola’s Epic Film “Orisa” To Debut On Prime Video This February

4 African-Owned Film Streaming Platforms You Should Check Out

Africa’s video-on-demand subscription is projected to hit 13.7 million in 2027, with Netflix accounting for 47%. This does not account for indigenously owned streaming platforms, and with digital streaming giants like Prime, Netflix, and Disney Plus dominating the market, it gets easy to overlook local platforms that promote the uniqueness of African communities and their […]

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2 years ago

4 African-Owned Film Streaming Platforms You Should Check Out

Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” Returns as a Series in March

Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre is set to return in March, following its first part which was released in 2022. Produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan, Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre was created at KAP Film Village in Igbojaiye, Ibadan. The trailer released on Netflix’s official page showed leading events revolving around the main character […]

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2 years ago

Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” Returns as a Series in March

“Merry Men 3” Review: An Installment Felled By Its Own Adventure 

The Merry Men franchise primarily introduces us to the lives of four eligible bachelors, Ayo (Ramsey Nouah), Naz (Jim Iyke), Remi (Falz) and Amaju (Ayo Makun), and how they navigate a world of luxury, women, crime and foes. Part two of the franchise, which has Ireti Doyle playing arch-villain Dame Maduka, ends on a Janus-faced […]

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2 years ago

“Merry Men 3” Review: An Installment Felled By Its Own Adventure 

Showmax Unveils Trailer for “Sadau Sisters”, Show To Premiere On February 12

Africa’s leading streamer, Showmax, is back with a new Nigerian reality television series, Sadau Sisters, which stars Nigerian actress Rahama Sadau and her sisters, Aisha, Fatima and Zainab. Sadau Sisters delves into the lives of award-winning actress, Rahama; baker, restaurateur and rising star, Zainab; makeup artiste and family peacemaker, Aisha; and fashion model and last […]

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2 years ago

Showmax Unveils Trailer for “Sadau Sisters”, Show To Premiere On February 12
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