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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

My Life In Nollywood: Stanley Okorie

Every week, Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to hear their fascinating background, their behind-the-scenes stories, and more. Today, we link up with Nigerian singer and soundtrack producer, Stanley Okorie, who has been dubbed the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) of Nollywood soundtrack production. […]

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2 years ago

My Life In Nollywood: Stanley Okorie

More Action, Intrigues, And Suspense As Wura Returns For Season Two 

Following the success of its first season,  Showmax Original action thriller, Wura is back for a second season and premieres on Monday, 4 December 2023, with four new episodes every week.  Consolidating on the intrigue, action, and suspense from the first season, the second installment of the series promises more intrigue, drama, suspense, and scandalous […]

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2 years ago

More Action, Intrigues, And Suspense As Wura Returns For Season Two 

In-House: Iconic Africa Magic Shows

Before online streaming platforms were available in Nigeria, one of the major sources of entertainment accessible to Nigerian households was cable television. For a few hours a day, families were gathered together to catch the latest episodes of whatever enthralling show had piqued their interests. When Africa Magic was founded in 2003, it quickly became […]

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2 years ago

In-House: Iconic Africa Magic Shows

AFRIFF 2023 Signs Off With Grand Annual Awards 

The week-long 12th edition of the Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF peaked on Saturday 11th November, 2023 at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos with the celebration of outstanding individuals and stakeholders for their contributions to African cinema for the year. It was a fun-filled affair as the event was graced by filmmakers and actors, tourists […]

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2 years ago

AFRIFF 2023 Signs Off With Grand Annual Awards 

Accelerate TV Celebrates Five Young Filmmakers At AFRIFF 2023

One of the highlights of the 12th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF 2023) is the celebration of young, independent filmmakers who are attempting to make their imprints in Nollywood, Africa’s largest film industry. Committed to the course of realizing the dreams of passionate young filmmakers  is the Accelerate Filmmakers Project. The 2023 […]

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2 years ago

Accelerate TV Celebrates Five Young Filmmakers At AFRIFF 2023

“Shaka ILembe” Season 1 Review: The Rise of A Legendary South African King

Shaka ILembe, a South African historical epic series set in the 18th century, is based on the origin and making of the legendary Zulu king Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka the Zulu. Shaka reigned over the Zulu kingdom from 1816 to 1828, during which the kingdom experienced warfare and territorial expansion. References to the […]

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2 years ago

“Shaka ILembe” Season 1 Review: The Rise of A Legendary South African King
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