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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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6 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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8 months ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

Kugali Media and Disney Media’s “Iwájú”To Air Across The Continent

Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s Iwájú on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the all-new original animated series will be heading to Disney Channel across Africa. Iwájú will air across Africa on Disney Channel—distributed on the DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and May, giving viewers across the continent an opportunity […]

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2 years ago

Kugali Media and Disney Media’s “Iwájú”To Air Across The Continent

Ten Seasons After, The Johnsons Draws The Curtain 

Africa Magic’s The Johnsons has come to an end after thirteen years of gracing our screens and telling the comic story of a Nigerian family navigating through everyday challenges.  In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Charles Inojie, who played the lead character of Lucky Johnson announced the end of the series. “THANK YOU, AFRICA. After […]

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2 years ago

Ten Seasons After, The Johnsons Draws The Curtain 

5 Nigerian Indie Filmmakers Making Waves

Filmmakers like Funke Akindele, Kunle Afolayan, Biodun Stephen, Kemi Adetiba and Jadesola Osiberu have become household names, as they easily get their accolades for contributions to the Nigerian film industry. But the industry remains a vast arena that accommodates more people that are enthusiastic about the business of filmmaking, including so-called independent (indie) filmmakers famed […]

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2 years ago

5 Nigerian Indie Filmmakers Making Waves

7 Nollywood Power Couples You Should Know

While marriage is generally perceived as a metric for success in some parts of the world, it is often more fulfilling to have people who are successful in their own rights come together and get married. Power couples are products of individuals with thriving careers in entertainment or politics. In Nigeria, from the music scene […]

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2 years ago

7 Nollywood Power Couples You Should Know

Ten Pioneering African Animation Films

2023 was a breakthrough year for African animation. But the future, starting from 2024, promises even more. The Afrimation industry is expected to be worth $18 billion between 2024 and 2032. Despite this, the notion that animation films are new to Africa still persists. To counter this narrative, here are ten pioneering African animation films. […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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2 years ago

Ten Pioneering African Animation Films
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