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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.

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

5 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 […]

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.

Review: “Gangs of Lagos” X-rays Power Play in Isale Eko

In Isale Eko, a place known for being the earliest settlement of indigenes of Lagos, crime is a norm. There’s power in the streets, but to acquire that power is to be prepared for a game of life and death. Produced by both Kemi “Lala” Akindoju and Jadesola Osiberu, and directed by the latter, Gangs […]

3 years ago

Jade Osiberu’s “Gangs of Lagos” Adds A Unique Nigerian Twist To The Crime Thriller Genre

Gangs of Lagos, the first African Original for Prime Video, is a high-stakes, gritty, and hard-hitting action crime-thriller with an authentic storyline about a group of friends who must navigate destiny while growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos. It features elaborate set pieces, action scenes, and engaging dialogue, balanced […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

3 years ago

Tobi Bakre Shines As Obalola in “Gangs Of Lagos”

Best friends Obalola, Gift, and Ify are born and raised in Isale Eko, where politically affiliated gangs rule the streets. Obalola is the son of well-respected former king who was killed by a gun-wielding Eyo Masquerade when Obalola was only a baby. Obalola turns to petty crimes at an early age on the streets of […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

3 years ago

Adesua Etomi Is The Fearless Gift In “Gangs Of Lagos”

Nicknamed Obirin larin Okunrin (woman amongst men), Gift is used to being one of the boys of Isale Eko and is just as ruthless. When Ify, one of her best friends is killed, Gift will stop at nothing to avenge him. A fierce and supportive friend, Gift is the soul of the group, and a […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

3 years ago

“Gangs of Lagos” Pays Attention to the Lagos Underworld without Paying Attention to Itself

A mortifying oversight lurks in the third act of Jade Osiberu’s crime action Gangs of Lagos, Amazon Prime Video’s first African original film. In one drone shot showing party guests fleeing for dear life as bullets fly in the background, the movie’s director of photography can be seen handling a camera for a fleeting moment. […]

Michael Aromolaran

3 years ago

Review: Jadesola Osiberu’s “The Trade” (2023) Is An Appetiser To “Gangs of Lagos”

“Man wey no fit take care of im family, na man?” or a variation of that, goes the mantra of Eric (Blossom Chukwujekwu), the protagonist of The Trade, an organized crime boss who specializes in the abduction of societal bigwigs for ransom. There are at least two times in the film that he uses the […]

3 years ago

How DStv Constantly Improves its Users’ Viewing Experience

Over the years, the broadcasting industry has undergone tremendous changes in response to advancements in technology and changing consumer preferences. One of the companies at the forefront of this revolution is DStv, the popular satellite television service provider in Africa. DStv has consistently improved its users’ viewing experience by introducing innovative features, upgrading its hardware […]

Oludele Adeleke

3 years ago

Eighth Season Of Nigerian Idol To Premiere In April

Season 8 of the Nigerian Idol will premiere on April 23, 2023, as D’banj, Simi, and Obi Asika return to preside as judges for the season alongside beloved host IK Osakioduwa. It follows the brilliant success of the past edition that saw Progress Chukwuyem emerge as the winner and walk away with 100 million Naira […]

3 years 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

Review: “Gangs of Lagos” X-rays Power Play in Isale Eko

Jade Osiberu’s “Gangs of Lagos” Adds A Unique Nigerian Twist To The Crime Thriller Genre

Tobi Bakre Shines As Obalola in “Gangs Of Lagos”

Adesua Etomi Is The Fearless Gift In “Gangs Of Lagos”

“Gangs of Lagos” Pays Attention to the Lagos Underworld without Paying Attention to Itself

Review: Jadesola Osiberu’s “The Trade” (2023) Is An Appetiser To “Gangs of Lagos”

How DStv Constantly Improves its Users’ Viewing Experience

Eighth Season Of Nigerian Idol To Premiere In April

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