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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

Will Red Circle Propel Bukky Wright Back to Mainstream Prominence?

In 2016, Sola Sobowale, one of Nollywood’s veteran actors renowned for her intergenerational appeal, returned to the Nigerian film industry after nearly  two decades away. The film that triggered her career renaissance was Kemi Adetiba’s Wedding Party. Adetiba’s Kings of Boys, which was released on Netflix two years after Wedding Party, further strengthened Sobowale’s return […]

Seyi Lasisi

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6 months ago

Will Red Circle Propel Bukky Wright Back to Mainstream Prominence?

Raoul Peck’s “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” Is A Docu-Gallery of Apartheid Memories 

The British-led apartheid government in South Africa was a colonial system of racial separation and discrimination between 1948 and 1990. During this period, the Black majority of the country’s population was exposed to a range of segregationist policies that characterized them as second-class citizens while largely favoring the interests of the white minority in the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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6 months ago

Raoul Peck’s “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” Is A Docu-Gallery of Apartheid Memories 

Zikoko Spotlights the Power and Grit of Nigerian Women With New Docu-Series “Her”

Culture publication Zikoko, a flagship brand of Big Cabal Media, is set to launch HER, a powerful new docu-series spotlighting the lives and stories of Nigerian women who are owning their economic power across different socio-economic strata. From tech to beauty to entrepreneurship, HER captures the resilience, drive, and intentionality of Nigerian women who are shaping […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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6 months ago

Zikoko Spotlights the Power and Grit of Nigerian Women With New Docu-Series “Her”

AMVCA As A Mirror to Nollywood

The night of May 10 saw Eko Hotels transform into a dazzling spectacle that blurred the lines between a fashion show and an award ceremony. Glittering gowns and sharp tuxedos competed for attention, almost overshadowing the cinematic achievements of the AMVCA evening. Beneath the glamour, the award platform continued its role as a mirror reflecting […]

Shalom Tewobola

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6 months ago

AMVCA As A Mirror to Nollywood

Behind the Box Office: A Guide to Film Distribution in Nollywood

The second largest film industry in the world after Hollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry has experienced a steady rise between the 1990s and the 2000s, capturing global audiences and streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon. What started as a grassroots movement with low-budget productions has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry with a financial value of […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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6 months ago

Behind the Box Office: A Guide to Film Distribution in Nollywood

My Life In Nollywood: Biyi Toluwalase

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features film editor and post-production supervisor, Biyi Toluwalase. Few minutes into a conversation with Biyi Toluwalase, a casual assessment of his personality […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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6 months ago

My Life In Nollywood: Biyi Toluwalase
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