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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.

Shalom Tewobola

5 months ago

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

4 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 […]

Shalom Tewobola

6 months ago

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.

Shalom Tewobola

9 months ago

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The Potential of The Canal+ and MultiChoice Acquisition

A joint official statement from MultiChoice and Canal+ revealed a deadline extension for the deal that will see the France-based TV outfit acquire the South African Pay TV broadcaster. The takeover will happen on 8th October, 2025, exactly six months away from the initially set date of 8th April—giving regulators more time to finalize the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

8 months ago

Iremide Adeoye Strives for Excellence in Every Project

“For me to properly embody who Dami is, I had to find a balance between things that I naturally understood about the character and things that I had to stretch myself to become or things that I had to learn just so I could properly portray who Dami is.”

Shalom Tewobola

8 months ago

In Celebration of the Month of Ramadan: Maggi Launches New TV Series “Tales of Ramadan”

In celebration of the ongoing Ramadan festivities which began with the fasting on Saturday 1st March, 2025, International brand of seasonings Maggi has introduced a new Nigerian TV series Tales of Ramadan to different terrestrial and cable TV stations across Nigeria. Set in Northern Nigeria, the series follows the lives of different families during the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

8 months ago

What “Shaka Ilembe” Season 2 Might Bring To The Table

Shaka iLembe, a South African epic series centred on the legendary Zulu King Shaka, returns for the second season this June. The first season of the series focused on the formative years of the legend, from his birth to his tutelage and youthful struggles, and his ascension to the Zulu throne. We saw Shaka grow […]

Adedamola Adedayo

8 months ago

10 Essential Film Festivals Elevating African Cinema Worldwide

These cultural landmarks serve as vital creative ecosystems where African filmmakers forge career-defining connections, secure distribution deals, and participate in global cinematic conversations.

Shalom Tewobola

8 months ago

“Ada Omo Daddy” Review—A Familiar Rhetoric Undermined by Technical Glitches

A dig into the corpus of Nigerian home video and modern cinema will reveal narratives that make references to the traditional responsibilities of the man in the home. Not only is the man a leader in his household, but also he is expected, as a father, to be heavily involved in life-changing decisions of the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

8 months ago

My Life In Nollywood: Olawale Morgan Junaid

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features fast-rising actor, Olawale Morgan Junaid. The story of Olawale Junaid is beautiful but with rough patches. His parents separated while he was young. […]

Adedamola Adedayo

8 months ago

MultiChoice’s Price Hike and the Threat to Nigeria’s Viewing Culture

MultiChoice, a leading entertainment powerhouse in Africa, announced an increase in the prices of its DStv and GOtv subscription packages, effective March 1, 2025. The company attributes this adjustment to “prevalent economic factors,” making it the second price hike in less than a year. Under the new pricing structure, DStv Premium subscribers will now pay […]

Shalom Tewobola

8 months 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

The Potential of The Canal+ and MultiChoice Acquisition

Iremide Adeoye Strives for Excellence in Every Project

In Celebration of the Month of Ramadan: Maggi Launches New TV Series “Tales of Ramadan”

What “Shaka Ilembe” Season 2 Might Bring To The Table

10 Essential Film Festivals Elevating African Cinema Worldwide

“Ada Omo Daddy” Review—A Familiar Rhetoric Undermined by Technical Glitches

My Life In Nollywood: Olawale Morgan Junaid

MultiChoice’s Price Hike and the Threat to Nigeria’s Viewing Culture

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