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Ofem Ubi and Prince Uhuoma Charles’ “What Do You Remember?”: Nigerian Films as Site of Protest and Remembrance

When the massacred EndSARS protesters stepped out on October 20, 2020, they weren’t aware that five years later a Goethe-Institute-funded film would be made in their memory. They didn’t know the late President Muhammadu Buhari, other government executives and military officials would deny their internationally-broadcast murders. They also weren’t aware that Nigerian musicians, filmmakers, artists […]

Seyi Lasisi

2 weeks ago

“Love in Every Word” Sequel Mistakes Length for Depth and Spectacle for Substance

Leonardo Da Vinci once observed, “Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master.” When Omoni Oboli released Love in Every Word seven months ago, she likely didn’t anticipate it becoming a cultural phenomenon. Yet the film amassed nearly 30 million views on YouTube, sparked engagement across social media platforms, and embedded itself into […]

Shalom Tewobola

2 weeks ago

Genoveva Umeh Continues Her Run With “The Herd”

Genoveva Umeh, who had her breakout moment in 2022, continues to solidify her status as one of Nollywood’s most promising talents. In her latest role, the award-winning actor stars as Derin, a young bride taken hostage in The Herd (directed by Daniel Etim Effiong), a tense thriller that explores the human cost of insecurity in […]

Shalom Tewobola

2 weeks ago

Debola “Santa” Ogunshina: The Film and Theatre Director Making Language Films and TV Series

Nigerian film and theatre director, Debola “Santa” Ogunshina is one of the filmmakers championing indigenous language films and TV series. But Ogunshina doesn’t just make them, he makes the case that Yoruba films and TV series also have technical depth and nuance. His work follows the line of pioneers like Tunde Kelani, Hubert Ogunde and […]

Seyi Lasisi

2 weeks ago

“Farmer’s Bride” Is Thematically Ambitious But Leaves Stones Unturned

What happens when a woman’s desire for emotional agency collides with the weight of tradition? Can love, identity and fate co-exist within the confines of cultural expectations? And how far can one go in defying family imposition and patriarchal boundaries? These, and more questions, inform the narrative trajectory of Farmer’s Bride, a feature film written […]

Adedamola Adedayo

3 weeks ago

The AMAA and Its Cultural Significance: A Look at African Cinema’s Premier Awards

On October 11, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) unveiled its 2025 nominations before an assembly of press members and industry veterans, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most competitive ceremonies in the awards’ two-decade history. Among the frontrunners are Burkina Faso’s Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions, South Africa’s The […]

Shalom Tewobola

3 weeks ago

Uchenna Ugwu’s “I Too, Crave Death” Is A Delicate Reflection On Suicide and Mental Health

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 13 per cent of adolescents between 10 and 19 years globally have been diagnosed with a mental disorder. These disorders often trigger social withdrawal, causing loneliness and becoming a catalyst for suicide. A WHO report cited by The Guardian also indicates that one in four Nigerians […]

Adedamola Adedayo

3 weeks ago

The Filmjoint Announces 2026 Awards Nominations

The Filmjoint has announced its nominees list for the 2026 edition of The Filmjoint Awards (TFA) in celebration of excellence in filmmaking across Africa and the rest of the world. The nominations recognize outstanding works of film professionals across different units, such as performance, directing, cinematography, storytelling and production design, bringing attention to both emerging […]

Adedamola Adedayo

3 weeks ago

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Ofem Ubi and Prince Uhuoma Charles’ “What Do You Remember?”: Nigerian Films as Site of Protest and Remembrance

“Love in Every Word” Sequel Mistakes Length for Depth and Spectacle for Substance

Genoveva Umeh Continues Her Run With “The Herd”

Debola “Santa” Ogunshina: The Film and Theatre Director Making Language Films and TV Series

“Farmer’s Bride” Is Thematically Ambitious But Leaves Stones Unturned

The AMAA and Its Cultural Significance: A Look at African Cinema’s Premier Awards

Uchenna Ugwu’s “I Too, Crave Death” Is A Delicate Reflection On Suicide and Mental Health

The Filmjoint Announces 2026 Awards Nominations

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