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Review: Chude Jideonwo’s Documentary on Police Brutality and End SARS

October 25, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Chude Jideonwo’s documentary, Awaiting Trial & Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System, explores police brutality in Nigeria, that foremost thief of limb and life. And because one cannot discuss the subject without

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Kunle Remi Set To Star In Crime Thriller “Wòkè” As Trailer Drops

October 25, 2022 by Naomi Overo

Kunle Remi, lead actor in the 2022 blockbuster fantasy film Aníkúlápó, is set to star in yet another anticipated crime thriller titled Wòkè. Directed by Bimbola Olagunju, Wòkè is a crime thriller that follows

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Stephanie Coker Sheds Light On PCOS In Upcoming Documentary ‘Where the Heck is My Period?’

October 25, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Worldwide, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 6% to 10% of women, making it the most common endocrine disorder in women of childbearing age, and the most common cause of ovulatory

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Comes To Nigeria For African Premiere

October 19, 2022 by Naomi Overo

The Walt Disney Company, in association with Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and FilmOne Entertainment, has officially announced that Nigeria will host the African premiere of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther:

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New TV show Jungle blends Drama with Drill

October 13, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

Jungle, the six-part series produced by Junior Okoli and Chas Appeti, premiered on Prime Video on September 30. Written and directed by Okoli, a British Nigerian, Jungle “follows the connected

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Kunle Afolayan Sets a Remarkable Record in New Netflix Fantasy Drama, “Aníkúlápó”

October 6, 2022 by Culture Custodian

By Nzube Nlebedim It’s usually been a given that high expectations ruin the great chances of a good story to thrive. In many cases, it is not about the eventual

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No Nollywood Film will compete at the next Oscars’ Awards: Here’s Why

October 6, 2022 by Michael Aromolaran

If Burna Boy’s 2021 Grammy success symbolizes Nigerian music’s global reach, that no Nigerian film has won or even been nominated for the Oscars’ International Film Feature (IFF) category, shows

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Anikulapo: A Glamorous Movie with a feeble Moral Philosophy

October 3, 2022 by Culture Custodian

By Toyosi Onabanjo With most movies, people want answers to two questions: How good is the story? How well does the movie tell that story? With period pieces, people ask

Film & TV Music

Burna Boy Speaks On Representing Africa & Winning A Solo Grammy On Jazzy’s World TV

October 3, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Jazlyn Guerra, popularly known as the host of her Jazzy’s World TV show, interviewed Burna Boy for her show. The 12-year-old reporter from Bushwick, Brooklyn went viral after managing to

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Showmax Hosts Exclusive Screening Of Its First Nigerian Original Limited Drama Series, ‘Diiche’

September 28, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

Ahead of its Thursday premiere, Showmax hosted an exclusive screening of its first Nigerian original limited-drama series, Diiche on September 27 at The Hall, V.I., Lagos. The event which was

Film & TV Music News & Politics

The Presidential Review: Entertainment

September 26, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

The Nigerian entertainment industry is a thriving one. On the one hand, Nollywood has grown into one of the world’s largest contributors of films in terms of output, while, its own

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Meet the Toronto-based Filmmaking Duo Refashioning The Toronto-Nigerian Music Video Scene

September 21, 2022 by Culture Custodian

By Kikachi Memeh It’s 2a.m in the creeks of a four-man dorm room in Idimu, Lagos when a young ten-year-old walks into the room. “Guys wake up! I just saw

Film & TV Music

Ayra Starr Is Vibrant & Hungry In New Spotify RADAR Mini Doc

September 16, 2022 by Wisdom Mudasiru

Ayra Starr enjoyed an amazing year last year and has had one of the most impressive come-ups of a new artist in the Nigerian music scene. Even though BNXN fka

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Jáde Osiberu Signs Exclusive Deal With Prime Video

September 14, 2022 by Arafat Tijani

Prime Video today announced an exclusive overall deal with one of Nigeria’s leading filmmakers, Jáde Osiberu, the creator of film and series hits Sugar Rush, Isoken, and Gidi Up, as well as the highly

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Nigerian Actress, Wunmi Mosaku Receives The Black Reel Award For Most Outstanding Actress

September 13, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

Nigerian-British actress, Wunmi Mosaku, won Outstanding Actress at the 2022 Black Reel Awards for her role as Nicole Steele in a Limited Series, We Own This City, which is now available to