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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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7 months ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

Nneoha Aligwe Is Redefining Nigerian Horror Films

After completing her law degree, she redirected her path, enrolling in film school to study directing. In 2021, she founded the African International Horror Film Festival (AIH), the first of its kind in Nigeria and only the second in Africa. Her goal was clear: to spotlight a genre that was going extinct and create a platform for African horror stories.

Shalom Tewobola

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10 months ago

Nneoha Aligwe Is Redefining Nigerian Horror Films

My Life In Nollywood: Abayomi Alvin 

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 actor, content creator, and producer Abayomi Alvin. For Abayomi Alvin, professional acting was an afterthought. As a young adult, he got into film […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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10 months ago

My Life In Nollywood: Abayomi Alvin 

Adekunle Gold Signs Up As Co-Producer For “The Odyssey” Documentary

White House Productions has announced that esteemed Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold is joining the brain trust behind its forthcoming documentary “The Odyssey”, which will trace the history and evolution of different subcultures within the music, including Were, Sakara, Apala, Juju, AfroJuju, and Fuji, among many others. Executive Producer Bobo Omotayo heads the documentary’s […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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10 months ago

Adekunle Gold Signs Up As Co-Producer For “The Odyssey” Documentary

Raoul Peck’s South African-focused documentary “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” To Screen At Visions du Réel Festival 

Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck’s latest documentary Ernest Cole: Lost and Found will be screened at the 56th edition of Visions du Réel documentary festival in Switzerland, scheduled for 4th – 13th April, 2025. The filmmaker will be welcomed as a Guest Of Honor at the Swiss festival where he will deliver a masterclass and present […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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10 months ago

Raoul Peck’s South African-focused documentary “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” To Screen At Visions du Réel Festival 

Samson Afolabi-Johnson’s Political Thriller “The Presidency” Hits The Cinemas in February 

Nigerian filmmaker Samson Afolabi-Johnson, the technical director of award-winning soap opera Tinsel, is set to release a political thriller The Presidency in the Nigerian cinemas from 21st February, 2025. The gripping film explores themes such as political ambition, greed and insecurity, giving rise to an atmosphere full of suspense, drama and patriotism. Distributed by film […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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10 months ago

Samson Afolabi-Johnson’s Political Thriller “The Presidency” Hits The Cinemas in February 

7 Predictions For Nigerian Film in 2025

As we look back on the previous year’s releases, debuts, and industry-defining moments in Nigerian Film, it’s time we look forward and embrace what this year might hold for Nigerian Film.  Here’s what and who to keep an eye on as the year continues to take shape. I do not come to you by chance […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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10 months ago

7 Predictions For Nigerian Film in 2025
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