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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

The Film Village: A Tribute To Contemporary Nollywood 

The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, has witnessed consistent growth since its inception, including improvements in storytelling, cinematography, and overall production values. More than ever before, attention is paid to audio post-production and aesthetics, with specialists and professionals such as the art director and sound designer evolving with better, nuanced approaches to telling […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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12 months ago

The Film Village: A Tribute To Contemporary Nollywood 

“Miss PJ”: A Murder Mystery With An Inspiring Tweak

James Abinibi’s Miss PJ, a murder mystery film, tells the story of a corp member’s sojourn in a town where she becomes instrumental in unraveling the mysterious deaths of young ladies. Starring Bimbo Ademoye in the lead role of Corper Patience Jideofor, PJ for short, a lady of exemplary conduct, the film explores sensitive issues […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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12 months ago

“Miss PJ”: A Murder Mystery With An Inspiring Tweak

Josh Olaoluwa Is Seeking Global Relevance for Nollywood Films

For filmmaker Josh Olaoluwa, gaining acceptance into the esteemed Venice Film Lab was the realization of a long-held dream. Thrilled to have this opportunity come true, he is brimming with high expectations for the impact Nigerian creatives can make on the global stage—an ambition he is determined to fulfill through his own work. Olaoluwa’s passion […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

Josh Olaoluwa Is Seeking Global Relevance for Nollywood Films

My Life In Nollywood: KC Obiajulu

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 ace cinematographer KC Obiajulu.  KC Obiajulu’s first name is Kenechukwu, but he prefers to be called “KC”—as a matter of style. […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

My Life In Nollywood: KC Obiajulu

AMAA 2024: How It Happened

The 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was held on November 2nd, 2024 at the Balmoral Convention Centre Sheraton, Ikeja with Nigeria’s Segun Arinze and Ghana’s Joselyn Dumas as hosts. As with previous editions, the event was a toast to excellence and innovation in African cinema and brought together filmmakers and stakeholders […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

AMAA 2024: How It Happened

7 Nigerian Sci-Fi Movies That Will Make You Question Everything

Fantasy and supernatural movies? Nollywood has them on lock. From ghosts that wear designer wristwatches to gods that are always angry, and sometimes even dragons that pick people up and fly away with them, supernatural dramas have been our bread and butter for the longest time. But there’s one niche we have barely touched; science […]

Deborah Oludimu

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1 year ago

7 Nigerian Sci-Fi Movies That Will Make You Question Everything

“Lakatabu”: It’s All Déjà Vu

Odunlade Adekola is the poster boy for star roles in Yoruba films of the home video era. One such archetype, which he has embodied in different so-called Yoruba Nollywood productions over a career spanning decades, is the conceited, “bad boy” protagonist. This protagonist, full of irredeemable pride, is usually a rogue who possesses some form […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

“Lakatabu”: It’s All Déjà Vu
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