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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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4 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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6 months ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

“Dare To Dream” Review—Ayra Starr Documentary Connects The Past To The Future

Ayra Starr: Dare To Dream is a 22-minute documentary that skims through the life and blossoming career of Nigerian superstar and Grammy nominee, Ayra Starr. The docu-film briefly captures the artist’s rise to fame, with her voiceover often steering the narrative, and her journey through London, Los Angeles, Lagos, and Cotonou as she continues to […]

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1 year ago

“Dare To Dream” Review—Ayra Starr Documentary Connects The Past To The Future

5 Make-up and Special Effects Artists In Modern Nigerian Cinema

When it comes to storytelling in film, every department on set matters. Whereas actors tend to primarily be in the spotlight, the behind-the-scenes efforts of other production units contribute to filmmaking success. One such unit is that of make-up and special effects. Special effects, also called SFX, involve techniques that create illusions or enhance the […]

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1 year ago

5 Make-up and Special Effects Artists In Modern Nigerian Cinema

From Classics To Modern Cinema: 5 Nollywood Classics and Their Modern Reimaginations

The Nigerian cinema, Nollywood, is a fertile ground for the exploration of ideas that reflect the experiences of Nigerians. Whether historical, mythical, or contemporary, Nollywood films have always provided graphical details of its society. Nollywood filmmakers in the 90s and early 2000s, such as Kenneth Nnebue, Zeb Ejiro, Amaka Igwe, and Lancelot Imasuen, patronized the […]

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1 year ago

From Classics To Modern Cinema: 5 Nollywood Classics and Their Modern Reimaginations

Interview: Femi Branch On Reviving Yoruba History Through Basorun Gaa

Bolanle Austen-Peters’ period film House of Ga’a (2024) accounts for the life of Basorun Gaa, an 18th-century Old Oyo warlord and Prime Minister who was known for his high-handedness with which he controlled the people and facilitated the dethronement of four rulers of the Empire. Released on Netflix, the biopic comes on the heels of […]

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1 year ago

Interview: Femi Branch On Reviving Yoruba History Through Basorun Gaa

5 Notable Production Designers In Modern Nigerian Cinema

Production design is essential to film. Production designers are prominent in advancing the Nigerian film industry, utilizing various visual techniques and styles to enhance storytelling. Their work involves creating captivating visual backdrops and turning film locations into admirable and authentic scenes to match the expectations of the film. Adopting cultural elements and aesthetics in their […]

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1 year ago

5 Notable Production Designers In Modern Nigerian Cinema

Filmhouse Group And National Council For Arts & Culture, Nigeria Aim To Transform African Entertainment

National Council For Arts & Culture, Nigeria, a premier institution committed to the celebration of African creativity and culture, and Filmhouse Group, a leading force in the African film and entertainment scene, have embarked on a collaborative mission to revolutionize the African entertainment sector. Nigeria, home to this initiative, will be in the spotlight throughout […]

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1 year ago

Filmhouse Group And National Council For Arts & Culture, Nigeria Aim To Transform African Entertainment
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