Here Is Everything We Know About “My Father’s Shadow”
My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
7 months ago
Features, reviews, and essays on film and TV shows from across the African continent
My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
7 months ago
Afolabi Olalekan’s Freedom Way written and produced by Blessing Uzzi, takes a lengthy and laborious 90 minutes to drive home a single point: our lives, as humans and Nigerians, especially, are connected. Uzzi’s script assembles a varied cast to make this point: the co-founders of Easy Go Ride, Themba (Jesse Suntele), Tayo (Ogaranya), and Edi […]
5 months ago
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 […]
6 months ago
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 […]
8 months ago
An announcement meant to celebrate African storytelling instead ignited debates about Hollywood’s disregard for Nollywood talent, accusations of cultural interloping, and the perceived insensitivity of Western production teams.
11 months ago
When films set out to defy storytelling convention, they run the risk of either being accepted or rejected. Only a few times is the attitude towards them of mixed feelings. An audience may not understand the grit and process that it takes to make a film but they will recognize a faulty Nollywood story just […]
12 months ago
Bonface Orucho, bird story agency NINE, a thriller feature film that portrays the complex interplay between power, ambition, and betrayal, set to premiere on November 29, is the latest film project that sees Chris Attoh feature as both director and actor. According to Attoh, NINE marks a bold new chapter in his career. Over the […]
1 year ago
Emily Nkanga’s love for photography began in secondary school. It was more of a hobby and even nearly got her expelled—but that didn’t deter her. While studying at the American University of Nigeria, Emily honed her craft by photographing budding artists on campus, setting the foundation for what was to come. There’s a saying that […]
1 year ago
The S16 Film Festival, an annual event dedicated to showcasing independent cinema in Nigeria, is set to return for its fourth edition from 10 to 13 December 2024 at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos. Known for spotlighting bold storytelling and diverse voices, this year’s festival offers an exciting showcase of homegrown talent alongside internationally acclaimed films, […]
1 year ago
The recent event for 77: The FESTAC Conspiracy was a remarkable celebration of history, cinema, and creativity. Held at IMAX Lekki, the event drew an eager crowd that included industry professionals, cast members, dignitaries, and the press, all excited to witness the magic of Nigerian cinema unfolding on the big screen. As the sequel to […]
1 year ago
Blessing Uzzi doesn’t credit her latest film, Freedom Way, with any grand formula for success. Despite securing premieres at two international film festivals and one of Africa’s largest, she remains refreshingly chill. In her words, “That wasn’t the plan.” As a filmmaker who seamlessly switches between writing, directing, and producing, based on her creative instincts, […]
1 year ago
African cinema gets another feather in its cap as Circuits, an international subscription-based video-on-demand streaming platform launches this December with the best of content for the holiday season. Tailored to meet Afrocentric film needs while catering to a global audience, the platform will join the list of African-owned streamers such as Showmax, IrokoTV and IbakaTV […]
1 year ago
Awareness on mental health issues is low in a society like Nigeria where such issues are often trivialized and perceived as less consequential than physical health problems. In spite of the abysmal knowledge, an estimated 20% of the population is believed to be experiencing one form of mental illness or the other. Unfortunately, these individuals […]
1 year ago