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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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6 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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8 months ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

Revisiting History: Hijack ‘93 Cast Discuss the Film’s Reflection of Nigeria’s Collective Consciousness

Thirty-one years to the day, on October 25th, Netflix is set to release the cinematic adaptation of one of Nigeria’s most prolific aviation stories. The Robert Peters-directed film, Hijack ‘93 dramatizes the infamous hijack of an Abuja-bound Nigeria Airways flight, by four teenagers. The historical fiction welcomes a balanced mix of new talents  – Allison […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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1 year ago

Revisiting History: Hijack ‘93 Cast Discuss the Film’s Reflection of Nigeria’s Collective Consciousness

Jack’enneth Opukeme Wants to Inspire Black Excellence

Jack never imagined that his experience creating stage plays as a student at the University of Calabar would catapult him into the world of Nollywood. Staying true to his ideals, he soon caught the attention of industry professionals and was offered an internship at Film One in Lagos. Despite lacking financial resources or connections in […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

Jack’enneth Opukeme Wants to Inspire Black Excellence

Kunle Afolayan Unveils Psychological Thriller “Recall”, Set To Premiere At The 2024 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)

Ace Nollywood producer and director Kunle Afolayan has released the poster for his latest project, a psychological thriller titled Recall. The film, starring an exceptional line of talent led by Sharon Ooja (Oloture, Glamour Girls), will premiere on November 7th at the 2024 edition of AFRIFF. Set against the metropolitan backdrop of Lagos, Recall follows […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

Kunle Afolayan Unveils Psychological Thriller “Recall”, Set To Premiere At The 2024 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF)

5 Sound Editors and Designers In Modern Nigerian Cinema 

Sound design in film is concerned with creating and manipulating sounds to enhance the mood and overall atmosphere of the work. The term is often used interchangeably with sound editing, a concept that refers to the arrangement of already existing sounds instead of creating new ones. Being essential elements of filmmaking, sound design and sound […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

5 Sound Editors and Designers In Modern Nigerian Cinema 

5 Cinematographers In Modern Nigerian Cinema

Nollywood seems to be experiencing an improvement in the visual and aesthetic quality of her productions, thanks to cinematographers and personnel of the art department. These cinematographers wield diverse hands-on techniques and strategies to manipulate the camera and produce work of commendable picture quality that has gained acceptance beyond the shores of Nigeria. Here are […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

5 Cinematographers In Modern Nigerian Cinema

My Life In Nollywood: Heavens Obule 

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 week’s edition features fast-rising independent filmmaker, Heavens Obule, who identifies as an actor, producer, and casting director. Between 2013 and 2017, he studied […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

My Life In Nollywood: Heavens Obule 
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