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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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6 months ago

Nollywood Romcoms Do Not Reflect Nigeria

18 Nigerian Women Film/TV Industry Pioneers On The Rise

by  Esther Akpovi In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian cinema and television, a powerful wave of inclusion has been championed by a group of visionary women whose  dedication, talent, and determination has not only reshaped Nollywood narratives but has also paved the way for a new era of inclusivity and representation within the industry. From […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

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2 years ago

18 Nigerian Women Film/TV Industry Pioneers On The Rise

“On The Edge” Review: A Satirical Stake on Ambition and Power

Power, when poorly managed, becomes intoxicating and leads to the downfall of great men. Historical and religious drama and events—such as Hitler’s leadership in Nazi regime in Germany, Macbeth’s ruthless rise in the Shakespearean world and Solomon’s regal reign in Christian epistemology—account for people of noble status whose abuse of power in different ways contributes […]

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2 years ago

“On The Edge” Review: A Satirical Stake on Ambition and Power

“Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre” Premieres In Grand Style In Lagos

Anticipated epic thriller series  Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, which is a spinoff from the 2022 drama Aníkúlápó, premiered in Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday evening  ahead of its Netflix release this March. The event, which was hosted by renowned comedian Gbenga Adeyinka at the five-star Sheraton Hotel in the capital city, was graced by the […]

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2 years ago

“Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre” Premieres In Grand Style In Lagos

5 Movies That Show Timini Egbuson Is One Of The Biggest Actors In Africa 

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson stands out as a beacon of versatility and talent. He effortlessly breathes life into every role, leaving audiences captivated. As we delve into five of his remarkable performances, it becomes evident why Timini Egbuson is not just an actor, but  deservingly one of Africa’s best actors.   Timini as Pere in […]

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2 years ago

5 Movies That Show Timini Egbuson Is One Of The Biggest Actors In Africa 

Anakle Films Collaborates With 3Point0 Labs Over Talent and Literary Development 

Nigerian production company Anakle Films has announced her new signing with 3Point0 Labs, the dynamic talent management house under the leadership of Marquel Martin, former CAA agent and manager of UFC heavyweight champion and boxer Francis Ngannou, and Andrew Cutrow, former CAA agent and Chief Business Officer. The partnership, which comes on the heels of […]

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2 years ago

Anakle Films Collaborates With 3Point0 Labs Over Talent and Literary Development 

Anakle Films Unveils Mimi Bartels As Co-Founder and Ashley Opusunju as General Manager

Anakle Films, the production company led by Editi Effiong and responsible for the making of one-million-dollar-budget Nollywood blockbuster The Black Book, has announced Mimi Bartels and Ashley Opusunju as Co-Founder and General Manager respectively. This announcement follows the success of the Netflix action thriller production last year and the addition of Nollywood veteran Richard Mofe-Damijo […]

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2 years ago

Anakle Films Unveils Mimi Bartels As Co-Founder and Ashley Opusunju as General Manager

“Hotel Labamba” Review: Murder Mystery Meets Comedy in A Passable Story

Nollywood’s unofficial Queen of romcoms, Biodun Stephen, who is known for her simple, moderate-budget narratives, takes on the genre of murder mystery in Hotel Labamba. Like regular stories of this genre, the film is titivated with suspense, detective work, red herrings. But then, in projecting this narrative, Biodun Stephen’s signature ingredients of humor and romance […]

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2 years ago

“Hotel Labamba” Review: Murder Mystery Meets Comedy in A Passable Story
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