Film And Tv

Features, reviews, and essays on film and TV shows from across the African continent

“Goodbye, Gold Coast”: Joewackle J. Kusi’s Audio Drama Interrogates Ghana’s History

When I listened to Joewackle J. Kusi’s audio drama, Goodbye Gold Coast, for the second time, I started to interrogate Nigeria’s history and political climate. Did this interrogation start when my secondary school government teacher passionately taught? Did that conscious conversation start when I chanced upon Chimanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus? Or was it earlier, […]

Seyi Lasisi

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1 year ago

“Goodbye, Gold Coast”: Joewackle J. Kusi’s Audio Drama Interrogates Ghana’s History

Kaelo Iyizoba Joins the Growing Impact of Nigerian Filmmakers In the Diaspora

Sundance has long been a driving force in the global film industry, with its Sundance Film Festival recognized as one of the most prestigious platforms for independent cinema. In a historic moment for Nigerian cinema, C.J. Obasi’s Mami Wata became the first Nigerian film to have its world premiere at the festival, earning the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Cinematography, a milestone that highlights Sundance’s role in elevating diverse storytelling.

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

Kaelo Iyizoba Joins the Growing Impact of Nigerian Filmmakers In the Diaspora

“Baby Farm” Review—EbonyLife’s Diagnosis of Deep-lying Social Diseases Is A Hospitable Cinematic Agenda 

Stories about the underworld, narratives that reveal the intricacies of organized crime, have often made it to the Nollywood corpus. The underworld in such stories is connected with powerful individuals and groups, some belonging to the political class, enabled by state authorities. We have examples of these stories in classics like Glamour Girls and more […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

“Baby Farm” Review—EbonyLife’s Diagnosis of Deep-lying Social Diseases Is A Hospitable Cinematic Agenda 

Funke Akindele’s “Finding Me” Is A Discordant Symphony of Talents

The promotional poster for Finding Me proudly proclaims it comes “from the producers of the 3 biggest Nollywood blockbusters.” The film is produced by FAAN (Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network) and directed by Funke Akindele, with Isioma Osaje as co-director. Undeniably, Akindele is one of Nollywood’s most accomplished filmmakers and the three films the poster likely […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

Funke Akindele’s “Finding Me” Is A Discordant Symphony of Talents

Reflections On The AMVCA Nomination List 2025

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) announced its list of nominees already. Obsessing over the list and the conversation it has generated in film circles, I wrote a few thoughts down about this year’s list and by extension the awarding body.       Snubbing Some of the Best Films of 2024  Korede Azeez’s With Difficulty […]

Seyi Lasisi

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1 year ago

Reflections On The AMVCA Nomination List 2025

James Damilare Speaks Volume With His Body Language In “Suky”

Thirteen minutes into the Ola Cardoso-directed action drama Suky, James Damilare’s character, the older Suky, shows up in a jalabiya, a Muslim devout, while observing an ablution. The next few scenes that come in quick succession reveal him lifting weights, which prepares us ahead for the experience of his heroism. Scenes after—the gruesome murder of […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

James Damilare Speaks Volume With His Body Language In “Suky”

“Love in Every Word” Has a Stereotype Problem

Before Love in Every Word even introduces Odogwu, played by Uzor Arukwe, his presence is foreshadowed, not as an individual but as an archetype. More than just a wealthy man, the Odogwu represents a cultural ideal: in Igbo tradition, the term signifies a man of great wealth, strength, and social influence. Historically, Odogwu connotes leadership […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

“Love in Every Word” Has a Stereotype Problem

AMVCA Nominations 2025: Prediction in Key Categories

As announced by Dr. Busola Tejumola, MultiChoice’s Executive Head of Content and Channels (West Africa), during a press conference last week, the annual Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award’s (AMVCA) nomination will be announced on 23rd, March 2025. Scheduled to be a live broadcast, the nomination announcement which will take place by 7:00pm WAT will determine […]

Seyi Lasisi

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1 year ago

AMVCA Nominations 2025: Prediction in Key Categories
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