Film And Tv

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

Haile Gerima Returns with “Black Lions, Roman Wolves”—A Documentary on The Second Italo-Ethiopian War.

Legendary US-based Ethiopian filmmaker Haile Gerima, the director of popular film Sankofa, returns with an epic documentary that captures Ethiopia’s struggles against fascist Italy in the Second Italo-Ethiopian War (1935-1941). The 5-part, ten-hour-plus documentary, titled Black Lions, Roman Wolves: The Children of Adwa, borrows from several captivating historical clips and visuals from Ethiopia archived by […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

Haile Gerima Returns with “Black Lions, Roman Wolves”—A Documentary on The Second Italo-Ethiopian War.

Nigeria’s Oscar Submissions Have a Visibility Problem

Anora, a Cinderella-esque tale with a tragic twist, emerged as the big winner at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025. Starring Mikey Madison as Ani, the film follows a young, beautiful stripper who unexpectedly marries the son of an oligarch. For a moment, she lives in luxury. Then, his parents reject the marriage, […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

Nigeria’s Oscar Submissions Have a Visibility Problem

5 African Films That Celebrate Unstoppable Women

International Women’s Day, observed on March 8th, evoked mixed emotions this year. Despite global celebrations, we confront stark realities: women excluded rather than included, victims silenced in Senate chambers instead of being heard, rising femicides, and persistent inequality. These truths reveal how hollow ceremonial recognition can be. Yet we persist in the struggle, recognizing that […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

5 African Films That Celebrate Unstoppable Women

My Life In Nollywood: Isaac Ayodeji

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 episode features screenwriter and producer, Issac Ayodeji. On the Zoom call, Isaac Ayodeji shows up dressed in an Arsenal jersey with a face […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

My Life In Nollywood: Isaac Ayodeji

IFÁ Announces Official Screening Selection

The Ibadan Indie Film Awards(IFÁ) has announced the official screening selection for its first open mic film screening for the year. Scheduled to hold, on March 15, 2025, at the New Culture Studio, Oremeji, Ibadan. Established in 2022, IFÁ was created to recognize and reward the excellence of young independent Nigerian filmmakers creating from anywhere […]

Seyi Lasisi

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1 year ago

IFÁ Announces Official Screening Selection

“BODMAS” Review—A Quick Note on Self-Doubt & Moral Support 

As an indie filmmaker, the short film is your sure-fire way of testing the waters, a means to shoot your shot,  but there’s an accompanying temptation: the urge to over-impress, to sound deep in theme and form, to prove beyond reasonable doubt with any symbol that comes within your grasp, all within “unreasonable” timing. Abiodun […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

“BODMAS” Review—A Quick Note on Self-Doubt & Moral Support 
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