Film And Tv

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

My Life In Nollywood: Olawale Morgan Junaid

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features fast-rising actor, Olawale Morgan Junaid. The story of Olawale Junaid is beautiful but with rough patches.  His parents  separated while he was young. […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

My Life In Nollywood: Olawale Morgan Junaid

MultiChoice’s Price Hike and the Threat to Nigeria’s Viewing Culture

MultiChoice, a leading entertainment powerhouse in Africa, announced an increase in the prices of its DStv and GOtv subscription packages, effective March 1, 2025. The company attributes this adjustment to “prevalent economic factors,” making it the second price hike in less than a year. Under the new pricing structure, DStv Premium subscribers will now pay […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

MultiChoice’s Price Hike and the Threat to Nigeria’s Viewing Culture

My Life In Nollywood: Chuks Joseph 

Joseph has also acted in other Nollywood film and TV projects such as Leaked, “After School Hours”, “Masquerades of Aniedo”, “The Thing About Pain”, “Definitely Not An Angel”, and “Teacher Dorcas”.

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

My Life In Nollywood: Chuks Joseph 

Does Nollywood Need The Support of the Nigerian Music Industry?

Stakeholders and critics of Nollywood have always stirred conversations around what needs to be done for the development of the industry. These conversations, driven by passion and a sense of commitment, often project factors such as improved storytelling, remuneration of industry workers and strategic collaborations for global positioning. There is also, among other setbacks, the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

Does Nollywood Need The Support of the Nigerian Music Industry?

The Ogbanje Mythology and African Spirituality in “Water Girl”

Like many filmmakers, Kanaga’s style is a reflection of his experiences—with the use of American English and Igbo serving as a testament to his Nigerian roots and American influences. The talented filmmaker and actor was born and raised in Lagos before moving to the United States where he made his directorial debut with The Hail Mary, the first all-black-lead-cast film made in Montana.

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

The Ogbanje Mythology and African Spirituality in “Water Girl”

From Khartoum to Sundance: The Journey of a Sudanese Documentary Team

Anas Saeed, Rawia Alhaj, Ibrahim Snoopy Ahmad, Timeea Mohamed Ahmed, and Phil Cox recently premiered Khartoum, their documentary film, at the World Cinema Documentary Competition section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. A concise documentary, Khartoum is a diary of the psychological, physical, and architectural effects the ongoing war in Sudan between the Sudan military […]

Seyi Lasisi

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1 year ago

From Khartoum to Sundance: The Journey of a Sudanese Documentary Team

Isoken and Kevin’s Love Story Is A Cross-Continental Journey

The 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy-drama Isoken, written and directed by Jade Osiberu, tells the love story of Isoken, (Dakore Akande), a workaholic who tries to navigate societal expectations and her desires. The film explores themes of cultural pressure, racial stereotypes, and the search for true love. Isoken’s love story begins with an unexpected romance with […]

Alex Omenye

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1 year ago

Isoken and Kevin’s Love Story Is A Cross-Continental Journey
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