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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

The Igbo Apprenticeship System Is The Central Focus of Forthcoming Film “Áfàméfùnà – An Nwa Boi Story” 

From the stable of Come On Naija, Nollywood film Áfàméfùnà – An Nwa Boi Story will debut in Nigerian cinemas ahead of Christmas this year. The anticipated film, rooted in the Igbo apprenticeship system,  explores cultural heritage, love, sacrifice, ambition, betrayal and redemption, all of which are associated with the unique institution. Afamefuna: An Nwa […]

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2 years ago

The Igbo Apprenticeship System Is The Central Focus of Forthcoming Film “Áfàméfùnà – An Nwa Boi Story” 

“Ijogbon” Review: Afolayan’s Teen-based Drama Is Rooted In Myth

Kunle Afolayan often plays with folklore in his films, a tendency he does not spare in his latest Netflix film, Ijogbon. The filmmaker meant business when he recently spoke of how open he has always been to exploring “religion, beliefs, and the natural human angle.” In The Figurine (2009), the filmmaker built the story  around […]

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2 years ago

“Ijogbon” Review: Afolayan’s Teen-based Drama Is Rooted In Myth

My Life In Nollywood: Kunle Afolayan

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 background, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. In this episode, we sit with  an influential African filmmaker and a pacesetter in Nigerian Cinema —Kunle Afolayan. The son of late veteran actor Adeyemi […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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2 years ago

My Life In Nollywood: Kunle Afolayan

Biodun Stephen’s “Small Talk” Will Hit Nigerian Cinemas This November

Renowned Nigerian filmmaker and director Biodun Stephen has a forthcoming film titled Small Talk, which will be available across Nigerian cinemas from October 27, 2023. The latest project is courtesy of a collaboration between FilmOne Studios, Inkblot Productions and Biodun Stephen’s ShutterSpeed Projects. A story created and directed by Biodun Stephen, and produced by Glory […]

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2 years ago

Biodun Stephen’s “Small Talk” Will Hit Nigerian Cinemas This November

Production Powerhouses Singularity Media, Film Trybe and FilmOne Studios Collaborate Over November-bound Thriller “Ègún”

Dare Olaitan’s Singularity Media in conjunction with Film Trybe and FilmOne Studios is set to release a new film titled Ègún. Created by Kayode Kasum and Dare Olaitan, Ègún is a promising cinematic thriller that incorporates juju and office dynamics. Amongst the cast of this film are Olarotimi Fakunle, Lateef Adedimeji, Omowunmi Dada, Gideon Okeke, […]

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2 years ago

Production Powerhouses Singularity Media, Film Trybe and FilmOne Studios Collaborate Over November-bound Thriller “Ègún”

Governor Obaseki Launches Sophomore Edo State International Film Festival

On Sunday evening, 15 October 2023, a cocktail event held at the Fantasia Hall in Eko Hotel and Suites, in Victoria Island, Lagos, set the tone for the second edition of the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF), powered by the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub. The event was graced by the Edo State governor, Godwin […]

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2 years ago

Governor Obaseki Launches Sophomore Edo State International Film Festival

“Mami Wata” Becomes NOSC Choice For International Feature Film category At 2024 Oscars 

On Sunday October 15th, the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars announced the submission of C. J. Obasi’s Mami Wata as Nigeria’s entry for the International Feature Film category of the 2024 Oscars. Presented in black-and-white monochrome, Mami Wata is a fantasy narrative that is […]

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2 years ago

“Mami Wata” Becomes NOSC Choice For International Feature Film category At 2024 Oscars 

Gold Fails To Glitter in “She Must Be Obeyed” 

In the Wendy Uwadiae Imasuen-produced five-part film series She Must Be Obeyed, Funke Akindele is Siyanbola, also called “She”, a music artist whose life is ruled by envy as she strives to outshine her colleagues within the music industry. In her quest for stardom, She maintains a Janus-faced personality: ruthless and self-conceited at home, empathetic […]

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2 years ago

Gold Fails To Glitter in “She Must Be Obeyed” 
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