What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?
Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.
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Features, reviews, and essays on film and TV shows from across the African continent
Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.
3 months ago
Nollywood actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, who has died aged 66 of an unnamed cancer, inspired Nigerian film audiences and industry practitioners with his commanding performances and recorded goodwill. The actor who has stayed away from mainstream attention and conversation was the face of recent conversation after one of his daughters posted a video detailing the […]
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While Nollywood’s artistic ambitions have supposedly heightened, they often don’t translate onscreen.
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My Father’s Shadow dual-citizenship tension isn’t an isolated conversation in African cinema. From the early 2000’s to date, there have been a select number of African titles with similar tension.
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Intentional storytelling are the purposeful creative choices that involve a smooth blend of narrative, aesthetic style and themes in a manner that enhances meaning and overall appeal.
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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 […]
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Nemsia Studios has released the trailer for Suky, a highly anticipated adrenaline-driven action-fuelled drama that is set for global release in March 2025. Produced by Bamidele Adelusi and directed by Ola Cardoso, the film promises an electrifying blend of action, emotion and cultural depth, immersing audiences in the world of underground Dambe boxing. Set in […]
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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”.
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Nigerian web series Skinny Girl in Transit (SGIT) presents several captivating relationships, but one of the most intriguing is the love story between Shalewa, played by Sharon Ooja, and Mohammed, portrayed by Timini Egbuson. Their relationship is a compelling mix of romance, conflict, and personal growth, making them one of the most beloved couples in […]
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