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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.

3 months ago

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

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 […]

Seyi Lasisi

2 weeks ago

Best Nollywood Films of 2026, So Far

While Nollywood’s artistic ambitions have supposedly heightened, they often don’t translate onscreen.

Seyi Lasisi

2 months ago

“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title

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.

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

Intentional Storytelling and Black Consciousness in Kunle Afolayan’s “The Figurine” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”

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.

Adedamola Adedayo

7 months ago

Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele Set for Another December Duel

Alakada: Bad and Boujee, directed and produced by Toyin Abraham, will be released in December, and so will Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa. The two filmmakers behind some of the country’s most commercially successful films will once more be fighting for the top spot at the box office. Last December, Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah […]

2 years ago

“Bank Alert” Review: A Comedy Drama At Ease With Its Own Chaos

One of the fears of a responsible man is his inability to cater for his family. People begin to question his masculinity when he fails in this social commitment. While there may be cultural variations in the duties of the man, his strength is constantly tested on both familial and communal grounds. The community despises […]

2 years ago

Yvonne Orji is adapting Yaa Gyasi’s ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ for Sony Pictures Television

All collaboration, no competition between Nigeria and Ghana on this project!

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2 years ago

Editi Effiong Signs to US-based, Zero Gravity Management

Effiong signs on to the company behind projects like Ozark, Beast of No Nation, The Accountant and more.

2 years ago

“Casa De Novia” Review: It’s Three In a Bed— Fantasy, Horror, Humor

Filmmaking in Nigeria is constantly evolving, as Nollywood filmmakers now have the urge to try out forms that have not been previously given serious attention. First, wittingly or unwittingly, these filmmakers work towards redeeming what used to be a poor image of the industry as the dumping ground for headless stories, pitiable aesthetics or both. […]

2 years ago

“Her Dark Past” Review: MultiChoice Talent Factory’s Project Embraces Stylistic Complacency

Her Dark Past is the latest film project of the MultiChoice Talent Factory, a programme for the development of emerging creative African talents in film and television. The film is about Tosin Nwosu, a flourishing relationship coach who keeps secrets from her husband Chidi, which threatens her blissful marital life. Starring in it are Linda […]

2 years ago

Review: “Afamefuna” Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Masquerade dances, titled men wearing the Ozo cap, talking drums, and celebratory noises at the center of which is Chief Afamefuna (Stan Nze), opens the film. However, this festive atmosphere is suddenly disrupted by the discovery of a dead body, foreshadowing the investigative plot that Afamefuna is about to take on. Afam is brought to […]

2 years ago

Bolanle Austen-Peters’ Biopic “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” Hits Nigerian Cinemas In May

Bolanle Austen-Peters’ biographical drama Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti is set to appear in Nigerian Cinemas from May 17th, 2024. The biopic debuted at the 12th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF 2023) where it won Best Overall Feature Film and Best Screenplay awards. The biopic is written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters. It is based […]

2 years ago

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What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

Best Nollywood Films of 2026, So Far

“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title

Intentional Storytelling and Black Consciousness in Kunle Afolayan’s “The Figurine” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”

Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele Set for Another December Duel

“Bank Alert” Review: A Comedy Drama At Ease With Its Own Chaos

Yvonne Orji is adapting Yaa Gyasi’s ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ for Sony Pictures Television

Editi Effiong Signs to US-based, Zero Gravity Management

“Casa De Novia” Review: It’s Three In a Bed— Fantasy, Horror, Humor

“Her Dark Past” Review: MultiChoice Talent Factory’s Project Embraces Stylistic Complacency

Review: “Afamefuna” Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Bolanle Austen-Peters’ Biopic “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” Hits Nigerian Cinemas In May

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