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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

Stunted Protagonist and Divided Attention Taint Afolayan’s Ambition In “Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre”

Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, a Netflix epic series sequel to the 2022 film Aníkúlápó, is set in the 17th century and follows the adventure of the protagonist, Saro (Kunle Remi), particularly his return to life on another mission and his sojourn in a new community. The six-part series, produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan, […]

2 years ago

“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre” Bites Off More Than it can Chew

She steals from the gods the power of resurrection, and then raises her beloved from the dead. Then she bequeaths the loot to him, with which he builds a reputation as a resurrector. But when he cheats on her, she ups and leaves, taking along his talisman, a last-gasp act of revenge which precipitates both […]

Michael Aromolaran

2 years ago

7 Contemporary Nollywood Queer Films Changing Narratives

In the few instances where queer people were the subject of Nigerian films in the ‘90s and early 2000s, they were invariably depicted unflatteringly. Lancelot Imasuen’s Emotional Crack (2003), Amaka Igwe’s Rattle Snake (1995) and even Moses Ebere’s Men in Love (2010), for example, portrayed homosexuals as satanically possessed. In some other films from that […]

3 years ago

18 Nigerian Women Film/TV Industry Pioneers On The Rise

by Esther Akpovi In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian cinema and television, a powerful wave of inclusion has been championed by a group of visionary women whose dedication, talent, and determination has not only reshaped Nollywood narratives but has also paved the way for a new era of inclusivity and representation within the industry. From […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

3 years ago

“On The Edge” Review: A Satirical Stake on Ambition and Power

Power, when poorly managed, becomes intoxicating and leads to the downfall of great men. Historical and religious drama and events—such as Hitler’s leadership in Nazi regime in Germany, Macbeth’s ruthless rise in the Shakespearean world and Solomon’s regal reign in Christian epistemology—account for people of noble status whose abuse of power in different ways contributes […]

3 years ago

“Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre” Premieres In Grand Style In Lagos

Anticipated epic thriller series Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, which is a spinoff from the 2022 drama Aníkúlápó, premiered in Ikeja, Lagos on Sunday evening ahead of its Netflix release this March. The event, which was hosted by renowned comedian Gbenga Adeyinka at the five-star Sheraton Hotel in the capital city, was graced by the […]

3 years ago

MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa Project “Grown” Set For Premiere On Africa Magic

The MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa cohort’s class of 2023 is set to release the final student project Grown on March 2, 2024 on Africa Magic Showcase and March 9, 2024 on Africa Magic Showcase. The film follows the life-changing problems encountered by a badly behaved teenager whose desire to grow up is brought to […]

3 years ago

5 Movies That Show Timini Egbuson Is One Of The Biggest Actors In Africa

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson stands out as a beacon of versatility and talent. He effortlessly breathes life into every role, leaving audiences captivated. As we delve into five of his remarkable performances, it becomes evident why Timini Egbuson is not just an actor, but deservingly one of Africa’s best actors. Timini as Pere in […]

3 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”

Stunted Protagonist and Divided Attention Taint Afolayan’s Ambition In “Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre”

“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre” Bites Off More Than it can Chew

7 Contemporary Nollywood Queer Films Changing Narratives

18 Nigerian Women Film/TV Industry Pioneers On The Rise

“On The Edge” Review: A Satirical Stake on Ambition and Power

“Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre” Premieres In Grand Style In Lagos

MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa Project “Grown” Set For Premiere On Africa Magic

5 Movies That Show Timini Egbuson Is One Of The Biggest Actors In Africa

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