Since its festival run four years ago, audiences have looked forward to its wider release—a frequent case for a touring Nigerian film. Starring the indelible Chimezie Imo and powered by a young team of filmmakers, it always seemed destined for streaming. For those who, like myself, first saw it at the online edition of NollywoodWeek, the question was never if it would find a home, but where and when.
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. As we wrote in our review of Idiagi Ernest Eromosele’s previous short film The […]
At this point, it is no news that fewer Nollywood films are getting global releases, something that had mostly become common in recent years thanks to Netflix and Prime Video. But with fewer “strategic” acquisitions by Netflix — and those limited to Africa — global audiences are left with only Circuits, the fledgling, proudly African streaming platform.
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. The title of my favourite Nigerian migration drama, Eyimofe, carries a tinge of dream […]
Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Cheta Chukwu continues his international strides, with the selection of his war drama Love […]
How can Black voices across continents reunify in a world shaped by colonialism and exploitation? This is the central question posed by BLKNWS: Terms and Conditions, an ambitious, experimental documentary by acclaimed visual artist Kahlil […]
We live in volatile times, many are quick to point out. But haven’t we always? There’s always a looming conflict on the horizon or one raging in the background, whether or not it receives media […]
Firstly, here is a reminder: Nollywood Film Club is a Film Club (read that again) fulfilling an important role. Just before an end of year backlash against the club’s style, tone and purpose, the members […]
Recent rumours of Netflix’s exit from Nigeria have been quashed by the streaming giant’s spokesperson, who stated plainly: “We are not exiting Nigeria. We will continue to invest in Nigerian stories to delight our members.” […]
In 2023, Mo Abudu made her directorial debut with two short films, Iyawo Mi and Her Perfect Life, under her new production banner, Mo Abudu Films. With Mo Abudu Films, she hopes to tell stories […]
