Richard and Raymond Yusuff, representing The Critics Company, sit down to answer all of our questions regarding their field and role—which they feel is still yet to be fully understood— in Nollywood. From working on the set of King of Boys and critically acclaimed Juju Stories to their own personal projects, The Critics Company representatives discuss their Nollywood experience that has spanned both a blockbuster and an indie environment. They further discuss creating their own space in the industry, being mistaken as film critics, and their future as filmmakers who want to leave a legacy behind. Going into the interview,…
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Directed by Michael ‘Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde (Ghost and the Tout Too) and narrated by Teniola Aladese (Superstar), the King of Boys documentary is another exclusive Netflix title co-produced by Kemi Adetiba. Making of a King features a number of interviews with players involved in the project from idea conception to screening of the original KOB, and its eventual successor, The Return of the King on Netflix. They include industry colleagues like BB Sasore (God Calling), Mimi Bartels (head of production FilmOne); cast members like Sola Sobowale, Deyemi Okanlawon, Illbliss, Toni Tones, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and crew members like Remi Adetiba, Colette…
Speaking on a CNN segment “Empowering the next generation of African creatives”, Editi Effiong prides himself on telling the next generation of African stories under his production banner, Anakle Films. Editi Effiong, who has worked in the past as a producer on Up North, calls The Black Book his biggest project yet. After making a trip across 30 states in 2015, mostly in the North, he was inspired to tell the first film he was ever involved in, Up North, starring Banky Wellington. In collaboration with Naz Onuzo, one of Inkblot’s co-founders whom he met on Twitter, he was able…
While there are not so many movies to look forward to in January, there are two artistic Nollywood titles to be excited about, and quite a number of returning TV shows. Highlight of New Films in January Highlight of New TV Series in January Which of the film(s) and TV show(s) are you looking forward to the most? Did we forget any? Let us know in the comments below. You can read the reviews to a number of the mentioned films and TV series when the month starts. Keep an eye out. You can subscribe to email notifications and follow…
We are not robots, we are also humans. Thank you for 2021! What we did for the first time in 2021: Expanded to a team of four. Opened our doors to three interns. Organized a special summer intern program Increased our social media presence. Got blocked by two directors on Twitter. That we know of, at least. Attended two film festivals. Conducted interviews. Debut being with Taiwo Egunjobi. Our future plans: Publish more socially and politically aware reviews and essays. Expand our team. Open our doors to more interns. Educate younger ones on film. Promote cinema culture in various ways.…
What makes Frank Herbert’s epic account of a young man’s ascension from boy to Duke to meta-messiah burdened with terrible – and questionable – purpose a poignant reflection of humanity’s zealous obsession with power?
Unintentional is a feel-good love story that follows Sefi Madaki (played by Omowumi Dada) and her best friend Rosy (Beverly Osu) on a journey of self-discovery after a tumultuous heartbreak at the start of their national youth service year.
A preview of movies to watch at home and in cinemas over Christmas and New Year’s break.
To understand the new smart watched and other pro devices of recent focus, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement. Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us to get up and move around if we have been sat for too long – let’s not forget Tim Cooks “sitting is the new coolness” line. What we like: Angled second screen is quite useful.Durability is top notch.Better dual-screen software.Powerful hardware features. What we dislike: Less battery life than other options.Keyboard and trackpad are flimsy.No…
It is important to be chic. I love the 2000s because everyone started to love haute couture. I always say: To be well dressed you must be well naked. I am never satisfied with myself and that is what keeps me going – I have no post-satisfaction. The difference between style and fashion is quality. Possibly we do not have one theme for each season, but just try to make beautiful clothes all year round. We have got to change our ethics and our financial system and our whole way of understanding the world. It has to be a world in…