Abba T. Makama has set his sights on an ambitious new project that takes a wide turn from his surrealist narrative terrain. Titled ODYSSEY, this documentary is set to unravel the journey of Yoruba music across a century, from its humble beginnings to its current global reign as seen in Afrobeats. Through insightful interviews with key industry stakeholders, ODYSSEY will offer a narrative that delves into the influences of religion, colonialism, and social dynamics on Yoruba music. This upcoming documentary will touch genres like Sakara, Apala, Ajiwere, Fuji, Juju, and Highlife. ODYSSEY is backed by White House Pictures and spearheaded…
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Nigeria’s presence at the 31st New York African Film Festival is quite packed, with a lineup featuring fictional narratives and documentaries by Nigerian filmmakers and even about Nigerian characters. Kicking off the festival is the North American premiere of Over the Bridge directed by Tolu Ajayi. Set in Lagos, the lauded film offers a narrative that delves into themes of identity and self-discovery. In the film, we follow Folarin (played by Ozzy Agu), a successful investment banker whose company is contracted by the government to oversee a high-profile project, as he searches for answers when the project goes awry, which…
Nollywood Film Club is a weekly (on Sundays) Twitter Space discussion that places Nollywood in focus. A chosen subject (film or topic) is analysed and critiqued by participating speakers and listeners. In March, they discuss Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre, A Green Fever, The Kujus Again and Afamefuna. In the same month with an overwhelming number of Prime Video releases (aka dump), the club also convene to discuss the best and worst of those numerous releases. Let’s Take a Look at Nollywood Film Club’s Best-Rated Film: Mildred Okwo’s ‘The Meeting’ Here is our monthly recap of the films discussed in…
Nora Awolowo’s Rixel Studios has unveiled the cast for Red Circle, an action thriller with Akay Mason (Elevator Baby) in the directorial seat. Kicking off with a social media campaign that featured the circulation of a bold red circle with dripping blood, fans were left buzzing as speculation ran wild across platforms. Saturday confirmed and disproved theories, with a cast reveal teaser offering a sneak peek into the world of Red Circle. The biggest buzz surrounds the return of veteran actress Bukky Wright, poised to play a major part in what appears to be a key role. Also set to…
WeTalkSound and Inside Nollywood have announced the launch of a new documentary series titled Sounds of Nollywood, spotlighting the sound designers and composers behind some of Nollywood’s biggest projects. Sounds of Nollywood will feature Nollywood sound professionals such as Ava Momoh (Collision Course, Over the Bridge), Anu Afolayan (Aníkúlápó, Swallow, Citation), Kulanen Ikyo (The Black Book, Blood Sisters, Lionheart, October 1), Tolu Obanro (Jagun Jagun, Gangs of Lagos, Battle on Buka Street, Brotherhood, King of Thieves), and Clement ‘DJ Klem’ Kponu (Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, Halima’s Choice, Lady Buckit & The Motley Mopsters). According to Dolapo Amusat, the CEO…
In an official confirmation of yesterday’s breaking news, Sozo Films has confirmed the leads of Owambe, currently shooting in Lagos with director Oluseyi Asurf (Hakkunde) at the helm. The film tells the story of a young woman (assumed to be Bankole) who returns from abroad and has to take up her mother’s role as Iyaloja. In what has been teased as a romantic pairing, Kehinde Bankole and Jidekene Achufusi will lead the cast of Owambe. Joining the two as supporting characters are Iyabo Ojo, Fathia Balogun, Lina Idoko, Ngozi Nwosu, Tunbosin Aiyedehin, Tope Olowoniyan, Tina Mba, Taiwo Hassan, Iya Rainbow…
I Have An Idea Entertainment is excited to announce the release of What No One Knows official soundtrack album, ahead of the release of What No One Knows, an award-winning film with themes of cultural pressures, friendship, secrets and betrayals. The full soundtrack of the film is now available on all major digital platforms. The album features the titular track ‘What No One Knows’ written by Leke and Layo Laguda and produced by Blaqnote, ‘Kíní Mò Sè’ written by Tope Laguda, produced by Emeka Onuoha and performed by vocal powerhouse, Olubunmy, as well as ‘Paradīsè’ (also performed by Olubunmy), ‘Heartbroken’…
Now available to stream, Death to Thirty is a documentary that highlights the unique experiences and challenges the societal narratives surrounding women and the age of 30. Directed by Ore Badmus and produced by Oluwatunmise Oluyede (also credited as the writer), the film takes a unique data-driven approach to the subject by weaving together the lived experiences of diverse women, ranging from their early 20s to late 30s, with qualitative interviews and a survey of 119 women. These powerful first-hand accounts, through data visualizations from the survey, offer a glimpse into the joys, anxieties, and societal expectations they face at…
February was a month of highs, lows and nostalgia for Nollywood Film Club members. The hosts, namely Iroko Critic of Twitter (and hopefully, YouTube once again), opted to flow with the season by polling a range of older romantic titles over Prime Video’s releases. After a less than enjoyable opener with Orisa, Odunlade Adekola’s indigenous epic that several speakers struggled to complete, the rest of the month was an attempt at a turnaround with romance-filled films: The Meeting, a current NFC high; Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s Potato Potahto, only passable because of Ukeje’s and Dumas’ charisma; and Kunle Afolayan’s Phone Swap, which…
Japa (stylized as Japa!) will officially mark Isioma Osaje’s feature directorial debut. The film was co-produced by Inkblot Studios and 1Pod Pictures, now heading to Prime Video on March 8. Japa! was once described as a Sci-fi comedy. The trailer teases a plot that might follow the Groundhog Day trope in which a character is caught in a time loop, left to repeat a given day or time over and over, until something changes. Starring Jidekene Achufusi, Adesua Etomi Wellington, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Seun Ajayi, Layi Wasabi & Mofe Duncan, Japa!, described as a romcom, follows the story of Mezu (played…