Editor’s Notes: The culture of theatrical or collective film viewing is undergoing noteworthy changes across the world. In Nigeria, it is gradually hitting a critical level, due to hiked ticket prices, shabby cinema infrastructure and the arrival of streaming services in the region. These changes, partly caused by the poor economy, have turned a cinema outing into a luxury for the average cinephile. Beyond the commercial theatrical options, there are some film events that still try to bring film lovers together to enjoy the communal exhibition of a movie. In this monthly series, titled The Tentmakers, we will interview the…
Author: Fancy Goodman
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Nollywood is no exception to the glitz and glamour associated with film industries around the world. In the thrill and celebration surrounding the magic of film, most of the attention is paid to the stars on screen and the directors. This frequently leaves the multitasking minds that oversee the overall production outside the picture, most especially in a dogged filmmaking clime like Nollywood that boasts insufficient film press coverage for the factory load of films churned out across various formats and platforms. Among these multitasking minds is Josh Olaoluwa, a film producer who has worked on projects that stretch across…
EXCLUSIVE: What makes the world premiere of All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White special for Babatunde Apalowo is that the film is his first feature film. Premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival, the film joins the Esiri brothers’ Eyimofe, which was the first Nigerian film to premiere at the prestigious festival, with both films placing their restrained cinematic lens on overlooked aspects of the Nigerian human condition. Produced by Damilola Orimogunje, All The Colours of the World Are Between Black and White follows the journey of Bambino (Tope Tedela) and Bawa (Riyo David), who…
EXCLUSIVE: Moshood Fattah stole hearts in Netflix’s Far From Home (FFH) series, where he plays Michael, financial and advisory support to our lead Ishaya. A lot of Nigerian viewers have expressed how impressed they were with his performance. The talented actor has had quite the journey. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and a Master’s degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), he has not ceased to strive for more. There is therefore little wonder that he features in two big Nollywood projects of 2022: Far From Home and…
EXCLUSIVE: What happens when an artist is awfully quiet? Have they taken a hiatus to creatively rediscover themself, or have they simply ventured into something different? The former is the case with Daniel Oriahi, director of 2018 supernatural thriller Sylvia, whose name we have not seen on our screens for a while. “I took a break for a while. I needed to realign myself with why I love what I do—which is filmmaking—and the kind of stories I want to tell.” From Expansive Experiences and Genetic Roots to their Influence on Storytelling, Michael Omonua Gives Insight on Missing Pieces in…
EXCLUSIVE: Brotherhood, produced by Jade Osiberu’s Greoh Studios, has generated buzz among Nigerian cinemagoers since its theatrical release on September 23, with many more still looking forward to its post-theatrical debut on a streaming service. The well-choreographed action sequences and performances of the actors have been celebrated, which testify to the competence of the film’s director, Loukman Ali. He clearly deserves his flowers and, for this reason, I thought to have a chat with him about the project, his background and his influences. Movie Review: ‘The Girl in the Yellow Jumper’ and Questions of Verisimilitude Ali is a Ugandan filmmaker…