Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. Recently, in Nollywood, certain director-actor collaborations have captured our attention. The partnership between director […]
In 2009, when flip phones were still a thing and the world hadn’t been taken over by Instagram and TikToks, Toyin Abraham released the first instalment in the Alakada franchise, which slithered its way into […]
Lísàbí: The Uprising is an ambitious attempt to bring the story of Lísàbí Agbongbo Akala, the legendary Yoruba hero, to the screen. Loosely based on the actual historical event, the Netflix film showcases Lísàbí’s defiance […]
Lakatabu, a crime thriller directed by Odunlade Adekola, showcases his trademark flair for blending action, comedy, and mysticism to create a drama underscored by his penchant for Yoruba cultural motifs. The story follows Lakatabu (Odunlade […]
Timini Egbuson has carved a niche for himself in new Nollywood as the go-to lover boy and nasty rich kid. Despite criticism for being typecast and occasionally adding little depth to his roles, he sometimes […]
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, moviegoers in Nigeria experienced the inaugural National Cinema Day, offering reduced ticket prices at ₦1,000 to reward loyal fans and rekindle the love of the big screen among former customers. […]
Some people find love and living to be effortless, while others struggle to the point of desperation that leads to the brink of death. The latter is the theme of Alágbède, a socially conscious period […]
Lately, the formula adopted by Yoruba filmmakers draws inspiration from the culture’s rich folklore and ancient literature. This grounds their narratives in the familiar traditional Yoruba settings, with the stacked presence of popular actors—who have […]
Kunle Afolayan’s fantasy drama series, Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre, picks up brilliantly from where the pilot (the 2022 Anikulapo) ends. After the protagonist Saro (Kunle Remi), the horny-minded, son of suffering enriched by his […]
When the Anikulapo pilot was released on Netflix two years ago, it was well-received for its brilliant story and commendable performances of the lead actors, Kunle Remi’s Saro and Bimbo Ademoye’s Arolake, whose on-screen chemistry […]
