There’s a certain artistry to Kill Boro that elevates it above the usual Nollywood treatment of abusive spouses. Written by Priye Diri and directed by Courage Obayuwana, Kill Boro tells the story of Boro (Philip Asaya), a middle-aged former gangster ridden with debt and his teenage son, Elijah (Kosi Ogborueche) who is desperate to have Boro killed to save himself and his mother from Boro’s physical abuse. The film’s premise is architecturally built on a very tragic and dramatic situation: a debt-ridden abusive husband owing a notorious gang leader and a conflicted son saving up money to eliminate his father.…
Author: Nelson Chigozirim
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When Jade Osiberu introduced us to the raw talent that is Maleek of the Ikorodu Bois fame in Gangs of Lagos (2023), it was his impressive performance as a conflicted street teen that immediately endeared us to him, one that won him an AMAA award that same year. Now, in Aburo, a tender, heartwarming tale of courage and destiny, Maleek once again plays the role of a troubled street-smart kid. This time, he is with an exceptional athletic gift. Set in modern-day Lagos against the vibrant backdrop of the city’s class divide, Aburo follows the story of its titular character,…
If you were promised a horror story back then, you were sure to be in for a spooky ride. Some of that time’s paranormal and mystery thrillers like Karishika, Igodo, and Egg of Life scared us as children. Likewise, they gave the adult viewers jumpscares from start to finish. The horror genre is not an easy film form. Particularly, because it has to successfully combine multiple filmmaking elements to evoke fear in its audience, even without an all-star cast. The chills, goosebumps, and thrill must be crafted into the overall experience. Sadly, Showmax’s Dead of Night does not achieve this…