Author: OIkeade

Dear reader, In July’s newsletter, I complained about 2021 summer’s slow movie activities and asked you guys why we didn’t have a summer movie yet. It seems like I spoke too soon, cos what was that with those Fast and Furious Dom Family memes. Like, it has been a long time since I saw a meme transcend sectors as this one did at the start of July. It was a fun ride while it lasted (pun or no pun, you tell me). As I mentioned in that newsletter issue, I wasn’t after just quality, but I was just looking for…

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This newsletter edition covers the following (click on the title to skip to the section): IntroductionNews That We Couldn’t CoverNon-review essays in JuneJune reviewsHighlights of July movie releasesHighlights of July TV releases Dear reader, Don’t you dare! Don’t you dare complain about Sex/Life, the new Netflix series that is exactly about what it hints. So why y’all acting surprised. And for those not in the know, Sex/Life isn’t a recommendation from me. On that note, welcome back to WKMUp. We are getting into the thick of summer action. What is your favourite movie so far? Based on our reviews, A…

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Tade Ogidan was a household name between the late 90s and the early 2000s. He was behind movies like Dangerous Twins, Madam Dearest, Diamond Ring, amongst other daring titles that I remember enjoying with my family. He was so big, that he even released a musical album featuring a number of Nollywood stars that would have surely birthed memes in today’s world. After a long hiatus, the versatile filmmaker returned with Gold Statue in 2019. The film stars Gabriel Afolayan, Kunle Remi, Sola Sobowale, Richard Mofe-damijo, Norbert Young, AliBaba, and a host of others, who make up a star-studded cast.…

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