Lately in Nollywood, deliberate soundtracking has taken the back seat in the filmmaking process, as if an afterthought. Rather than a composition that captures the mood of a scene, out-of-place trendy “Afrobeats” sounds are opted […]
Every Valentine’s season, people on social media resurrect a jocular song, “Valentine’s is coming, where’s your boyfriend? Will you be single or be married?” The seasonal song makes for great fun, we accept, but for […]
Forgive the title. It is a little judgemental and suggests there is a behavior associated with people who wear this hairstyle, but I am only being an annoying Nigerian elder. Just like how certain hairstyles […]
In the 2021 biopic Ayinla, the first time Lateef Adedimeji meets Omowunmi Dada, his legs involuntarily lift off the floor and he pauses his singing because this regal beauty has taken up space and commanded […]
Agu, Igbo word for “leopard,” unfolds as a six-episode legal drama series that delves into diverse themes. In the realm of Nigerian shows exploring legal elements, it follows predecessors like Castle & Castle and the […]
In crime thrillers, an occurrence that consistently intrigues me is when the protagonist, presented with an opportunity for revenge, delays the kill for a triumphant speech. Unfortunately, this often grants the enemy an additional chance […]
Wedding films are a big part of Nollywood. They are so popular that the subgenre’s tropes have become familiar. But they offer simple narratives that can be entertaining because of how accessible the wedding culture […]
In Kayode Kasum’s second offering of the year, Afamefuna, we are presented with a cinematic experience that not only deserves acclaim but could even invoke the divine approval of a Biblical fire. Firmly rooted in […]
Grind, as the title suggests, unfolds as a compelling narrative involving the hustle and hard work necessary to achieve set goals. Similar on-screen explorations of the journey to success, such as Living In Bondage (1992) […]
