Every culture has myths that have been passed from one generation to another. Often stories of gods and legends with supernatural powers, the narratives explore themes like heroism, love, betrayal, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. These deities can be heroes like Babalú Ayé who is known to the Yorubas and Benin (West African country) people as the Healer god. They could also take the form of a villain. A perfect example is Sakpata, the Plague god. He is said to be the cousin of Babalú Ayé and is responsible for causing diseases. In the past, myths, (under…
Author: Praise Okeoghene Vandeh
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Storytelling has been used to entertain, inspire and inform. This holy trinity is the ground on which storytelling is built and various films have harkened to this trinity. The popular Nollywood film Tom and Jerry featuring Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikediezie on their mischievous adventures, Jade Osiberu’s Isoken refusing to bow to societal pressure, and Oloture’s focus on the human trafficking scene showcase these three pillars. Every story aims to have at least one of all these functions at heart. By doing this, they cause ripple effects. The preservation of time and history is one of the effects of a…
A lot of romcom fans will agree that the 90s-2000s was an exceptional era for the genre. Whether it was Anna’s “I’m just a girl standing in front of a boy asking him to love her” or Andie and Ben’s awful rendition of Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain”, we were there—eyes glued to the screen, stomachs exploding like fireworks. This era also saw the reign of chemistry-stricken pairings: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. It was a time of epic romance, exchanging love mails and pure comedy, Jane’s ridiculous bridesmaid dresses. The perfect blend and we…