Preview of January Movies and TV Shows
While there are not so many movies to look forward to in January, there are two artistic Nollywood titles to be excited about, and quite a number of returning TV shows. Highlight of New Films […]
Mami Wata Legend-Inspired ‘Crocodile Dance’ Joins Growing Push Toward Crowdfunded African Animation
African animators and studios in recent years have increasingly turned to audiences and crowdfunding to move their animated projects forward. The latest example is Crocodile Dance, an African futurist animated thriller inspired by the Mami […]
‘The Herd’ Review: Daniel Etim Effiong’s Topical Despite Uneven Debut for a Desperate Populace in Desperate Times
Daniel Etim Effiong’s debut feature sits at the centre of an important political quagmire: a country refusing to tackle a complex insecurity issue that threatens to destroy an already delicate national fabric. It takes on […]
Port Harcourt’s VISIONS Film Society Opens With Films on Home, Migration and Belonging
Port Harcourt may not be a hub for regular film activity, but it holds urgent, overlooked stories, and filmmaker Olohije Oyakhire believes those narratives deserve intentional cinematic engagement. Her vision is straightforward: build a steady, […]
In Search of The Missing Woman in Nemsia’s ‘Finding Nina’ and ‘Thicker Than Water’
Written by Elijah Oluwanisola. In 2022, Derin Adeyokunnu and B.B. Sasore’s Nemsia Studios announced a three-picture slate deal with Prime Video. The first, B.B. Sasore’s Breath of Life (2023), became an audience favourite, securing five […]
Onyinye Odokoro to Star in Melon House’s Debut Feature ‘Adanne’, A Story Across Three Igbo Generations
Melon House Production has announced its first feature film, Adanne, a family drama set to begin production in November 2025. Written and produced by Gold Gerry (Boo’d Up) and directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen, the film […]
Onyinye Odokoro’s Decision to Stay
At a 2022 Quramo Festival of Words panel about Nigeria’s emigration wave and its impact on the arts and industry space, I muttered (apparently out loud) about the need for honesty and nuance, which is very often ignored, especially in heated moments. The woman beside me agreed. She introduced herself as a nurse and an actor — an intersection that lingered with me. Later, I asked her to watch my bag for a moment. That was my first meeting with Onyinye Odokoro.
AFRIFF 2025 Interviews Roundup: Zoey Martinson, Allison Precious Emmanuel, Williams Uchemba and More
It’s still very much AFRIFF season over here until the last AFRIFF post drops. For this reason, we’re highlighting some of the interviews that filmmakers, actors had with What Kept Me Up, right from the […]
AFRIFF 2025: ‘To Adaego With Love’ Review
AFRIFF: There are many stories told of victories and the ways they are achieved. The tales of the final battles and surrender, chronicles of the victors and vanquished, narratives strung together of the pacts forged […]
AFRIFF 2025: Our Festival Highlights and Recap and Full List of Award Winners
In 2023, I was wide-eyed, heart filled with love for film, and ready to experience my first AFRIFF as I made my way to the opening night venue. To my surprise, the event was by […]
Rollpay Africa and Filmmakers Mart Celebrate Nigerian Storytelling at “Nigeria Through My Lens” Film Screening
Rollpay Africa and Filmmakers Mart hosted an inspiring film screening titled “Nigeria Through My Lens” at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event brought together leaders in the entertainment and business industries to celebrate Nigeria’s vibrant […]
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