Firstly, here is a reminder: Nollywood Film Club is a Film Club (read that again) fulfilling an important role. Just before an end of year backlash against the club’s style, tone and purpose, the members […]
Recent rumours of Netflix’s exit from Nigeria have been quashed by the streaming giant’s spokesperson, who stated plainly: “We are not exiting Nigeria. We will continue to invest in Nigerian stories to delight our members.” […]
My Sunshine, the first-ever Korean-Nigerian film, premiered on YouTube on October 4, 2024. Directed by Abdulrasheed “JJC Skillz” Bello (Omo Ghetto: The Saga) and starring Kemi “KemzMama” Ikuseedu, the film combines K-drama’s signature tropes, with […]
On September 26, 2024, Hollywood publication Variety reported that British powerhouse Idris Elba (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) would play Okonkwo in a TV adaptation of “Things Fall Apart”, Chinua Achebe’s iconic 1958 novel. Many […]
The growing dominance of female filmmakers in Nollywood shows a significant rise in women’s participation in the Nigerian film industry. Over the years, women have increasingly taken on roles as directors, screenwriters, and producers, driven […]
Written by Okediran AdeyemiTwitter : OkediranAdeyem1Instagram: Yemi_Write It is quite disheartening and pathetic to see, that the most anticipated television show in Nigeria, Gulder Ultimate Search, is not getting as much favourable reaction as a lot of the fans had thought […]
We have seen teen movies and TV shows, like Atypical, Outer Banks, On My Block and many others, that grapple with teen angst and puberty, however, Sex Education has proved itself distinct with the angle […]
Editor’s notes: With the success of King of Boys amongst the Nigerian audience, and the return of Gulder Ultimate Search, our guest writer takes a look at the golden era of Nigerian TV from a […]
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 […]
For fast-rising filmmakers, the Trailblazer Award from the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), presented by MultiChoice, is the ultimate recognition in Nollywood. This revered title is dedicated to remarkable, promising actors, actresses, and filmmakers […]
The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) ceremony is just around the corner, and for the first time this year, the majority of the award categories are not open to audience voting. This means that […]
The depictions of villains on screen can be tricky. When done right, they are memorable. And when written shoddily, even the most skilled actor can’t save them. They end up cartoonish and childish and can’t […]
Like the Afrobeats tag, Nollywood is an umbrella term used to label Nigerian films. Regardless of the language or scope of production, many still adopt the contentious label. Today, the industry is experiencing an unprecedented […]
When Babatunde Apalowo set out to make his debut feature film, All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White, he had one destination in mind – Berlinale. “For me, Berlinale was the […]
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 […]
This year, every critic could select their top 5 films from a list of 58 released films across cinemas and streaming services (Netflix and Prime Video most notably). And they were awarded points as shown […]
19th-century playwright Oscar Wilde once said: “I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms; the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it […]
Following the announcement of Olóládé, a Netflix original series scheduled for release on November 24, more details have emerged about the widely anticipated production helmed by TNC Africa, a trailblazing production company founded in 2021, […]
