Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

Short Film Review: Olawale Adetula’s ‘Overcomer’ is a Quiet Study of Anxiety and Identity in a Post COVID World

At the center of director Adetula’s minimalist short film is Toni (Tinovimbanashe Sibanda), an international student grappling with mounting debts and a needy mother who clearly doesn’t care about her situation. Toni’s world is a […]

Reviews

Short Film Review: Olawale Adetula’s ‘Overcomer’ is a Quiet Study of Anxiety and Identity in a Post COVID World

At the center of director Adetula’s minimalist short film is Toni (Tinovimbanashe Sibanda), an international student grappling with mounting debts and a needy mother who clearly doesn’t care about her situation. Toni’s world is a […]

‘Baby Farm’ Review: Might Just Be the Best Thing to Come Out of the EbonyLife-Netflix Deal

Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. The EbonyLife and Netflix partnership has been one fraught with many announcements and few […]

Short Film Review: Emily Nkanga’s ‘Yam And Egg’ is a Subtle Invitation to a Private Grief

Dear reader, help us understand your Nollywood preferences by filling out our audience survey—your input is invaluable and deeply appreciated! Click this link. When Nkanga’s charming female lead, Pelumi (Treasure Obasi Johnson), asks Gbenga (Tomisin Ajayi) if […]

News

James Omokwe’s ‘Osamede’ Set for 2025 Cannes Market Screening

Osamede, a Nigerian historical fantasy film set in the 1897 Benin Kingdom, is set to premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Market on May 17 at Pavillon Afriques. Shot in Benin City, it features a cast that includes Ivie Okujaye Egboh (who can be seen in our first look image), Lexan Aisosa Peters, William Benson, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, and Alexander Bud.

Essays

‘Casa De Novia’ Review: This Haunted House Comedy Stands on Muddy Ground in Another Shaky Anthill Outing

Uyoyou Adia’s Anthill-produced film, Casa De Novia, is Nollywood’s latest attempt at mixing a random genre with comedy. The film stars Taye Arimoro and Anee Icha as its leading stars. As with other Nollywood films […]

Cheta Chukwu’s ‘Strawberry Chinny’ Starring Chimezie Imo and Genoveva Umeh Selected for Essence Festival 2024

In the newest festival news coming out from Nigeria, Cheta Chukwu’s Strawberry Chinny, a romcom starring Chimezie Imo and Genoveva Umeh has been selected for Essence Film Festival 2024, set to take place in New […]

‘Alágbède’ (Blacksmith): Review: Femi Adebayo, Kehinde Bankole and Gabriel Afolayan Dazzle in Highly Thematic Period Drama

Some people find love and living to be effortless, while others struggle to the point of desperation that leads to the brink of death. The latter is the theme of Alágbède, a socially conscious period […]

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