Reviews
‘Tele x Zikora’ Review: A University Romance Whose Greatest Strength Lies in the Future of Its Ensemble Cast
In Tele X Zikora, there is an awareness of the beats that make a romance film work. The first meeting, the push and pull, the moment of interest, the conflict and the resolution. It shows […]
Film Africa 2026: Damilola Orimogunje’s ‘Dear Ajayi’ Roughly Examines Women’s Demands of Duty and the Desire for Freedom
Film Africa: History has always been unkind to women, and Damilola Orimogunje’s Dear Ajayi understands this, albeit in an overstated way. In his sophomore outing, which follows two estranged sisters “forced” to live together while […]
‘Black Market’ Review: Fatimah Binta Gimsay’s Feature Debut is a Very Nigerian Film for a Very Nigerian Situation
September 26, 2026 gave Nigerian cinema two occasions to celebrate. The first was Nigerian Cinema Day, with audiences filling cinemas nationwide for a limited slate of films after FilmOne, the leading distributor, reportedly pulled out. […]
‘Alahun: The Weaver’ Review: Dare Olaitan’s Long-Awaited Epic Adventure Return Takes Too Long to Get Going
Dare Olaitan returns to the director’s chair with Alahun: The Weaver, a Yoruba epic adventure filled with spirits, mythical creatures, and an unlikely hero at its centre. The film asks many questions, such as what the measure of a true hero is, and how love can transcend societal limitations.
Locarno Open Doors 2026 Review: ‘Concrete Moves’, ‘Time to Change’, ‘sKINs’, ‘Submergido’ and ‘Goat’
The following five short films screened as part of the 2026 Locarno Open Doors, taking place from August 5-10, 2026. The five directors were also invited to take part in the Open Doors Directors programme. […]
Short Film Review: Adebayo Oduwole’s ‘When Tari Met Voke’ Makes a Familiar Meet-Cute Feel Alive
Few things are better than a romantic comedy that keeps both of its promises. Very few things. (A plate of smoky party jollof, perhaps.) I suspect this, among other reasons, is behind the runaway success […]
‘Remi and Nneoma’ Review: A Nollywood Biblical Retelling Too Devoted to Become Its Own Story
The Bible, like any other text, exists to be adapted and retold. Its stories are constantly updated for language and context. The King James Version for the purists who want little lost, The New International […]
‘On Different Grounds’ Review: Nollywood Veterans Elevate Mildred Okwo’s Uneven Romantic Comedy
A Nigerian wedding party, as much as it is a celebration, is often a power play. A place where influence is tested, alliances are forged and a pecking order is established. There is a clashing […]
News
How WKMUp’s Audience Research Became Part of a GIZ and Afreximbank Report
We wanted to understand the Nigerian film audience better. When Motunrayo Ojo and I agreed to conduct an independent survey in early 2025, I had little idea what we would eventually do with the findings. […]
Alternativa Film Festival Heads to Africa in 2027, Opens Submissions With $120,000 Prize Fund
Alternativa Film Festival is heading to Africa for the first time in 2027, with submissions now open for its fourth edition and $120,000 in prize money available to filmmakers across the Global South. The announcement […]
Everything We Know About The New DStv and GOtv Packages in Nigeria
MultiChoice has introduced new DStv and GOtv subscription packages across key African markets as part of a review of the company’s operations following its acquisition by CANAL+, which also affected the partial migration of Showmax […]
TWF Productions Expands Short Film Slate With ‘In The Space of Desire’
TWF Productions has announced its second short film, In the Space of Desire, a drama starring Wumi Tuase-Fosudo, Mike Afolarin and Temilolu Fosudo. Directed by Chukwu Martin, the film explores marriage, fidelity and the boundaries […]
Dika Ofoma’s ‘Tooth’ Selected for Inaugural Locarno and Winterthur African Short Film Programme
Dika Ofoma is adding another title to his growing collection of short films, with his latest project, Tooth, selected for the inaugural Final Cut: New African Shorts.
Nollywood Distilled: The Stories That Mattered This Week
This week on Nollywood Distilled, FilmOne unveiled part of its 2027 cinema slate, Clarissa picked up four Gotham nominations, and MultiChoice announced changes to its pay-TV packages. Elsewhere, Agbara Nla: The Return crossed a major […]
Bamike Olawunmi Leads Romcom ‘The Perfect Spec’ as Gospel Singer Limoblaze Makes Lead Role Debut (Watch Trailer)
Bamike Olawunmi (Bam Bam), Vine Olugu and gospel singer Samuel “Limoblaze” Onwubiko will lead the love triangle in The Perfect Spec, a new faith-based romantic comedy from Kinsman Studios. We have our first extensive look […]
How AFRIFF’s Inaugural Film Market Led to Distribution Deals, Sales Representation and Cannes Opportunities
One year ago, AFRIFF Film and Content Market (AFCM) entered its first year with the goal of creating a meeting point where African filmmakers can connect with professionals who could help move their projects forward. […]
Essays
How WKMUp’s Audience Research Became Part of a GIZ and Afreximbank Report
We wanted to understand the Nigerian film audience better. When Motunrayo Ojo and I agreed to conduct an independent survey in early 2025, I had little idea what we would eventually do with the findings. […]
AFRIFF 2025: Official Selections, Panels & Jury Lineup
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) will kick off its 14th edition on November 2nd, running until November 8th in Lagos, Nigeria. The theme of this year’s festival is Rhythms of the Continent: The Afrobeats […]
‘Osamede’ Review: Ivie Okujaye’s Magic Meets a Softened Epic
If you squint hard enough, you can almost glimpse the film that Osamede is trying to be: a sweeping historical epic with gods and magic, but also a character drama that probes the motivations and […]
Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Niyi Akinmolayan Lead FilmOne’s December Lineup Tease
It’s not December yet, but audiences are already seated for the holiday season lineup. FilmOne’s Exhibitors Showcase teased more information on upcoming December releases from filmmakers who have made the month their signature release window. […]
New Documentary ‘Model Citizen’ Spotlights Nigerian Models and Their Working Conditions
About a decade after the #WeAreModelsNotSlaves campaign drew attention to poor pay and unfair treatment in Nigeria’s modelling industry, a new documentary is revisiting the lives and realities of models in the country. (Click to Follow […]
Kenyan-Nigerian Film ‘One Woman One Bra’ Wins 2025 Sutherland Award at BFI London Film Festival
Kenyan-Nigerian co-production One Woman One Bra has clinched the 2025 Sutherland Award for Best First Feature at the BFI London Film Festival, which concluded on 19 October. The Jury members of Kibwe Tavares, Anja Fröhner […]
