Reviews
‘Aba Blues’ Review: Jack’enneth Opukeme’s Style Meets a New City and Another Interesting Female Lead in a Faltering Story
The women of Jack’enneth Opukeme’s films are attempts at complexities to varying levels of success. In Adire (which he wrote), the titular character is bringing emancipation to the women of the town through the power […]
‘Headless’ Review: A Meta-Thriller About Nollywood’s Inner Workings
Michael Ndiomu alludes to the concept of “cinema faces”—peculiar figures whose presence alone can summon footfall to the cinema—through the character Erastus Okpanachi in his feature directorial debut, Headless. As I sat in my empty […]
‘Love and New Notes’ Review: Kayode Kasum’s Part Horror, Part Romance, Part Drama, Part Heist, Part Comedy Film
Religions and cultures agree: desperation has a way of becoming spiritual. The woman who cannot bear a child, the man whose mind is poisoned by money; these are not just personal tragedies in Nigerian storytelling, […]
Berlinale 2026: Jeremy Comte’s ‘Paradise’ Review
Berlinale: It is in the final moments of Jeremy Comte’s first feature that he renders the moments giving the film its title, in lyrical realism. “…it burns,” our one-hand protagonist — far from his Quebec […]
Berlinale 2026: The Critics’ and Pietra Brettkelly’s ‘Crocodile’ Review (Documentary)
Berlinale: There was a time The Critics, more known as The Critics Company, wanted to make comedy skits but with a twist of VFX. They were hoping to create an alternative to the common slapstick […]
Berlinale 2026: Alain Gomis’ ‘Dao’ Review
Berlinale: Not to get too personal, I have family members across four continents. Over the past five years, we have had at least two weddings and a funeral to attend. Those are the only times […]
Berlinale 2026: Sandulela Asanda’s ‘Black Burns Fast’ Review
Berlinale: African films that are filled with joy at international film festivals are rare. That is why Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu’s Afrobubblegum movement is important as more attention turns towards African films. We need to […]
‘Alive Till Dawn’ Review: Nigeria’s Claimed First Zombie Apocalypse is Derivative, Politically Oblivious, and an Illusion of Innovation
The Nollywood horror genre has declined over the years. This can be attributed to a combination of moral and religious panic, alongside the industry’s formulaic mode of operation. Over time, Nollywood has found other formulas […]
News
How Two Filmmakers Are Trying to Save Cinema From Lagos
“One thing I appreciate about Nigeria the most now is how backwards it is,” Adebayo Oduwole says with a laugh. On the virtual call in mid March with his collaborative partner Praise Okeoghene Vandeh, the […]
NollywoodWeek 2026 Unveils First Nigerian Titles and Expands Programme with New Industry Partnerships
The NollywoodWeek Film Festival will return to Paris from May 6 to 10, 2026, with Nigerian films forming the core of its programming. Over the years, the festival has grown into a key international stop […]
Nigeria–Kenya Film Collaborations Continue with Cheta Chukwu’s ‘The Child Will Carry You’, Ella Chikezie’s ‘Nwanne’
A growing number of film projects linking Nigeria and Kenya are beginning to hint at a deeper creative exchange between both industries, with Cheta Chukwu’s The Child Will Carry You and Ella Chikezie’s Nwanne emerging […]
Full AMVCA 2026 Nominations List: Theatrically Released Titles Dominate Best Movie Category
The nominations for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have now been unveiled, setting the stage for the awards ceremony scheduled for May 9. This year’s list arrives with a […]
Showmax Originals Find a New Home on DStv Stream From April
The countdown to the end of Showmax as a standalone platform is now firmly underway. The bigger question is no longer whether it will shut down, but what becomes of its content. MultiChoice has now […]
FilmOne Teases Some New Filmmaking Voices to Expect in 2026
One of our key observations at the recent FilmOne Showcase is the range of new voices on the slate of films. They include five movies from filmmakers making either their directorial debut or theatrical debut […]
Nollywood’s Highest-Grossing Film ‘Behind The Scenes’ Heads to Netflix April 3
Behind the Scenes, the record-breaking blockbuster from Funke Akindele, is set to begin streaming on Netflix on April 3. The film dominated the box office during its theatrical run, grossing over ₦2.7 billion across West […]
Next Narrative Africa Fund Unveils First Slate, With Multiple West African Projects Among Inaugural Selections
The Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF), founded by media executive Akunna Cook, has unveiled the first nine film and television projects to receive development support from its $50 million content fund. Announced on March 12, […]
Essays
Kava vs Circuits vs EbonyLife ON: Which Nigerian Streaming Platform is Worth it So Far?
As the operations of Netflix and Prime Video in Nigeria remain slowed down, with Showmax on its way out of the market completely, producers and other stakeholders now view local streaming platforms as the latest […]
Theatre’s Legacy in Nollywood: Exploring The Stage-to-Screen Bridge Through the Eyes of 7 Actors
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 […]
“The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi is a Breath of Fresh Air” and 13 Key Takeaways from Nollywood Film Club in November
Nollywood Film Club is a diverse haven for criticism, ideas, and global discourse of Nigerian films. At the heart of the club is a community dedicated to deconstructing the latest high-profile Nigerian streaming releases, sparking […]
‘Bank Alert’ Review: The Entertaining Chaos of the Okey Bakassi-Led Variant on the Newfound Wealth Trope
Bank Alert is a comedy drama with an intriguing storyline. The financially distressed protagonist receives a whopping sum of money in his bank account which leads to trouble when the supposed owner comes for him. […]
‘Egun’ Review: Psychological Thriller About Corporate Greed is One of the Better Projects From This Year
Barely thirty minutes into Ègún, I texted my editor: “I wonder who wrote it.” And I meant that in a good way. I had gone into the film completely blind, without any idea of the […]
‘4:4:44’ Review: Richard Mofe-Damijo and Nse Ikpe-Etim Lead Izu Ojukwu’s Tale of Period Trials
In the heart-wrenching psychodrama 4:4:44, which is inspired by a true event, we witness an extraordinary love story between a couple: a wife grappling with mental illness, and her devoted husband facing public scrutiny for […]
