Saturday, January 17th, 2026

‘The Weekend’ Review: Uzoamaka Aniunoh is the Star and Victim in Daniel Oriahi’s Get-Out-esque Thriller

Daniel Oriahi‘s Get-Out-esque, Tribeca returnee, The Weekend, is the latest Neo-Nollywood horror submission. Written by Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy, Vanessa Kanu, and Freddie O. Anyaegbunam Jr., The Weekend explores the vagaries of familial relationships. Family sticks […]

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‘Lakatabu’ Review: Odunlade Adekola’s Social Commentary Falls Flat with Recycled Plotlines

Lakatabu, a crime thriller directed by Odunlade Adekola, showcases his trademark flair for blending action, comedy, and mysticism to create a drama underscored by his penchant for Yoruba cultural motifs. The story follows Lakatabu (Odunlade […]

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‘UNO: The F in Family’ Review: Nkem Owoh and Jennifer Eliogu Carry Everyone’s Weight in a Dysfunctional Family Affair

Ebuka Njoku came onto the scene with his feature debut, Yahoo+, a social commentary film on the internet fraud ritualist phenomenon. It’s a film with an intriguing subject matter that faltered with execution. His latest […]

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Here’s Where You Can Find CJ Obasi’s ‘Mami Wata’ Outside Nigeria

Since its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in January 2023, CJ ‘Fiery’ Obasi’s Mami Wata has become a global hit, garnering critical acclaim at festivals worldwide. The award-winning West African folktale eventually made its way home […]

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