It’s been almost 5 years since COVID-19 began—and even longer since the Ebola outbreak—yet echoes of the pandemic remain in unique ways (or maybe it’s just the economic inflation reminding us of darker times). Lives […]
Until 2023, Naz Onuzo, one of the three Inkblot founders, was the only one consistently behind the camera as a director at the studio. Last year, Damola Ademola made his directorial debut with a one-location […]
In the spirit of the Olympic Games, we’ve compiled a list of Nollywood films that touch on sports (at least, to some degree). While many of these films showcase remarkable individuals striving to excel in […]
Korede Azeez embraces heavy themes in her works. Her 2023 short, Halima’s Choice, a part of the African Folktales Reimagined anthology, takes us through love and loss in a futuristic world. In the first half […]
The latest project in the First Features series, At Ease, has officially wrapped shooting and is now moving into post-production. The film is the sixth from the First Features Slate, produced by Natives Filmworks and […]
Sports-themed films are characterised by inspirational and compelling plots. In these films, the subjects of the plot depict the spirit of competition, teamwork, and will to overcome the obstacles on their journey of struggles, triumphs, […]
In A Father’s Love, Sebastian Ukwa tells the story of David Nwachukwu (David Jones David) and his family as they try to survive in the city of Lagos as a lower-class family with one too […]
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 […]
While Nollywood has still not gotten a good grip on properly telling Northern Nigerian stories, the reception of Beyond the Veil has shown that audiences are ready and eager for more film and television showcasing […]
There are few known filmmakers from the North and even fewer female filmmakers. This small pool of moviemakers means less mainstream representation on screen for Northern people. Nadine Ibrahim, a Kaduna-born filmmaker, is committed to […]
