Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

‘Ajakaju (Beast of Two Worlds)’ Review: Familiar Faces and Flaws in a New Folktale’s Clothing

Lately, the formula adopted by Yoruba filmmakers draws inspiration from the culture’s rich folklore and ancient literature. This grounds their narratives in the familiar traditional Yoruba settings, with the stacked presence of popular actors—who have […]

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‘Orisa’ Review: Fiery Traditional Epic Feels Like a Thrilling Reproduction of a Familiar Cultural Display

Growing up, some of the most popular films of Yoruba Nollywood were historical period films which included epics. Though mostly low budget and with questionable production quality, we enjoyed them for the action, the depiction […]

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