Monday, March 3rd, 2025

‘Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’ Review: A Much-Needed New Narrative for a Noble Heroine is Established on Shaky Filmmaking

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti is a name that resonates with every Nigerian who has had the opportunity to receive primary education: “the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria”. While this might have been a mean […]

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‘Alágbède’ (Blacksmith): Review: Femi Adebayo, Kehinde Bankole and Gabriel Afolayan Dazzle in Highly Thematic Period Drama

Some people find love and living to be effortless, while others struggle to the point of desperation that leads to the brink of death. The latter is the theme of Alágbède, a socially conscious period […]

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Kehinde Bankole and Jidekene Achufusi Confirmed as Leads of ‘Owambe’, a Sozo Films Production Directed By Oluseyi Asurf

In an official confirmation of yesterday’s breaking news, Sozo Films has confirmed the leads of Owambe, currently shooting in Lagos with director Oluseyi Asurf (Hakkunde) at the helm. The film tells the story of a […]

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‘Adire’ Review: Kehinde Bankole Leads Hearty Dramedy Stitched with Religion, Love and Laughter

Adeoluwa Owu’s Adire is FilmOne’s debut original. It is the first in their line-up for in-house originals. The all-purpose Nigerian film company has officially thrown its hat in the filmmaking mix of original productions. The […]

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‘Sista’ Review: Kehinde Bankole Delivers Impressive Performance in Compelling Tattle-Like Story About Single Motherhood

Sista, Biodun Stephen’s family drama, is a touching homage to tenacious single parents. It draws inspiration from both her mother’s experiences as a single mother and her own as a mother. From the first scene, […]

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‘Tainted Canvas’ Review: Segilola Ogidan’s Family Drama Has an Important Message But Fumbles In Its Thematic Execution

The day before I saw Tainted Canvas, I settled down to watch Babylon (2022), the latest outing from Damien Chazelle, known for La La Land (2017) and Whiplash (2014). I say ‘settled down’ because at […]

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