AFRIFF 2024: ‘Freedom Way’ Review
AFRIFF: In Freedom Way, we are presented with a lesson in the ripple effect of bad governance. The ways policies affect all levels of society are on display: the poor who long for the most […]
‘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 […]
Afolabi Olalekan’s ‘Freedom Way’ Journeys to Toronto International Film Festival in Debut Feature Pickup
In a first time effort, Afolabi Olalekan’s feature debut will be heading to Toronto International Film Festival 2024 for its world premiere while also seeking sale in its Discovery programme. The festival pickup announcement also […]
First Look Images: ‘The Stone Drew Ripples’, Drama Starring Meg Otanwa, Zainab Balogun, Tina Mba, Gbemi Akinlade and Gold Ikponmwosa
First look images have been released for The Stone Drew Ripples, a drama directed by ORIMZ. The Stone Drew Ripples is a film about a middle class Nigerian family faced with the dilemma of saving […]
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Freedom Way’ Cast Announcement: Meg Otanwa, Mr Macaroni, Timini Egbuson, Bimbo Akintola and Bucci Franklin to Star in Olalekan Afolabi’s Directorial Debut
EXCLUSIVE: Debo Adedayo (Mr Macaroni), Timini Egbuson, Bucci Franklin, Hungani Ndlovu, Meg Otanwa, Taye Arimoro, Sophie Alakija, Jide Kosoko, Bimbo Akintola and Femi Jacobs are set to star in Freedom Way, the directorial feature debut […]
Mawuli Gavor, Rachel Oniga, Sola Sobowale, Meg Otanwa, Nengi Adoki and Odunlade Adekola Set to Lead a Slate of 4 Premium Movies on Afrocinema
4 premium Nollywood movies are set to be released on March 8 on Afrocinema, a virtual cinema platform by ACOMART Media group (a global content acceleration, aggregation, and monetization platform for Afrocentric content headquartered in […]
6 Questions with Meg Otanwa: Shooting ‘For Maria Ebun Pataki’, Navigating Derin’s Depression and Upcoming projects
Many admit that Meg Otanwa has been a silent powerhouse in Nollywood, as industry colleagues and fans come out to heap well-deserved praises on the actress who recently starred in Damilola Orimogunje’s feature debut—For Maria […]
‘For Maria Ebun Pataki’ Review: An Exciting Debut from Damilola Orimogunje
“Do you know what Maria means?” one character says to another during the naming ceremony of the titular child. In typical arthouse movie fashion, the pair are interrupted before a reply can be offered. The […]
‘Soole’ Review: Kayode Kasum’s Undying Old Habits Continue
At some point in the first act, anyone familiar with Kayode Kasum’s works would already suspect Soole wouldn’t end well. The movie has the marker of a typical Kasum film; star-studded; overcrowded front seat characters; […]
Movie Review: Although a Worn Love Story, ‘Loving Rona’ Manages a Few Laughs
This Luke Aire Oyovbaire (We Are Fine, A Break From Reality, Lemonade) Nollywood romantic comedy movie stars Rona Adams (Meg Otanwa) as the main character.
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