Since Netflix slowed its operations in Nigeria, there has still been no official word on their long-term strategy or future plans. So far, all we’ve gotten is a single statement last December to quell the […]
The importance of genres in film operates on multiple levels, from aiding story development to setting audience expectations. But what shapes a genre beyond being a marketing tool? How do these genres influence people within […]
The Nollywood audience is invited to participate in a survey to share preferences amidst ongoing discussions about the challenges faced by filmmakers on YouTube. Insights from the Nollywood Film Club reveal mixed views on content success, audience expectations, and the state of Nigerian arts. The situation suggests a need for reevaluation of distribution methods and audience engagement.
At this point, it is no news that fewer Nollywood films are getting global releases, something that had mostly become common in recent years thanks to Netflix and Prime Video. But with fewer “strategic” acquisitions by Netflix — and those limited to Africa — global audiences are left with only Circuits, the fledgling, proudly African streaming platform.
Firstly, here is a reminder: Nollywood Film Club is a Film Club (read that again) fulfilling an important role. Just before an end of year backlash against the club’s style, tone and purpose, the members […]
In 2023, Mo Abudu made her directorial debut with two short films, Iyawo Mi and Her Perfect Life, under her new production banner, Mo Abudu Films. With Mo Abudu Films, she hopes to tell stories […]
Nollywood Film Club is not only about critical assessments of the most widely distributed film of the weekend. Occasionally, when these releases dry up, the hosts have to get creative with more formats. In this […]
In a bid to keep up the spirits after a beautiful outing with With Difficulty Comes Ease, Nollywood Film Club decided to spill their hearts out with opinions only very few might agree with. In […]
After WKMUp’s break in July, we return to recapping the thoughts of the self-professed professional yappers of Nollywood. In July, Nollywood Film Club discussed Kenneth Gyang’s Oloture: The Journey, Uche Jombo’s Onye Egwu, Bolanle Austen-Peters’ […]
Nollywood Film Club is a Twitter Space where Nollywood films are discussed every Sunday. From Ade Tiger in King of Boys to Kassim in Beyond The Veil to Leo in The Black Book to Saint […]
