Our 5 Favourite Nollywood Web Series Couples
Isn’t love a great way to begin? I am Faith, a fresh writer here on What Kept Me Up and I would be handling our news stories and web series, giving you recaps, reviews and […]
Movie Review: ‘Dinner at My Place’ is an Enjoyable Rom-Com
There is something special about romantic comedies, maybe because they make us dream of a happily ever after or perhaps give the notion that there is that special someone for everybody. It is that genre […]
What You Need to Know About ‘Unintentional’, RedTV’s First Feature Film: A Story of Love, Loss and Recovery
Unintentional is a feel-good love story that follows Sefi Madaki (played by Omowumi Dada) and her best friend Rosy (Beverly Osu) on a journey of self-discovery after a tumultuous heartbreak at the start of their national youth service year.
Movie Review: ‘A Naija Christmas’ is Just Good Enough
A Naija Christmas is Kunle Afolayan’s latest film in his bumper Netflix deal. With a declamatory title, the film pursues personal ambition and weighs that against what Christmas means in a Nigerian setting. The versatile […]
‘Happiness Ever After’ Review: South African Romantic Drama Showcases Three More Sides to Love
Happiness Ever After is a sequel to 2016 romantic drama, Happiness is a Four-letter Word, ordered by Netflix in 2021. The original movie dominated the box office following its release in South Africa, ahead of […]
‘Badboys and Bridesmaids’ Review: A Bad Remix in a Clichéd Genre
Since the success of The Wedding Party movies, there has been an unhealthy tilt in the industry towards romantic-comedies; an already overpopulated film genre. The formula for these films are well-known; throw the rich at the poor and sprinkle a dash of romantic drama. In this manner, Badboys and Bridesmaids offers nothing new or refreshing.
‘Sex Education’ is More Than a Show With Horny Teens
We have seen teen movies and TV shows, like Atypical, Outer Banks, On My Block and many others, that grapple with teen angst and puberty, however, Sex Education has proved itself distinct with the angle […]
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.
Movie Review: ‘The Lost Cafe’ is a Beautiful Lacklustre Affair
A Nigerian-Norwegian 2018 production.
Movie Review: ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ is a Visual Feast
Love, in truth, is a boring, mundane, everyday affair.