When Kayode Kasum released Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story in 2023, it sparked a cultural moment, particularly among Igbo audiences who celebrated its homage to the Igbo apprenticeship system (nwa boi), a notable concept of […]
Nigerian cinema continues to make its mark on the global stage as The Serpent’s Gift secures two major nominations at the 2025 Septimius Awards. The film is nominated for Best African Film, while lead actor […]
The day after Everybody Loves Jenifa had its theatrical release, I went to my local cinema looking to purchase a ticket. The only thing the attendant had to offer, however, was disappointment: “Come back tomorrow. […]
Let’s get this out of the way: Suspicion is a terrible title, especially for what turns out to be a good film. Apparently, the film started out as a short released in 2008, titled The […]
In Kayode Kasum’s second offering of the year, Afamefuna, we are presented with a cinematic experience that not only deserves acclaim but could even invoke the divine approval of a Biblical fire. Firmly rooted in […]
The murder mystery genre has not been a strong suit of Nollywood filmmakers. Most of them, especially the mainstream releases, are characterised by wishy-washy and overly straightforward plots. But A Weekend to Forget is a […]
In recent years, one of the most committed crimes in Nigeria has been kidnapping, with an increase in the number of reported kidnapping cases, including a recent high profile case where passengers on an Abuja […]
Netflix has picked up a Nigerian workplace drama series produced by Evolving Light Studios, Becoming Abi, to premiere globally on October 28, 2022. The teaser (watch below) throws our protagonist Abi (Bolu Essien) into the […]
Canada-based filmmaker Olatunbosun Amao unveils the first look of his newest project Troublous Weekend, his directorial feature debut that treads the dark thriller and horror waters. The story is set to tell the gripping tale […]
Directed by Uyoyou Adia, Charge and Bail follows the story of Boma (Zainab Balogun), a young elite woman who leaves the United States to practice law in her father’s firm in Nigeria.
