Walter Taylaur’s A Sunday Affair was one of the first Nollywood films I watched this year. While the film was littered with flaws that might not be so obvious, it was one I enjoyed mostly because of its unique premise. A month after, I saw another Taylaur-directed film, and while I would describe my feelings for both …...

Africa is a continent brimming with untold stories about its culture and heritage, while there are countless stories to be told about ancient cultures, kingdoms, kings, and queens, these stories barely get adapted into movies, and those that do either have a disappointing budget or a disappointing result. Back in...

Osiberu’s New Venture Shortly after her critically acclaimed directorial debut, Isoken, Jade Osiberu announced the production of her next project, The Trade. Five years and a new title after, the project finally debuted in cinemas. After an underwhelming cinema run, The Trade is now streaming on Prime Video. True Crime Inspiration...

A plot that captures attention Recently, the movie “Jagun Jagun” was released, which has quickly established itself as a true phenomenon on the streaming platform, Netflix. The thrilling script, the remarkable cast and a dreamlike cinematography, have been the pillars that have captivated the attention of thousands of viewers...

The Nigerian Film Industry (Nollywood) has tried to surpass its stigma of producing mostly entertainment-driven movies with little to no thought process or a developed plot. Yes, these types of films make all the money, but sadly the industry is viewed only from that perspective through the eye of an outsider with no information as...

“In my culture, death is not the end”, what better quote is there to describe the death of Biyi Bandele, one of the pioneers of modern cinema in Nollywood? Luckily, we feel his presence once more in his final project, an adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s Death and the King’s Horseman (Elesin Oba)  Based on real...