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“There’s no Permanent Enemy, only Permanent Interests” — Olarotimi Fakunle, Eleniyan of “Gangs of Lagos,” in Conversation with Afrocritik

Keep working hard. No matter what part you get, no matter what role you play,…

The Fire and the Moth
“The Fire and the Moth” Review: Taiwo Egunjobi Has Grown in Confidence as a Filmmaker

The Fire and the Moth may not end with a bang, but it lingers—in its…

Recall
“Recall” Review: Kunle Afolayan’s Return to the Big Screens Is Largely Forgettable

As it lacks any defining moments, Recall is a film that will be difficult to…

Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord
“Labake Olododo” Review: Biodun Stephen’s Yoruba Epic Is a Gender-Flipped Samson-And-Delilah Narrative Starring Iyabo Ojo

In a time when the indigenous epic genre has begun to feel repetitive and forgettable,…

Suky
“Suky” Review: Ola Cardoso’s Prison-Set, Revenge-Themed Sports Drama Is Tepid

As a prison film, Suky is unmoving; as a sports film, it is uninspiring; and…

Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord
Iyabo Ojo’s “Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord” Hits Cinemas This March

Prior to the nationwide theatrical release, Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord will premiere in Lagos…

Young Actors Kayode Ojuolape Jnr, Ruby Akubueze, and Oluwaseyi Ebiesuwa, from Ijogbon in conversation with Afrocritik 2
Coming of Age in Nollywood: In Conversation with the Young Actors in the Feature Film, “Ijogbon”

“When we weren’t shooting, we behaved as siblings: we played and ate together. This friendly…

Egun Cast - Afrocritik
Carmen Ike Okoro’s Film, “Egun”, Set to Debut in Cinemas on November 10

The film was produced by Ife Olujuyige and written by Kayode Kasum and Dare Olaitan. …

The Slum King on Africa Magic - Afrocritik
Africa Magic Set to Premiere New Crime Thriller, “The Slum King” on October 8

The upcoming series is a thrilling exploration of pain, vengeance, power, and the corrupting influence…

“Gangs of Lagos” Makes Prime Video’s Global Non-English Most Watched List

The crime thriller, directed by Jade Osiberu, is the only African film to make the…