Film and TV

Beyond the Veil| Season two| Amazon Prime| Afrocritik
Nadine Ibrahim Clamps Down the Liberal Voice in “Beyond the Veil” Season 2 for a More Conservative Charge

However, despite its motivation to present “bold, empowered, and authentic”  stories of northern women, the…

Mapping Queer African Cinema: How Censorship Still Hinders Queer Representation in African Mainstream Media| Afrocritik
Mapping Queer African Cinema: How Censorship Still Hinders Queer Representation in the African Mainstream Media

There is a shared history with the stories that matter for queer representation.  After screening…

“Shina” Review: A Promising Story Undermined by Narrative Shortcomings | Afrocritik
“Shina” Review: A Promising Story Undermined by Narrative Shortcomings

Despite its timely and thought-provoking subject matter, the poor execution and lack of attention to…

Anticipated Film Releases Coming Your Way This Season| Nollywood| Afrocritik
Anticipated Film Releases Coming Your Way This Season

Some upcoming films and series that you should be excited about By Joseph Jonathan The…

Courage Obayuwana: A Versatile Talent Who is Mastering Filmmaking With His Debut Directorial Feature, “Kill Boro”| Afrocritik
Courage Obayuwana: A Versatile Talent Who is Mastering Filmmaking With His Debut Directorial Feature, “Kill Boro”

“I hope to tell more beautiful stories. I’m a storyteller, and I want to keep…

A Father's Love | Afrocritik| Review
“A Father’s Love” Review: Sebastian Ukwa Directs a Poignant Story With Subtlety and Nuance

A Father’s Love is a testament to the quality of the First Features Project with…

Judging a Film By Its Cover: How Nollywood Film Posters Spark Audience Interest | Afrocritik
Judging a Film By Its Cover: How Nollywood Film Posters Spark Audience Interest

Movie posters don’t just tell stories about the films they represent, they also give a…

Kill Boro review | Courage Obayuwana| Afrocritik
“Kill Boro” Review: Courage Obayuwana’s Debut Feature Leaves A Lasting Impression

Kill Boro is a compelling and emotionally charged film that offers a fresh perspective on…

Why Copyright Protection Matters For The Future of Nollywood| Afrocritik
Why Copyright Protection Matters For The Future of Nollywood

Some filmmakers often operate with a limited understanding of copyright laws and the frameworks available…

“Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” Review: Bolanle Austen-Peters Skillfully Conveys a Political Treatise in This Biopic | Afrocritik
“Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” Review: Bolanle Austen-Peters Skillfully Conveys a Political Treatise in This Biopic

By presenting fragments of Funmilayo’s life, the biopic doesn’t also attempt to be a Wikipedia…