Film and TV

The Lions of Buganda
“The Lions of Buganda” Review: Jerry Sesanga’s Historical Picture Glides at a Glacial Pace Towards Nowhere

Beyond its visual conceit, The Lions of Buganda does not have much going for it.…

MTV Base's Ghosted
Navigating Heartbreak and Closure: Inside MTV Base’s Nigerian Adaptation of the “Ghosted” Reality Show

“During the production of Ghosted, we felt like we were part of the stories of…

Savage Beauty
“Savage Beauty Season 2” Review: Lebogang Mogashoa’s Series Fails to Honour its Important Plots

It’s confusing and frustrating that the second season of Savage Beauty lacks the decency to…

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…