Film and TV

In Bloom interview with Folu Storms, Wame Jallow, and Voline Ogutu - Afrocritik
“In Bloom” Anthology Creators: In Conversation with the Changemakers Who Lend a Voice to Gender Equality

We know that five short films are not necessarily going to radically change the audience’s…

AMVCA - 2024
AMVCA10: 11 Select Reviews of Nominated Films

These films reflect the diverse nature of storytelling that defines African cinema. By Joseph Jonathan …

Abomkhulu -review - Afrocritik
“Abomkhulu” Review: The Kganki Mphahlele-Directed Film is Fresh, Funny and Filled With Lessons

Written by Caroline Kganyago Ralefeta and directed by Kganki Star Mphahlele, Abomkhulu is a film…

“Dead of Night” Review: Chiemeka Osuagwu’s Horror Feature Serves Little Impactful Scares

Osuagwu piles on one heavy serving of a body count in Dead of Night, sufficiently…

“Grown” Review: Ola Jegede and Empress Allen’s Young-Adult Drama is Bereft of Introspective Moments

Despite the inventive storytelling in Grown, there are noticeable unharmonious scenes layered upon each other.…

Claire Diao - Afrocritik
In Conversation: “I Want People to Know that Africa Has Real Filmmaking Talents”, Claire Diao, Film Critic and Founder of Sudu Connexion

“I find myself believing it’s really important for me to push for films by African…

Cinema - Is This the Age of Nollywood at Domestic Box Office - Afrocritik
Is This the Age of Nollywood at Domestic Box Office?

Despite the success of films like A Tribe Called Judah, Battle on Buka Street and…

“Inkabi” Review: Michelle Tiren’s Performance is the Only Spark in Norman Maake’s Crime Thriller

Inkabi is a less-than-stellar film only made bearable by the talent of its lead actress.…

Martini Akande in conversation with Afrocritik
In Conversation: Nollywood Film Editor, Martini Akande, Dissects the Anatomy of Editing a Memorable Scene

“As editors, when editing a film, the actor’s performance is our biggest asset.”  _ Martini…

Japa! movie poster - Afrocritik
“Japa!” Review: Isioma Osaje’s Speculative Debut Feature is Convoluted Beyond Genre Expectations

(Japa! is) a welcome attempt at genre experiments, it however fails to deliver a salutary answer…