Film and TV

IIFF Festival dispatch 2023 - Afrocritik
IIFF 2023 Dispatch: Universal Stories that Address Real People Grappling Societal Problems

Although the films screened at IIFF are of varying degrees of success and failure, each…

Mosebolatan by Moses Olaiya - Afrocritik
Moses Olaiya’s “Mosebolatan” Heralded an Age for Comedy in the Nigerian Film Industry

Films act as a visual record, and Mosebolatan is a visual archive of the pioneers…

The Black Book Poster - Afrocritik
“The Black Book” Review: The Editi Effiong-Directed Film Is a Reflection of Nigeria’s Socio-Political Realities

The Black Book is a thought-provoking film that beckons reflection on the social and political…

Mami Wata film review on Afrocritik
“Mami Wata” Review: The C.J. “Fiery” Obasi-Directed Drama is Bold, Beautiful, and Makes a Political Statement

Without exaggerating, Mami Wata belongs to a canon of its own. The film belongs to…

A Young Time Ago Afrocritik
“A Young Time Ago” Review: Subtle but Visible Misogyny Takes Front Row in the Tolu Lordtanner-Directed Drama

The film’s attention is solely placed on the men in these women’s lives and how…

Zambian Netflix debut Can You See Us? review on Afrocritik
“Can You See Us?” Review: This Stereotype-Defying Zambian Netflix Debut about Albinism is Elevated by Impressive Acting

Can You See Us? is one of those few films that espouses multiple layers of…

Love, Sex and 30 Candles review on Afrocritik
“Love, Sex and 30 Candles” Review: The Feminist Undertone in Stephania Zwane-Directed Film is Its Saving Grace

What is interesting about the plot of Love, Sex and 30 Candles is how it…

The One for Sarah
“The One for Sarah” Review: The Lyndsey Efejuku-Directed Film Audaciously Traverses Romance and Domestic Violence

With its deliberate and steady plot, The One for Sarah takes us on a journey…

Jagun Jagun Review
“Jagun Jagun” Review: The Femi Adebayo-Produced Action-packed Yoruba Epic is Impressive but Forgettable

There is precisionist attention to technical detail in Jagun Jagun. Sadly, that pedantic attention is…

Big Nunu's Money Heist
“Big Nunu’s Little Heist” Review: Andy Krasil’s-Directed Fast-Paced Comedy is a Memorable Watch

Without being overt with social commentary and political treatise, the film gives voice to these…