Film and TV

12 AFRICAN SERIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED IN 2023 - Afrocritik
12 African Series You May Have Missed in 2023

This list is dedicated to shining a light on these possibly obscure series that promise…

Come With Me poster - review - Afrocritik
“Come With Me” Review: Simplicity Takes Centre Stage in Baaj Adebule’s Directorial Debut

Come With Me takes the audience through a spectrum of emotions — from trepidation to…

Nganu Review- Afrocritik
“Nganù” Review: Kang Quintus’ Film is an Audacious Exploration of Trauma and Redemption

With its serious tone, the film artfully portrays how the wounds inflicted in the past…

The Origin: Madam Koi Koi'' Review - Afrocritik
“The Origin: Madam Koi Koi” Review: Jay Franklyn Jituboh-Directed Flick Reiterates Nollywood’s Challenge with Handling Sensitive Subjects

The first part of the film is explicit in its depiction of sexual violence, teasing…

Adire review - FilmOne - Afrocritik
“Adire” Review: Is Admirable Acting Enough to Carry a Story?

It can be said, with confidence, that the film boasts of tangible materials, but the…

Big Love - Biodun Stephen - Afrocritik
“Big Love” Review: There Are Little Emotional Tethers in Biodun Stephen’s Romcom

Admittedly, Stephen has over time reiterated her skillfulness in writing and directing films that often…

Ijogbon Poster - Afrocritik
“Ijogbon” Review: The Kunle Afolayan Directed-Film is Relatable But Lacks Attention to Detail

As is typical of coming-of-age films and fables, Ijogbon is replete with didactics for both…

She Must Be Obeyed Review on Afrocritik
“She Must Be Obeyed” Review: Could the Funke Akindele-Directed Series be Hinting at a Much-Needed Creative Break for the Filmmaker?

But despite how interesting and commendable the societal issues addressed, the series makes a habit…

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…