Film and TV

WAR- Wrath and Thunder - review - Afrocritik
“WAR: Wrath and Revenge” Review: A Simplistic Foray into Machiavellian Intrigue

War: Wrath and Revenge is a beautifully acted story offering medium-level thrills and intrigue, where…

Classified review - Kagiso Legida - Afrocritik
“Classified” Review: Kagiso Lediga’s Young-Adult Venture Falls Short of Originality

Several episodes into Classified, it’s still hard to connect to the storyline. The world-building, character…

Breath of Life - Bodunrin Sasore - Afrocritik
“Breath of Life” Review: A Grand Story Tinged with Avoidable Flaws

In a film culture starved of well-thought-out and well-executed stories, films like Breath of Life…

A Tribe Called Judah - Funke Akindele - Afrocritik
“A Tribe Called Judah” Review: Funke Akindele’s Winning Streak is Crafting Engaging Family Dramas

Akindele understands quotidian Nigerian experiences, and creating films that explore these has become a  constant…

Afrocritik's 10 Breakthrough African Films of 2023
10 Breakthrough African Films of 2023

In this list, we look at ten trailblazing African films that debuted on streaming services…

Blood Vessel - Review - Afrocritik
“Blood Vessel” Review: Another Politically-Charged Film That Slips Into Inertia

It is safe to say that these Nigerian filmmakers exploring political stories are mostly interested…

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…