Film and TV

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…

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…