Film and TV

“Gangs of Lagos” Review: In Jade Osiberu’s Crime Thriller, Pre-Electoral Manipulation, Defeated Dreams, and Friendship Take Center Stage

Gangs of Lagos, like Brotherhood, isn’t fiction. It is a cinematic exploration of our lives…

“Unseen” Review: Travis Taute’s Crime Thriller is an Attempted Exploration of the Life of a Working-Class Woman

“…these women, though they are always in the lives of their employees, are unseen. They…

“African Folktales Reimagined” Review: Netflix and UNESCO Present a Timeless Glorification of Africa’s Legends and History

African Folktales Reimagined was born after Netflix and UNESCO announced the six winners across the…

“The Trade” Review: Jade Osiberu Serves Thrills in this True Crime-Inspired Hidden Gem

Blossom Chukwujekwu stars in the lead role as Eric, aka “the Chairman,” the film’s unassuming…

“Strangers” Review: Does Biodun Stephen’s Mystery Drama Pass as a Good Film?

With Strangers, the journey is more important than the destination. At the very least, it’s…

“Jolly Roger” Review: What Is Walter Banger’s True Motive in This Crime Thriller?

Jolly Roger, with its six actors (Etim Effiong, Tones, Mba, Okanlawon, Donga, and Oshinaike) and…

“Here Love Lies” Review: The Appealing Aura of Tope Oshin’s Film is Stifled by a Puzzling Storyline

Even if the storyline occasionally inspires you to question your cognitive ability through no fault…

“Beyond the Veil” Series Review: Five Northern Women Navigate Life in a Warm, Slow-Paced Drama

Beneath the initial veil of drudgery with which Beyond the Veil is clothed, there is…

"Married to Work" Review: Philippe Bresson's Rom-Com Falls Short of Expectations
“Married to Work” Review: Philippe Bresson’s Rom-Com Falls Short of Expectations

“Less is more,” they advise. That sentiment is categorically false in the case of Married…

“The Plan” Review: A Wonky Storyline Hinders the Prospects of an Enjoyable Watch

Contrary to the series title, The Plan has no concrete plan in sight for the…