Film and TV

“Cake” Review: A Nollywood Culinary Rom-Com That Can’t Quite Figure Out the Right Recipe

…the many shots of delicious looking snacks and mouth-watering cakes will make it difficult for…

Upcoming Film and TV Projects from Netflix Naija

Interestingly, Fifty, directed by Nigerian novelist and film director, Biyi Bandele, became one of the…

Upcoming Film and TV Projects from Nigeria’s Top Directors

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku Nollywood has come a long way, and a lot of the…

Free but Unequal: A Review of African America

Black women are seen as ready and desperate to lighten their skin tone, all in…

Head Over Bills Review: Of Wasted Potentials and Squandered Opportunities

Perhaps, a story like this one would be better suited to a television series. But…

Dinner at My Place Review: In Kevin Luther Apaa’s Rom-Com, Romance Is as Important as Comedy

Dinner at My Place is a movie that knows that it’s being ridiculous but revels…

Top Seven Nollywood Movies to See This Valentine Season

Valentine season is here, and the big day is almost upon us… By Vivian Nneka…

Amandla Review: Of Struggle, Tragedy, and Questionable Screenplay Decisions

… for all the dire consequences that result from the choices the brothers make in…

Ritual Killings in Nigeria: Can Any Responsibility Be Attributed to Nollywood?

Nollywood has been accused in the past of being influencers and promoters of crime and…

Juju Stories Review: Surreal 16’s Bold and Artistic Exploration of Nigerian Urban Legends

…Juju Stories is helmed by Surreal16, a collective of three independent, new wave writer-directors, with…