Film and TV

Filmjoint's Founder, Gbenga Adeoti
Filmjoint: The Platform Promoting and Distributing Nigerian and International Short Films

“Filmjoint will become the go-to global platform for short films.” – Gbenga Adeoti  By Seyi…

Mapantsula
“Mapantsula” Review: Oliver Schmitz’s Crime-Drama is a Gripping Portrayal of Apartheid-Era South Africa

With both honesty and compassion, Mapantsula illuminates the brutal realities of apartheid, showcasing the resilience…

Mvera
“Mvera” Review: Linah Sande’s Talent is the Conspicuous Selling Point of Daudi Anguka’s Film

Beyond Linah Sande’s brilliant portrayal of Mvera, the rest of the supporting and antagonist characters…

A Song from the Dark
“A Song from the Dark” Review: Ogo Okpue’s Horror Feature Debut Feels Exactly Like a Debut, and Not a Good One

There may be talk of A Song from the Dark exploring Nigerian mysticism. Yet one…

The Lions of Buganda
“The Lions of Buganda” Review: Jerry Sesanga’s Historical Picture Glides at a Glacial Pace Towards Nowhere

Beyond its visual conceit, The Lions of Buganda does not have much going for it.…

MTV Base's Ghosted
Navigating Heartbreak and Closure: Inside MTV Base’s Nigerian Adaptation of the “Ghosted” Reality Show

“During the production of Ghosted, we felt like we were part of the stories of…

Savage Beauty
“Savage Beauty Season 2” Review: Lebogang Mogashoa’s Series Fails to Honour its Important Plots

It’s confusing and frustrating that the second season of Savage Beauty lacks the decency to…

Beyond the Veil| Season two| Amazon Prime| Afrocritik
Nadine Ibrahim Clamps Down the Liberal Voice in “Beyond the Veil” Season 2 for a More Conservative Charge

However, despite its motivation to present “bold, empowered, and authentic”  stories of northern women, the…

Mapping Queer African Cinema: How Censorship Still Hinders Queer Representation in African Mainstream Media| Afrocritik
Mapping Queer African Cinema: How Censorship Still Hinders Queer Representation in the African Mainstream Media

There is a shared history with the stories that matter for queer representation.  After screening…

“Shina” Review: A Promising Story Undermined by Narrative Shortcomings | Afrocritik
“Shina” Review: A Promising Story Undermined by Narrative Shortcomings

Despite its timely and thought-provoking subject matter, the poor execution and lack of attention to…