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“U-Turn” Review: Gabriel Afolayan’s Directorial Debut Is a Road Movie Lacking in Attractions

The problem with U-Turn is not that it’s thoroughly predictable; it’s that its predictable plot…

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“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…

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Kunle Afolayan Hints on the Coming of New Film, “Ijogbon”

Afolayan-led KAP Motion Pictures will produce Ijogbon in partnership with Netflix. By Helena Olori Nigerian…

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“Agesinkole: King of Thieves 2” Review: Femi Adebayo’s Yoruba Epic Has the Architecture of Greatness But an Overwritten Screenplay

Agesinkole: King of Thieves 2 is an unusual sequel. It succeeds more as an act…

Blood Sisters Season 2
“Blood Sisters Season 2” Review: EbonyLife’s Hit Thriller Returns to Netflix as Shoddy Merchandise

Blood Sisters Season 2 is a repeat performance of the first season, except it is…

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Linda Ejiofor, “My Father’s Shadow” Sweep the 2026 AMVCAs: A Quick Breakdown + Full List of Winners

The biggest winners are My Father’s Shadow, which won five awards, including Best Movie, and…

AMVCA
“Gingerrr”, “The Herd” Dominate AMVCA Nominations 2026 + Full List of Nominees

Gingerrr and The Herd lead the list with nine nominations each, followed closely by To…

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“Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens” Pursues Adventure At The Expense of Cohesion

What happens with Afolayan’s quest in Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens is the pathetic compartmentalisation of…

Colours of Fire
“Colours of Fire” and the Anxiety of Technical Progress

Colours of Fire is crowded with ideas: tribalism, fear-mongering, inherited violence, love as disruption, myth…

Films
Films and TV Shows to Watch Across Africa This Holiday

As we gear up for the holiday season, African screens are set to come alive…