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“Ẹlẹṣin Ọba” Review: Netflix’s “Death and the King’s Horseman” Adaptation Is a Play, Not Really a Film

Ẹlẹṣin Ọba’s commitment to its source material, the play, is at once a blessing and…

“The Order of Things” Review: Dr Sid Serves a Hollywood-esque Romantic Comedy in Nollywood Directorial Debut

  Undoubtedly, the nerd-centred plot of order of things is one that has been overbeaten…

Marking Democracy Day: 5 Films about Nigeria’s Democracy (And Where to Find Them)

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku Once again, as Nigeria marks Democracy Day, debates are being had…

Recognising Outstanding Achievements in Music: A Case for Film Music Categories in African Music Awards

Composing a film score takes special skill. A badly-composed film score can leave audiences feeling…

Why South Africa is Attracting Foreign Filmmakers

As far back as 2012, Chronicle, a hit Hollywood movie, was filmed in South Africa…

AMVCA 8 Nominations: 8 Shockers Flowing from the Nominees Announcements

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku Since it launched in 2013, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA)…

Nollywood’s Sexist Tropes and the Stereotypical Portrayal of Women in Contemporary Nigerian Movies

One would think that with all the progress that has been made culturally, the femme…

Scores and Original Soundtracks: Nollywood’s Untapped Goldmine?

Music in film is a vital contributor to its success. It aids the free flow…

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…

Saving Theatre: Lessons the Nigerian Theatre Can Learn From the Film Industry

With Nollywood films becoming more popular than ever, it would be very interesting to see…