Joseph Jonathan

To Kill a Monkey
To Kill a Conversation: Nollywood, Criticism, and the Culture of Silence

The danger of the constant antagonistic resistance to criticism is that it fosters a shallow…

Catalog
“Catalog” Review: The Egyptian Netflix Series Is Quiet But Speaks Volumes

Catalog is an invitation to reconsider the division of emotional labour within families, especially in…

Skincare
Why African Men Are Finally Embracing Skincare

Slowly but steadily, more African men are beginning to take skincare seriously, not just as…

Ms. Kanyin
“Ms. Kanyin” Review: Jerry Ossaiʼs Wannabe Horror Flick is Forgettable

Ms. Kanyin reflects the current state of Nollywood’s horror ambitions: bold ideas, impressive technical strides…

The Moral High Court
“The Moral High Court” Review: Chisom Ifeakandu’s Film Puts Patriarchy on Trial

What The Moral High Court does offer is sincerity: a brutal honesty about how Nigerian…

cinematographer-director
20 Prolific Cinematographer-Director Collaborations in Nollywood

As far as Nollywood is concerned, there’s a growing number of directors who have consistently…

Geoblocking
How Geoblocking and Cinema Scheduling Bias Undermine Distribution in Nollywood

It becomes clear that while geoblocking is a significant barrier to Nollywood’s global reach, cinema…

Ife Olujuyigbe
In Conversation: Ife Olujuyigbe Talks Storytelling, the Realities of Producing, and Navigating Nollywood

“I am a storyteller. That is the core of everything I do. I want to…

producer-director
20 Prolific Producer-Director Collaborations in Nollywood

These producer-director duos in Nollywood have consistently brought out the best in each other. By…

Soccer Season: Playmaker
“Soccer Season: Playmaker” Review: Stephina Zwane’s Sports Drama Finds Power in Its Humour

Soccer Season: Playmaker is less about the thrill of the game and more about the…