Nollywood

Martini Akande in conversation with Afrocritik
In Conversation: Nollywood Film Editor, Martini Akande, Dissects the Anatomy of Editing a Memorable Scene

“As editors, when editing a film, the actor’s performance is our biggest asset.”  _ Martini…

Japa! movie poster - Afrocritik
“Japa!” Review: Isioma Osaje’s Speculative Debut Feature is Convoluted Beyond Genre Expectations

(Japa! is) a welcome attempt at genre experiments, it however fails to deliver a salutary answer…

Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine - Mami Wata - Afrocritik
Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine

There is a sense, thus, in which God may be perceived as the ultimate metaphysical…

Gelax Bolaji - Afrocritik
Filmmaker, Gelax Bolaji’s Documentary, “Silent Tumors”, Spotlights the Silence Struggles of Women with Fibroids in Nigeria 

“For me, this is not just a documentary, it is a mission to break the…

Curtain Call for Mr Ibu: A Veteran Actor Who Created a World Full of Cheer

Mr Ibu came to the limelight in a period when Nollywood was invested in churning…

Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre - Kunle Afolayan - Afrocritik
Kunle Afolayan’s “Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre” is a Wobbling Cinematic Outing

Afolayan has built a stronghold around his name as a filmmaker who does a cultural…

One Too Many - review - Afrocritik
“One Too Many” Review: “Sorrows, Sorrows, Prayers” for the Listless Moments in the Kayode Kasum-Directed Film

With no room for mild or deep introspection, One Too Many loses important messages it…

Barnabas Emordi - Afrocritik
Barnabas Emordi: Successive Steps Behind the Lens to Becoming Nollywood’s Highest-Grossing Cinematographer

“What is important for the cinematographer is making shooting decisions that will influence how the…

On The Edge - Afrocritik
“On The Edge” Review: Temitope Bolade-Akinbode’s Drama Highlights the Human Condition With Tragic Consequences

In its commitment to bringing us this cast of characters with all their drama, On…

Love & Seclusion - Afrocritik
Orire Nwani’s “Love & Seclusion” Set for North American Premiere at New York University

Love & Seclusion premiere will be followed by a Q&A session with the cast and…