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“Blood & Water” Season 4: The Downfall of Africa’s Most Promising Netflix Series

Blood & Water has been a visual feast, and for the first three seasons offered…

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“The Fisherman’s Diary” Review: Enah Johnscott’s Film Advocates for Gender Inclusion in Education

The Fisherman’s Diary, a film directed by Enah Johnscott, is a cinematic advocacy for gender…

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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…

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“A Green Fever” Review: Taiwo Egunjobi’s Historical Suspense Thriller is Incoherent and Corny, Yet Commendable

The thing with A Green Fever is that by the time the film reaches the…

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…

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“It Blooms in June” Review: Korede Azeez’s Coming-of-Age Movie Needs to Come of Age

It Blooms in June is sure to keep you in the soft smiling limbo of…

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“Daydreamers” Review: Vincenzo Cavallo’s Film Explores the Dreams and Aspirations of Eastleigh’s Somali Immigrants

But for all its flaws, Daydreamers is a film made on the premise that the…

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“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…

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“Hotel Labamba” Review: Biodun Stephen’s Comedy Thriller Offers Easy Laughs; Lighter On Substance

Hotel Labamba lets you know right off the bat that it is not to be…

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“Orisa” Review: Odunlade Adekola’s Historical Picture Eschews Realism for Theatrics But Doesn’t Quite Stick the Landing

Orisa features rousing acting performances, with a narrative that is at once as thrilling as…