“Because of my fondness for music, I use it a lot in my films. As a director, I use music to communicate my characters’ stories. With music, I become...
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“Xalé”, “Mami Wata”, “Aníkúlápó”, Top Winners’ List at 19th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)
Nse Ikpe Etim won her first AMAA award as Best Actress in a Leading Role for her stellar performance in 4-4-44 (Four-Four Forty-Four). By Helena Olori Senegalese...
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“She Must Be Obeyed” Review: Could the Funke Akindele-Directed Series be Hinting at a Much-Needed Creative Break for the Filmmaker?
But despite how interesting and commendable the societal issues addressed, the series makes a habit of dumping haphazard information on viewers. By Seyi Lasisi When I...
Other African stars who received awards include King Promise, Nadia Nakai, Majaabu Gospel, Diamond Platnumz, Toofan, and Fally Ipupa. By Hope Ibiale African stars...
Hustle explores Chichi’s internal conflict as she navigates her relationships and uncovers surprising truths. By Helena Olori Nollywood drama, Hustle, is gearing...
Honey Money is a production of VSL Media, the media house behind the acclaimed title, The Wildflower. By Helena Olori Vincent Okonkwo‘s feature film, Honey Money...
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How Netflix and EbonyLife’s “A Sunday Affair” Makes a Feeble Case for Female Friendships
For all its material and all its effort, A Sunday Affair’s portrayal of female friendship ends up being feeble, stunted by the writers’ decision to centre men in its...
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“Shanty Town” Thrives More on Casting than Storytelling: Further Consideration of “Shanty Town”
Shanty Town is easily a crime thriller drama whose strengths are noticeable in what one might categorically refer to, in local parlance, as ‘packaging.’ By Adedamola...
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“Shanty Town” Series Review: What Exactly Is this Ultraviolent and Relentlessly Grim Crime Drama Trying to Prove?
Shanty Town wants so much to be seen as proof that Nollywood can do intense crime and action. It wants to be gritty, edgy and explicit like the crime dramas that have...
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The “Set Up 2” Review: Chinaza Onuzo’s Latest Release Focuses on Aesthetics and Lacks Depth and Clarity
Set Up 2 is plagued by disjointed scripting. This is now a recurring flaw, visible in movies with monocratic leadership, having been written and directed by one person...