Film and TV

Lobola Man
“Lobola Man” Review: Thabang Moleya’s Romcom is a Breeding Ground of Cliches

Lobola Man is one of those films that are obsessively watched and swiftly forgotten. By…

Filmjoint's Founder, Gbenga Adeoti
Filmjoint: The Platform Promoting and Distributing Nigerian and International Short Films

“Filmjoint will become the go-to global platform for short films.” – Gbenga Adeoti  By Seyi…

Mapantsula
“Mapantsula” Review: Oliver Schmitz’s Crime-Drama is a Gripping Portrayal of Apartheid-Era South Africa

With both honesty and compassion, Mapantsula illuminates the brutal realities of apartheid, showcasing the resilience…

Mvera
“Mvera” Review: Linah Sande’s Talent is the Conspicuous Selling Point of Daudi Anguka’s Film

Beyond Linah Sande’s brilliant portrayal of Mvera, the rest of the supporting and antagonist characters…

A Song from the Dark
“A Song from the Dark” Review: Ogo Okpue’s Horror Feature Debut Feels Exactly Like a Debut, and Not a Good One

There may be talk of A Song from the Dark exploring Nigerian mysticism. Yet one…

The Lions of Buganda
“The Lions of Buganda” Review: Jerry Sesanga’s Historical Picture Glides at a Glacial Pace Towards Nowhere

Beyond its visual conceit, The Lions of Buganda does not have much going for it.…

MTV Base's Ghosted
Navigating Heartbreak and Closure: Inside MTV Base’s Nigerian Adaptation of the “Ghosted” Reality Show

“During the production of Ghosted, we felt like we were part of the stories of…

Savage Beauty
“Savage Beauty” Review: Lebogang Mogashoa’s Series Fails to Honour its Important Plots

It’s confusing and frustrating that the second season of Savage Beauty lacks the decency to…

Beyond the Veil| Season two| Amazon Prime| Afrocritik
Nadine Ibrahim Clamps Down the Liberal Voice in “Beyond the Veil” Season 2 for a More Conservative Charge

However, despite its motivation to present “bold, empowered, and authentic”  stories of northern women, the…

Mapping Queer African Cinema: How Censorship Still Hinders Queer Representation in African Mainstream Media| Afrocritik
Mapping Queer African Cinema: How Censorship Still Hinders Queer Representation in the African Mainstream Media

There is a shared history with the stories that matter for queer representation.  After screening…