Film and TV

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Movie Review: Izu Ojukwu’s “76” Excels As A Period Piece With A Knack For Detail

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku It is often said that Nigerians don’t know their history. Many…

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“Awon Boyz,” an Emotive Documentary on the Lives of Lagos Hustlers, Now Streaming Globally on Netflix

Awon Boyz, a documentary that takes a close look at the lives and passions of…

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Movies From The Vault: Chineze Anyaene’s “Ijé: The Journey” Is A Compelling Take On The Nigerian Dream

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku The Nigerian dream is to japa. In a country that stifles…

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Movie Review: Kathryn Fasegha’s “Two Weeks In Lagos” Is Forgettable Schlock

It is commonplace to find that romantic films are set in big cities, and when…

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Blackstar Film Festival: Renee Maria Osubu’s “Dear Philadelphia” Is A Song Of Hope For Black Communities

By Jerry Chiemeke For decades, black communities have been mired in socio-economic misery, and their…

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Blackstar Film Festival: Susy Pena’s “This Is Forever” Examines Identity, Immigration And Family Bonds

By Jerry Chiemeke For immigrants who slug it out in first-world countries, life can be…

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Movie Review: Femi Ogunsanwo’s “Finding Hubby” Defies Stereotypes, But Falls Just Short Of Being Memorable

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku Literary adaptations are not exactly Nollywood’s stock-in-trade. On the few occasions…

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Blackstar Film Festival: Jonelle Twum Subtly Explores Race, Immigration And Capitalism In “A Mother’s Body”

By Jerry Chiemeke In many first-world countries, women of colour take up multiple jobs to…

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Blackstar Film Festival: Akinola Davies Jr’s “Lizard” Is A Short But Compelling Watch

By Jerry Chiemeke All lizards lie prostrate. No one knows which of them has belly…

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#Throwback Movie Review: Tope Oshin’s “In Line” Is A Slow-Burning Delight

By Jerry Chiemeke Year of Release: 2017 Genre: Romantic Drama Cast: Adesua Etomi, Uzor Arukwe, Chris…