Film and TV

“Fine Wine” Review: Seyi Babatope’s Romantic Drama Comes Close To Being a Classic

…as Christmas approaches with its own packages, “Fine Wine” re-emerges after its initial release in…

“Happiness Ever After” Review: In This South African Romantic Drama, Choosing Oneself Is True Love

Imperfect as it is, “Happiness Ever After” is a romantic drama that is pleasing to…

“Oga Bolaji” Review: Kayode Kasum’s Slow But Rewarding Social Commentary

Oga Bolaji’s story is simple, beautiful and somewhat different from what we are used to…

Izu Ojukwu’s “Amina” is an Underwhelming Portrayal Of The Legendary Queen Amina of Zazzau

…it flounders both as a period piece and as a story. And it fails to…

Emem Isong’s “Special Jollof” Fails As a Romantic Drama

…an unexciting and overambitious flick that does not work as the romantic drama that it…

AMAA 2021 NOMINATIONS: A GUIDE TO THE NOMINATED FEATURE FILMS FROM NOLLYWOOD

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku On Friday, the 26th of October, 2021, at the Ebony Life…

Emotions, Depth, and a Stellar Cast Take Front Row in Daniel Ademinokan’s “Gone”

Emotion is clearly the driving force of this film — pure and genuine — held…

Hide ‘N’ Seek and its Decent but Inadequate Effort to be Different

The movie gains extra points for its stylish presentation of its acts as chapters, its…

“Shadow Parties” Jumps Too Many Steps in the Wrong Directions

Dr. Ian Stones says in the film that, “The road to hell is paved with…

Kunle Afolayan’s Adaptation of Sefi Atta’s “Swallow” Could Have Been More Powerful

Swallow is a historical drama, but its story is not dependent on any significant event…