Film and TV

Martini Akande in conversation with Afrocritik
In Conversation: Nollywood Film Editor, Martini Akande, Dissects the Anatomy of Editing a Memorable Scene

“As editors, when editing a film, the actor’s performance is our biggest asset.”  _ Martini…

Japa! movie poster - Afrocritik
“Japa!” Review: Isioma Osaje’s Speculative Debut Feature is Convoluted Beyond Genre Expectations

(Japa! is) a welcome attempt at genre experiments, it however fails to deliver a salutary answer…

Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine - Mami Wata - Afrocritik
Nollywood and the Evolution of the Sacred Feminine

There is a sense, thus, in which God may be perceived as the ultimate metaphysical…

Xalé - Moussa Sene Absa - Afrocritik
Moussa Sène Absa’s “Xalé” Set to Tour Nairobi in March

Xalé is showing at Unseen Cinema on March 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, and 29-31. By…

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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…

The Fisherman's Diary - Afrocritik
“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…

Gelax Bolaji - Afrocritik
Filmmaker, Gelax Bolaji’s Documentary, “Silent Tumors”, Spotlights the Silence Struggles of Women with Fibroids in Nigeria 

“For me, this is not just a documentary, it is a mission to break the…

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Curtain Call for Mr Ibu: A Veteran Actor Who Created a World Full of Cheer

Mr Ibu came to the limelight in a period when Nollywood was invested in churning…

Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre - Kunle Afolayan - Afrocritik
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…

‘A Green Fever’ - review - Afrocritik
“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…