Battle on Buka Street becomes the second film to cross the N500 million box office mark in Nigeria. By Helena Olori Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has...
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Movie Review
“Battle on Buka Street” Review: Nollywood Returns Home in Funke Akindele’s Polygamy Comedy
With its hilarious dialogue, over-the-top events, and the appropriately melodramatic acting, it’s amazing how Battle on Buka Street manages to squeeze in so many...
Battle on Buka Street becomes the first indigenous Nigerian film to be released in the United States. By Editor Actress Funke Akindele’s 2022 film, Battle on Buka...
The comedy drama tells the story of two people from different background who must work together to retrieve a stolen passport in time for an important flight. By Helena...
Afro-Fashion
Stunning Designs Take Center Stage at AMVCA 9: Meet the Talented Designers Behind the Glamorous Outfits
From Afrocentric elegance to bold silhouettes, sheer fabrics, impeccable men’s wear, and statement jewellery, the 2023 AMVCA red carpet showcased the best and most...
A total of 37 awards were presented to the winners across the various categories. By Helena Olori Filmmakers and entertainment stars from across the continent on...
Features and Essays
From Amaka Igwe to Jade Osiberu, Nollywood Female Filmmakers Are the New King of Boys
From Isoken, Fifty, Finding Hubby, Lionheart, and King of Boys, Nollywood is learning to confine and confront masculine stereotypes… By Seyi Lasisi Patriarchy has an...
The leading films clinched multiple nominations in voting and non-voting categories. By Helena Olori The African Film and Television Industry is abuzz with excitement...
Pop culture is marketing nostalgia to us and there’s not much fuss about it. Brands, after all, exist to make a profit. And when we think about it, we see that no idea...
Movie Review
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...
