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“Tòkunbọ̀” Review: Ramsey Nouah’s Film Exposes Nollywood’s Storytelling Flaws

By relying on poorly developed plots and characters, overused themes, and borrowed aesthetics, Tòkunbọ̀ perpetuates…

TINFF Awards
Pete Edochie, Uzor Arukwe, Jimmy Odukoya, Others Bag Nominations at the 2024 TINFF Awards

The TINFF award ceremony will be held on September 15 in Toronto. By Hope Ibiale…

Anticipated Film Releases Coming Your Way This Season| Nollywood| Afrocritik
Anticipated Film Releases Coming Your Way This Season

Some upcoming films and series that you should be excited about By Joseph Jonathan The…

Judging a Film By Its Cover: How Nollywood Film Posters Spark Audience Interest | Afrocritik
Judging a Film By Its Cover: How Nollywood Film Posters Spark Audience Interest

Movie posters don’t just tell stories about the films they represent, they also give a…

Kill Boro review | Courage Obayuwana| Afrocritik
“Kill Boro” Review: Courage Obayuwana’s Debut Feature Leaves A Lasting Impression

Kill Boro is a compelling and emotionally charged film that offers a fresh perspective on…

Why Copyright Protection Matters For The Future of Nollywood| Afrocritik
Why Copyright Protection Matters For The Future of Nollywood

Some filmmakers often operate with a limited understanding of copyright laws and the frameworks available…

A Brief History of the Visual Language of Sex in Cinema | Afrocritik
A Brief History on the Visual Language of Sex in Cinema

Films like Scores to Settle and Highway to the Grave were pretty much erotic thrillers…

“Postcards” Review: Hamisha Daryani Ahuja’s Series Stacks the Pile of Poorly-Contrived Nollywood Productions

Rarely does one witness a gathering of filmmakers — from actors to editors to writers,…

Strained | Now showing on Netflix | Afrocritik
“Strained” Review: Okechukwu Oku’s Film is Simple Yet Sophisticated

In its concise runtime, Strained explores a plethora of issues with remarkable finesse, avoiding the…

“Áfàméfùnà” Review: Kayode Kasum’s Heartfelt Love Letter to Igbo Enterprise Could Use Better Structuring

One begins to get a sense that Áfàméfùnà has not been structured properly. Its focus…