Nollywood

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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…

One Too Many - review - Afrocritik
“One Too Many” Review: “Sorrows, Sorrows, Prayers” for the Listless Moments in the Kayode Kasum-Directed Film

With no room for mild or deep introspection, One Too Many loses important messages it…

Barnabas Emordi - Afrocritik
Barnabas Emordi: Successive Steps Behind the Lens to Becoming Nollywood’s Highest-Grossing Cinematographer

“What is important for the cinematographer is making shooting decisions that will influence how the…

On The Edge - Afrocritik
“On The Edge” Review: Temitope Bolade-Akinbode’s Drama Highlights the Human Condition With Tragic Consequences

In its commitment to bringing us this cast of characters with all their drama, On…

Love & Seclusion - Afrocritik
Orire Nwani’s “Love & Seclusion” Set for North American Premiere at New York University

Love & Seclusion premiere will be followed by a Q&A session with the cast and…

Hotel Labamba review - Biodun Stephen's comedy thriller - Afrocritik
“Hotel Labamba” Review: Biodun Stephen’s Comedy Thriller Offers Easy Laughs; Lighter On Substance

Hotel Labamba lets you know right off the bat that it is not to be…

The Counsellor - Afrocritik - review
“The Counsellor” Review: Muyiwa Aluko’s Rom-Com Has Too Many Bullet Points and No Jokes

Whatever happens in The Counsellor, it feels like the next bullet point of a plot…

Orisa review - afrocritik
“Orisa” Review: Odunlade Adekola’s Historical Picture Eschews Realism for Theatrics But Doesn’t Quite Stick the Landing

Orisa features rousing acting performances, with a narrative that is at once as thrilling as…

Dinner - Jay Franklyn Jituboh - Afrocritik
“Dinner” Review: Jay Franklyn Jituboh’s Romantic Thriller Misreads Its Premise of Feminine Infidelity

… because Dinner coddles its male characters by not interrogating the root cause of their…