Nollywood

Eso Dike - Interview with Afrocritik
“Versatility Helps, But Perseverance is Key”: Nigerian Actor, Eso Dike, on Breaking into Nollywood

“There’s nothing wrong with being typecast, what matters is how well you play that character…

Okey Bakassi’s Filmmaking Debut, "Bank Alert" to Hit Cinemas on November 24 - Afrocritik
Okey Bakassi’s Filmmaking Debut, “Bank Alert” to Hit Cinemas on November 24

Bank Alert is a rib-cracking comedy with a blend of suspense. By Helena Olori Nigerian…

Kayode Kasum - Interview with Afrocritik
“Music is One of My Filmmaking Signatures”: Nigerian Filmmaker, Kayode Kasum, in Conversation with Afrocritik

“Because of my fondness for music, I use it a lot in my films. As…

The Black Book_ Tech Investors - Afrocritik
Funding and Collaboration in Nollywood: What Could “The Black Book” Tech Investors Mean for Filmmakers in Nigeria?

With more resources at their disposal, Nigerian filmmakers can explore new narratives and uncharted areas…

Film Locations Are a Tool for Storytelling in Nollywood, Beyond The Visual Aesthetics - Afrocritik
Beyond the Visual Aesthetics, Film Locations Are a Tool for Storytelling in Nollywood

The intertwining of locations with storytelling in Nollywood is a fascinating process that offers much…

Afrocritik's tribute to Pat Nebo, veteran Production Designer
Pat Nebo, Nollywood’s Veteran Production Designer, Documented Nigeria’s History Through Filmmaking

Filmmaking is about creating an illusion and Nebo perfected the art of this illusion-making, ensuring…

Nollywood original soundtrack era afrocritik
Revisiting Nollywood’s Original Music Score Era: What Soundtracks Reveal About the Progress of Nigeria’s Film Industry

Perhaps in a bid to compensate for the low-quality production, the soundtracks of the 90s…

A Young Time Ago Afrocritik
“A Young Time Ago” Review: Subtle but Visible Misogyny Takes Front Row in the Tolu Lordtanner-Directed Drama

The film’s attention is solely placed on the men in these women’s lives and how…

The One for Sarah
“The One for Sarah” Review: The Lyndsey Efejuku-Directed Film Audaciously Traverses Romance and Domestic Violence

With its deliberate and steady plot, The One for Sarah takes us on a journey…