Seyi Lasisi

Still from Other Side of History
“Other Side of History” Review: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s Biopic Is Narratively Flawed

The inception of Other Side of History’s downfall lies in its heavy reliance on capturing…

Farmer's Bride
Technical Excellence Saves “Farmer’s Bride” From an Uneven Script

There are tepid points, dialogues, and scenes in Farmer’s Bride that hinders a completely stable…

Lisabi: The Uprising
“Lisabi: The Uprising” Review: Niyi Akinmolayan’s Dramatised Biopic Is a Deeply Contained Story

Unbelievable VFX and minor storytelling flaws aside, Niyi Akinmolayan’s Lisabi: The Uprising is an immersive…

Ibadan International Film Festival
Highlights From the Third Edition of the Ibadan International Film Festival

“In the next five years, we see the Ibadan International Film Festival as a must-attend…

International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)
IDFA 2024: Spotlight on Selected African Documentaries

The IDFA, which will take place in Amsterdam from November 14–24, 2024, has seven African…

Still from The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
“The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” Review: The Agbajowo Collective’s Film Is a Bold Statement on Resistance

Although The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos aims to raise global awareness about…

Tokunbo
“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…

Grime, Glory & Afropop
Wonu Osikoya Documents Afrobeats History From a Fresh Perspective With “Grime, Glory & Afropop”

What Osikoya’s docu-series does skillfully is to tell the Afrobeats story from a fresh, contemporary…

Losing Lerato 2
“Losing Lerato 2” Review: Zolani Phakade’s Sequel Is an Underwhelming Outing

Even when the acting is largely underwhelming, one can still admire Losing Lerato 2’s botched…

What About Us?
“What About Us?” Review: Kayode Kasum’s Family Drama Drastically Fumbles its Third Act

Though it stumbles significantly in its third act, What About Us? highlights the importance of…