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  • Efunronye: Faithia Williams’ Controversial Celebration of a Complex Figure
    Efunronye: Faithia Williams’ Controversial Celebration of a Complex Figure
    Nollywood actress Faithia Williams’ latest project, Efunroye: The Unicorn, has placed her amid a heated online debate.
  • Hijack ’93: Where is the Story? Where is The Film?
    Hijack ’93: Where is the Story? Where is The Film?
    Play Network Studios’ ‘Hijack ‘93’ dramatizes the 1993 Nigerian Airways hijacking in a fictionalized retelling. This release feels particularly timely..
  • The Uprising: Abstinence to Activism, and A Darker Reckoning
    The Uprising: Abstinence to Activism, and A Darker Reckoning
    Wives on Strike 3: The Uprising continues the franchise’s familiar theme of fighting for justice. Written by Cheta Chukwu and directed by Omoni Oboli
  • At Ease: A Powerful Look at PTSD in Soldiers that Fails to Engage
    At Ease: A Powerful Look at PTSD in Soldiers that Fails to Engage
    “At Ease”, written by Stephanie Dadet and directed by Seun Richards, is another heartfelt drama from the First Feature projects. This year has seen several First Feature projects from Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions—”Kill Boro“, “It Blooms in June“, and “A Father’s Love.” We enjoyed those films overall, and now we turn to “At Ease”, […]
  • Cars in Nollywood Movies: A Vehicle For Plot Exploration
    Cars in Nollywood Movies: A Vehicle For Plot Exploration
    In Nollywood films, cars serve as more than mere vehicles; they are potent symbols woven intricately into the narratives, reflecting the complexities of contemporary Nigerian society.
  • Inside Life: The Interstice of Fractured Realism and Ambitious Undertones
    Inside Life: The Interstice of Fractured Realism and Ambitious Undertones
    Inside Life immediately sets itself apart as a work of non-conformist cinema, a bold departure from traditional narratives.
  • 9 Nollywood Short films You Should Add To Your Watchlist
    9 Nollywood Short films You Should Add To Your Watchlist
    Nollywood Short films are largely underrated. While not as popular as its features and series, Nollywood filmmakers, particularly young filmakers
  • ‘Ogbedun’ Set to Premiere in Cinemas This November
    ‘Ogbedun’ Set to Premiere in Cinemas This November
    Nigerian filmmaker and actor Seyi Akinsola is set to captivate audiences with his latest production, Ogbedun, an epic tale of royal succession, betrayal, and redemption.
  • Lakatabu: A Fragmented Journey of Supernatural Chaos
    Lakatabu: A Fragmented Journey of Supernatural Chaos
    Lakatabu marks another project where Odunlade Adekola takes on multiple key roles, serving as the director, lead actor, and one of the writers.
  • Nollywood Directors that Had Outstanding Movie Debuts
    Nollywood Directors that Had Outstanding Movie Debuts
    First time’s the charm! And that’s the case of some Nollywood Directors that you’ve come to love and enjoy! A director’s first feature film…