Film + TV
03 March 2025
The Singular Eye of Nigerian Cinematographer KC Obiajulu
Known for visual compositions that stay on the mind long after they've finished playing, Obiajulu wants to leave viewers feeling something.
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Profiles & Interviews
18 December 2024
Jade Osiberu Wants 'Christmas In Lagos' To Be A Holiday Classic
The rom-com tells a moving and hilarious holiday story of lost love and second chances with Lagos at its center.
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07 December 2024
Is Netflix Exiting Nollywood?
Despite Netflix's denial, persistent rumors of scaling back in Nollywood is sending waves of uncertainty through Nigeria's entertainment industry.
Film + TV
10 October 2024
After 40 Years in the Entertainment Industry, Richard Mofe-Damijo isn’t Slowing Down for Anybody
On the cusp of receiving another accolade for his storied career, the multiple award-winning actor and producer says he still has more to give.
Film + TV
12 September 2024
What Does the Future Look Like for Ghana’s Film Industry?
The once-thriving industry has been plagued with structural and financial difficulties, with emerging filmmakers finding it increasingly hard to break through.
Film + TV
28 August 2024
Detty December and Afrobeats Set the Scene for Jade Osiberu’s Upcoming ‘Christmas in Lagos’
The Prime Video original will be out on December 20, with cameo appearances from Ayra Starr and Adekunle Gold, and an all-star cast that includes Shaffy Bello, Richard Mofe Damijo and Teniola Aladese.
Profiles & Interviews
23 August 2024
Netflix's Tòkunbò is an Artfully Executed Nigerian Thriller
Starring Gideon Okeke and directed by Ramsey Nouah, Tòkunbò is a riveting story of morality, sacrifice and institutional rot.
Profiles & Interviews
21 August 2024
Nigerian Director Daniel Oriahi on Finding Comfort in Darkness
In his latest film, The Weekend, starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Daniel Oriahi uses nail-biting horror techniques to explore unsettling family dynamics.
Film + TV
24 June 2024
What is Behind the Rise of Nollywood Blockbusters?
As movie theaters in Nigeria thin due to price increases, the future of Nollywood appears to be in danger despite the many blockbusters emerging in recent times.
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