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Film and TV

October 25, 2022

Blood Sisters, Reviewed: A Rousing Murder Thriller

Like in a Nigerian Thelma and Louise, two friends are on the run in this fast-paced series by Kenneth Gyang and Biyi Bandele.
Uzoma Ihejirika
Blood Sisters TV poster

October 22, 2022

La Femme Anjola, Reviewed: An African Neo-Noir Titillates in Crime and Lust

Rita Dominic and newcomer Nonso Bassey deliver powerhouse performances in Mildred Okwo’s elegant and raw psychological thriller.
Kanyinsola Olorunnisola
La Femme Anjola film poster

October 22, 2022

Swallow, Reviewed: Perturbance in Ordinary Lives

Kunle Afolayan’s beautifully shot adaptation of Sefi Atta’s novel explores humanity and morality, but even with popstar Niyola in lead, it doesn’t rise above its source material.
Paula Willie-Okafor
Swallow film poster

October 22, 2022

Ife, Reviewed: Lesbian Love in Bourgie Lagos

Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim’s short depiction of two women in love is a social landmark in Nigerian cinema.
Otosirieze
Ife film poster

October 22, 2022

Nne, Reviewed: Two Mothers and a Son, Bound by Love

Chiege Alisigwe and Swanky JKA break hearts as a maddened mother and her lost son in Victor Iyke’s AMVCA-winning Igbo language film.
Uzoma Ihejirika
Nne film poster

October 22, 2022

The Men’s Club, Reviewed: A Charming Portrayal of Masculinity and Friendship

Tola Odunsi’s web series is a refreshing, revelatory take on bromance, with Baaj Adebule standing out in the ensemble.
Paula Willie-Okafor
The Men's Club TV poster

October 25, 2022

Blood Sisters TV poster

Blood Sisters, Reviewed: A Rousing Murder Thriller

Like in a Nigerian Thelma and Louise, two friends are on the run in this fast-paced series by Kenneth Gyang and Biyi Bandele.
Uzoma Ihejirika

October 22, 2022

La Femme Anjola film poster

La Femme Anjola, Reviewed: An African Neo-Noir Titillates in Crime and Lust

Rita Dominic and newcomer Nonso Bassey deliver powerhouse performances in Mildred Okwo’s elegant and raw psychological thriller.
Kanyinsola Olorunnisola

October 22, 2022

Swallow film poster

Swallow, Reviewed: Perturbance in Ordinary Lives

Kunle Afolayan’s beautifully shot adaptation of Sefi Atta’s novel explores humanity and morality, but even with popstar Niyola in lead, it doesn’t rise above its source material.
Paula Willie-Okafor

October 22, 2022

Ife film poster

Ife, Reviewed: Lesbian Love in Bourgie Lagos

Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim’s short depiction of two women in love is a social landmark in Nigerian cinema.
Otosirieze

October 22, 2022

Nne film poster

Nne, Reviewed: Two Mothers and a Son, Bound by Love

Chiege Alisigwe and Swanky JKA break hearts as a maddened mother and her lost son in Victor Iyke’s AMVCA-winning Igbo language film.
Uzoma Ihejirika

October 22, 2022

The Men's Club TV poster

The Men’s Club, Reviewed: A Charming Portrayal of Masculinity and Friendship

Tola Odunsi’s web series is a refreshing, revelatory take on bromance, with Baaj Adebule standing out in the ensemble.
Paula Willie-Okafor

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