Over the years, Nigerian filmmakers have explored the “Freaky Friday” or “Body Swap” genre/trope in several notable films. Examples include “My Wife and I,” directed by Bunmi Ajakaiye and “Switch,” directed [...]
Released on Prime Video, On The Edge tells the story of a young woman (Oluchi Amajuoyi) in a relationship with her childhood sweetheart (Olumide Oworu), who is facing difficulties. To improve her status, she becomes entangled in a romantic relationship [...]
Orisa by Odunlade Adekola joins the ranks of Nollywood films celebrating Nigerian culture. It’s like a trip back to ancient times, exploring the values and beliefs of African societies, especially in Nigeria. The movie features experienced actors [...]
Half Heaven tells the story of Kizito (Seehofer Roland), a self righteous, legalist preacher who is mandated to take a month-long soul winning trip to Mboko, a dreaded and godless ghetto, to validate his eligibility for ordination. To prove his worthiness [...]
Mikolo follows the escapades of two clever kids who embark on a thrilling adventure while visiting their grandma. The bold visual approach in the film caught my attention, and I believe it’s a noteworthy endeavor. Also, it’s a crucial addition [...]
Adire, a two-hour-plus comedy-drama tells the tale of Asari (aka Adire) portrayed by Kehinde Bankole, an ambitious woman striving to escape her life as a prostitute. Eager to pursue a career in fashion design, she seizes a chance to break free from her [...]
Ige: The Unlikely Oil Merchant is a biopic-adapted film based on the biography of the Chairman of Bash Distinct Oil, Aare Bashir Fakorede. Following Bashir’s humble beginnings, the film unfolds his journey, highlighting the obstacles he encountered on his [...]
‘Four Four Forty Four’ (4.4.44) is a heart breaking true story of enduring love that calls to mind the 2004 American cult classic ‘The Notebook.’ Here, Richard Mofe- Damijo plays Hillary, a man whose wife is rendered psychotic due [...]