Tropes like love triangles might be well worn in Hollywood (and even Nollywood), but there are a few movies that can take an already worn out concept, put a unique spin on it and emerge with a film that appeals to you using the familiar but can stretch [...]
Before Sugar first appears at the high-brow hair salon where she works, her name is mentioned a number of times. First by Ola (Yvonne Jegede), a regular at the salon who wants only her to do her hair. Next by Ama (Venita Akpofure of BBN), who is a new [...]
The “Ruth Kadiri” approach truly warrants examination at some point, as it consistently evokes intended emotions from the audience through a blend of unoriginal storytelling, predictable writing, manipulative music, and questionable acting [...]
Sidney Esiri, more popularly known as Dr. Sid, makes his directorial debut in this Nigerian romcom, where Tunde (Timini Egbuson) is denied a permission from his mother (Binta Ayo Mogaji) to get married, at least not until his older brother, Demi (Obi [...]
Since her early days in production and writing, Ruth Kadiri has displayed a remarkable talent for telling unconventional stories that evoke heartfelt emotions. On occasions, she even managed to inject a unique essence into familiar storylines, setting her [...]
Teni’s Big Day is the story of Teni (Nancy Isime) and her fiance (Kachi Nnochiri) who jet off to a resort for their wedding ceremony. They are supposed to be surrounded by just their closest friends and family but circumstances lead to the [...]
Love In Lagos is a cute story of a young naive Zara (Sandra Okunzuwa) who comes to live with her cousin in Lagos. She desperately searches for a job because every day she spends jobless elicits further taunting from her cousin. She goes from menial jobs [...]
Full Disclosure. I was a bit hesitant to hit play on this one because I assumed it would be like other international pandemic movies have been. Which is generally a deep and solemn introspection into life during pandemic times that has a maximum of three [...]
