Different Strokes tells the story of four friends, Lydia (portrayed by Mercy Johnson), Dunni (portrayed by Mosun Filani Oduoye), Onyinye (portrayed by Lilian Esoro), and Manila (portrayed by Blessing Jessica), as they grapple with the complexities of [...]
I went into this movie blindly, not knowing what to expect of it, even though the title made me feel it’d be a lowbrow Nollywood production. However, Japa turned out to be a pleasant surprise. Japa is a Sci-Fi comedy about a young teacher, Mezu, [...]
With a title like It Blooms In June, a uniqueness that piques curiosity and suggests originality in its storytelling is emitted. Audiences will feel they’re about to be drawn into a world with depth and complexity, but this coming-of-age story [...]
Dead Serious follows Johnny, played by Sabinus (Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu), as he navigates the complexities of romance with Amara, portrayed by Sharon Ooja. Despite the playful skepticism of his sister Vero (portrayed by Toyin Albert) and his friend [...]
The first set of scenes in Taiwo Egunjobi’s latest offering, A Green Fever, sets the stage for an interesting yet haunting outing. I have been a follower of the filmmaker since before the days of his first feature film In Ibadan, and there’s a sense of [...]
From the poster, it was evident that the story here will infuse a love triangle. All’s Fair In Love revolves around two friends, Demi and Kanla (played by Deyemi Okanlawon and Timini Egbuson), who are thriving in their fashion business. However, [...]
The storyline of “The Bloom Boys” centers on Kemi Akintola (portrayed by Fehinde Olukotun), a member of an esteemed family, who faces intense pressure to marry a billionaire’s son, Dozie Okafor (played by Bolanle Ninalowo) from her [...]
One Too Many follows Adesuwa (played by Dakore Egbuson-Akande) and her family as they face multiple challenges involving law enforcement officers. When her son Otas (played by Chimeze Imo) is wrongly accused in the death of his best friend, Adesuwa [...]
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 [...]
In the secretive and luxurious Hotel Labamba, confidentiality is key as it serves exclusive guests looking for privacy. Well-known Instagram influencer Ella, joined by her wealthy partner Big Berry, gets caught in a complex situation when she is [...]
Last Call sees popular radio presenter, Shola Thompson, delve into the world of filmmaking with this directorial debut. In this, we’re told a story that revolves around Hauwa, portrayed by Zainab Balogun, a well-known radio host and influencer [...]
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 [...]
From the trailer of this movie, the race of the main characters already made this seem like a rehash of the 2017 romcom, Isoken. The fact that both movies share the same mother of the bride (Tina Mba) only stamped this notion further. Romcoms aren’t [...]
After the captivating culinary romance of ‘This Lady Called Life’ in 2020, Nollywood presents Prosper Edesiri’s debut feature film, Cake. Cake tells the story of Tomiwa, a young baker played by Tope Tedela. Tomiwa desires to find a wife [...]
Imagine this, you’re walking down a beachline in the rain and you see someone attempting to build a sandcastle in this rainstorm, each attempt washes away before it can take shape, leaving you in a soggy mess of confusion as to what that [...]
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 [...]