In “The House of Secrets,” we are introduced to Sarah (Najite Dede), an elderly woman who endured a harrowing ordeal of torture and unjust imprisonment due to her husband Panna (Shawn Faqua) uncovering and concealing information that could [...]
Passport is the creation of producer Vincent Okonkwo and writer Abosi Ogba and is the latest of movies to transition to streaming after a cinematic run that concluded last year. It tells the story of Oscar (Jim Iyke), a London-based socialite, who is [...]
Brotherhood‘s release in 2022 was arguably one of the moments in nollywood history that will be looked back on as a groundbreaking moment. Similar to the release of Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys in 2018, Brotherhood marks the beginning of [...]
In a recent movie review, I complained about how nollywood seems to be stuck in the blacks and the whites and how we never explore the greys. These greys are the characters that are neither purely good nor purely bad. The characters whose vices are [...]
It’s becoming more frequently true that in nollywood when great storytelling and intentional cinematography balance harmoniously then you are likely watching a Jade Osiberu film. The Trade is loosely based on the story of the notorious kidnapper, [...]
You might remember Jade Osiberu (director) from her work with Isoken, the movie that’s frequently cited as the best new age nollywood romantic comedy till date. However, Jade said “hold my cupid’s bow” as she delves into the depths [...]
With AnÃkúlápó’s first few minutes, Kunle Afolayan gives us a tour of what he has accomplished in bringing this movie to life. Shots of nature, like forests and rivers are rich and vibrant, while the mystical, like a burning bird and skeletons are [...]
In a movie with many disappointing frames, the biggest let down was not to arrive until after the entire film, when the title card comes up at the end and reveals for the first time the movie’s name and creators. It says Dwindle, and the subtext [...]
