Ajakaju (Beast of two worlds) narrates the tale of a king in desperate need of a male heir. Without this male heir, he’s at risk of having to abdicate the throne. Desperate to fulfill this requirement, he strikes a pact with Ajakaju, hoping to [...]
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre continues the saga from the movie, with Arolake (portrayed by Bimbo Ademoye) once again on the run and Saro (portrayed by Kunle Remi) journeying to the afterlife for the second time. The series boldly expands its [...]
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 [...]
Breath of Life, written and directed by BB Sasore (God Calling, Before 30) is technically a faith based movie about a Mr. Timi Johnson (Wale Ojo) who, for all intents and purposes, loses his religion after losing his family early in life. Many years later [...]
Elesin Oba Explores Soyinka’s 4th Stage and Mysteries of Ogun, But it’s Not the Deep Film It Pretends To Be Tragic drama, to use literary terminology, is a type of drama in which audience members experience catharsis while witnessing a [...]
Femi Abedayo stars in this period drama about culture, lust, and how fear and envy can quickly fuel aggression in inter-tribal relations. He plays Ojo, a Yoruba man, who has settled in the North to work in a textile factory with his friend Afang (Smart [...]
From King of Thieves to Elesin Oba and Anikulapo, we have entered an era in nollywood filmmaking where our storytellers are realizing our superpower – the power of telling our own stories. These epic tales display a rich history while brandishing a [...]
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 [...]
