Jun 26Ijakumo could have been a hit!Ijakumo tells the story of a pastor who falls for a stripper. Unknown to him, it’s all part of his ex-lover’s plan to destroy him. The film features Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, Eso Dike, Lolade Okusanya, Debbie Shokoya, Olumide Oworu and Bimbo Akintola, amongst others. The story showed the lengths…Netflix5 min readNetflix5 min read
Jun 21Themes explored in Biodun Stephen’s SistaSista tells the story of a single mother, Victoria. After being abandoned by the father of her children for over 20 years, she faces a nightmare when he finally comes back into the picture. The film, written, produced and directed by Biodun Stephen, features Kehinde Bankole, Deyemi Okanlawon, Bisola Aiyeola…Sista3 min readSista3 min read
Jun 19Battle on Buka Street — ReviewBattle on Buka Street is a film centered around the rivalry between two wives in a polygamous family, and the dangerous lengths they go to in their unhealthy competition with one another. The film which explores really important issues such as the dangers of polygamy, domestic violence and infidelity, features…Nollywood3 min readNollywood3 min read
May 22Young famous and African S2This time last year, we were blessed with the first season of Young, Famous and African. It was new, fresh and filled with a lot of juicy drama. Season two is now upon us with the original cast members Annie and 2face Idibia, Naked and Kayleigh, Andile (and his two…Young Famous And African4 min readYoung Famous And African4 min read
Apr 9Gangs of LagosGangs of Lagos is Amazon Prime’s first African original and a creation of Jade Osiberu. The film tells the story of Oba, Ify and Gift — three kids who grew up on the streets of Isale Eko, an area ruled by politically affiliated gangs. …Gangs Of Lagos5 min readGangs Of Lagos5 min read
Feb 20Ebonylife’s A Sunday Affair is chaotic!A Sunday Affair tells the story of two long time best friends, Toyin (Dakore Egbuson) and Uche (Nse Ikpe-Etim), who fall in love with the same guy, Sunday (Oris Erhuero). The story This story is absolutely chaotic in every sense of the word. The film starts with a wedding, and a cheating…Film4 min readFilm4 min read
Feb 18Dark OctoberEver since Linda Ikeji first announced her film debut on social media, I have to admit I was a bit stunned and of course, really curious to see the final result. I had zero expectations because most of the content that Linda Ikeji has produced in the past have been…Film2 min readFilm2 min read
Feb 18Palava! was painful to watchPalava tells the story of Osa Wonder (Richard Mofe Damijo), a musician with five daughters (Bisola Aiyeola, Beverly Naya, Beverly Osu, Jemima Osunde and Ihuoma Linda Ejiofor) who is obsessed with women, and all the troubles that come with his vice. The good bits The only thing I liked about this film was…Film2 min readFilm2 min read
Jan 22Shanty Town reviewShanty Town tells the story of a kingpin in a slum in Lagos, Nigeria who is really being controlled by a powerful politician to run an illegal drug and prostitution ring. The 6-part series stars Ini Edo, Chidi Mokeme, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Peter Okoye, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Sola Sobowale, Nancy Isime, Shaffy…Film4 min readFilm4 min read
Nov 19, 2022Ndani TV’s Series Game On is the drama we all needIf you’re aware of Ndani TV, you will know that they enjoy causing chaos through their YouTube web series. Game On is not left out. The first season of Game On was interesting but I think any other person who saw season one thought it was a bit flat —…Ndanitv5 min readNdanitv5 min read
