A Bold Debut in Diasporic Filmmaking
In her debut film, Yam and Egg, Emily Nkanga set out to tell a story beyond familiar narratives, focusing on the emotional and mental struggles of migrants as they face loss and adapt to life abroad. Read More...
Yinka Adetu
How October 1 Became a National Treasure
Ten years since its release, Kunle Afolayan’s October 1 remains a brilliant cinematic exercise at using Nigeria’s independence story to investigate deeper, systemic issues rooted in our country’s colonial experience. Read More...
Revisiting the Soyinka-Bọ́lẹ̀kájà Debate
Since the landmark Soyinka-Bọ́lẹ̀kájà debate of the 1980s, African poetry has sparked intense discussions about authenticity and the influence of Western literary traditions and forms on its poets. Read More...
A Tussle Between Fact and Fiction
While Bolanle Austen-Peters’ biopic on Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti takes a bold leap in Nollywood’s approach to biographical storytelling, the creative liberty of the director overclouds the distinction between fact and fiction. Read More...
A Legendary Tale Lost in Animation
Lawrence Dieyi’s animated epic film, Oya: The Goddess of the Gods, falls short in its attempt to retell the legendary story of Oya to a new audience. However, it successfully bridges the gap between tradition and modernity by reimagining an ancient tale in a fresh and innovative way. Read More...
THE MYSTICAL ART OF RAINMAKING
While Niyi Akinmolayan’s Rainmakers emerges as a bold foray into African mysticism, the film struggles to faithfully depict the ritual art of rain calling. Read More...
