Gripping satire of Nigeria’s reality

Movie title: Japa! Release date: 8 March Running time: 1 hour 42 minutes Director: Isioma Osage Cast: Jidekene Achufusi, Layi Wasabi, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Seun Ajayi, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and Mofe Duncan. Japa has become a terminology that resonates well with several Nigerians. Japa, a Yoruba word meaning “run” or “flee,” has become synonymous with the exodus … Read more

Message of self-acceptance lost in translation

Movie Title: Scarred Release Date: February, 2023 Directors: Tope Alake Runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes Cast: Mofe Duncan, Jennifer Obodo, Tope Olowoniyan, Tina Mba, Dr. Jaiye Kuti, Baaj Adebule, and Emem Ufuk. While we wait for another rom-com film about star-crossed lovers or a famous actor playing a character often a copy and paste from … Read more

Missed opportunity for realistic Nigerian legal drama

Category: Nollywood Movie Title: Agu Release Date: 14 December, 2023 Directors: Anis Halloway Runtime: 40 minutes per episode Cast: Kanayo o Kanayo, Nonso Odogwu, Ruby Okezie, Mofe Duncan, Tina Mba, Linda Ejiofor, Ireti Doyle, Ego Nwosu, and Vine Olugu. There is a reason international television series like ‘Suits’, ‘The Good Fight’, and ‘How to Get … Read more

Gripping political drama with stellar performances

Movie Title: War: Wrath and Revenge Release Date: 28 December, 2023 Directors: Dimbo Atiya Runtime: 30 minutes per episode Cast: Mofe Duncan, Rahama Sadau, Yakubu Mohammed, Patrick Doyle, Ayoola Ayolola, Ifeanyi Kalu, Theresa Edem, Bikiya Graham Douglas, Daniel Okosun, Maikudi “Cashman”, Mickey Odeh, Sophia Muhammed, Uzee Usman, Padita Agu and Ahide Adum. The year 2023 … Read more