Author: Bernard Dayo
See Michelle Dede in ‘E.V.E,’ the new legal drama coming to Africa Magic Showcase
We don’t get to see Michelle Dede often on screen. But if you are a fan of the actress like ...
Nigerian feminists are speaking out against homophobia among feminists and elsewhere – as it should be
It’s almost as if the world is just learning about the existence of LGBTQ people. Recently, a 9-year-old boy in ...
Chiwetel Ejiofor could be the next successor to Loki. In other words, Marvel’s big bad villain
The speculation about Marvel setting up Doctor Strange‘s Baron Mordo to succeed the villainous Loki isn’t exactly new. But with ...
AMVCA 2018: Is ‘Isoken’ the best romantic comedy we have had in a long time?
The AMVCA is almost here, and I’m trying to work up some enthusiasm after seeing the shocking nominations. The critic ...
How much health information on social media is safe to consume?
Because social media is free and accessible, everyone’s putting out tips and knowledge on virtually everything. Including your grandma (WhatsApp, ...
Here’s when Adenike Adebayo-Esho’s ‘360 with Abby’ will premiere
360 with Abby is Adenike Adebayo-Esho’s first attempt at television as a filmmaker, and will, frankly, determine if she’s better ...
Simi will be making her Nollywood debut in Kunle Afolyan’s upcoming movie “Mokalik”
Simi is quite the character in her music videos, most of them designed to mimic a Nollywood script. In real ...
Anti-SARS activist Segun ‘Segalink’ Awosanya is either ignorant or a hypocrite, and we can’t tell which is worse
We are following Distinguished and have reached out to your brother. He will let us know when you are back ...
This is probably why you are addicted to the Africa Magic show ‘Ajoche’
The television shows on Africa Magic, I have noticed, inhabits a world of handsome characters gliding through fancy apartments, a ...
Why we are rooting for Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
From the current crop of Nigerian female directors and filmmakers, Genevieve Nnaji’s solid career as an actress is coming to ...
New Netflix documentary ‘City of Joy’ will focus on rape and gender-based violence in Congo
City of Joy is the latest Africa-focused documentary coming to foremost streaming service Netflix, and will highlight the abuse and ...
We have only one pressing question about Kola Amusan’s upcoming movie “African Queen”
One word to describe the trailer for Kola Amusan’s cinema-bound movie African Queen: BORING. Opening with a beauty pageant wherein ...
Watch the underwhelming trailer for Best Okoduwa’s “Damian’s Muse”
I’m not looking forward to Best Okoduwa’s upcoming movie Damian’s Muse, for the simple reason that the trailer is a ...
Emma Nyra is turning her new experience into motherhood with miniseries “Yummy Mummy Diaries”
Nearly two weeks after giving birth to twins, wherein labour was arduously stretched for 36 hours, Emma Nyra has released ...
“Avengers: Infinity War” directors have declared Shuri as the smartest person in the MCU
Like we needed to be reminded. In a recent video on Wired, Avengers: Infinity War directors Joe Russo and Anthony ...
See how Nigerians reacted on Twitter to the return of TStv
On Monday, TStv was relaunched into the cable market after going AWOL for a rather long time. Purported to be ...
“Funke” is the Nollywood movie trying to break gender norms and we are here for it
The mission of Yemi Morafa’s coming-of-age movie Funke is simple: shatter the glass ceiling on gender expectations for women. Set ...
Linda Ikeji’s Twitter suspension marks a change in Twitter’s enforcement of violation policies
Last week, the Twitter account of blogger Linda Ikeji was suspended. At the time of writing this piece, Ikeji’s account ...
Move over, Idris Elba! Our own Kenneth Okolie is giving us killer James Bond vibes
While the internet buzzed about rumours of Idris Elba playing James Bond recently, and Elba complicating things on Twitter through ...
How Nigerian celebrities became motivational speakers on social media
Social media, before troll toxicity and the poisonously paranoid atmosphere of fake news, was a fairly decent place. And on ...
Here’s what we know about Adenike Adebayo’s upcoming web series “360 with Abby
Adenike Adebayo is many things, but you are most likely to find her on the YouTube-located vehicle The Screening Room, ...
Here’s when Ufuoma McDermott’s “What Just Happened!” will be released in cinemas
The last time Ufuoma McDermott produced and directed a movie was 2017’s Christmas Is Coming, which announced her debut as ...
TRACE is giving young creatives a chance to get their content on TV with “Trace In The City”
Given that TRACE is a youth-leaning music channel and a hub for all things pop culture, it’s no surprise that ...
“Mirabel” the new short film from Judith Audu’s is her directorial splash
While watching the trailer for Judith Audu’s directorial debut Mirabel, I wondered why one of the lead characters looked familiar. ...
Stupid, rubbish, garbage: Cinema Pointer is the platform refusing to sugarcoat reviews of Nollywood movies
Have you read a Cinema Pointer movie review on Instagram? It is concise, cuttingly honest and somewhat fun. In a ...
The trailer for the BBC Two and Netflix thriller “Black Earth Rising” is here, and it’s gripping
I’m still not over the casting of Michaela Coel in the BBC Two and Netflix thriller Black Earth Rising, which ...
LGBTQ issues aren’t usually covered in the Nigerian mainstream media, but Guardian Life broke protocol
On Sunday, Guardian Life, the entertainment and lifestyle supplement of The Guardian, published a cover story on being LGBTQ in Nigeria. ...
Here’s when Faraday Okoro’s “Foreign Prince” will hit American cinemas
If you are wondering who Faraday Okoro is, here’s a crash course: he is a NYU graduate student and became ...
Fela Durotoye was homophobic on the premiere of “On The Couch,” but Nigerians will vote for him anyway
Out from the great morass of chat shows, On The Couch looks like it might have a political slant, more ...
Idris Elba is teasing us as James Bond on Twitter and we literally can’t handle it
If you have been on the internet for the past three days, you must have caught wind of Idris Elba ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy