The Film Blog: Omoni Oboli, you must be joking

First off, we feel it pertinent to mention that we operate separately from YNaija.com. Our focus is different. We do different things. As such, we don’t automatically align ourselves with YNaija reviews. Sometimes we even disagree with them completely. It’s important that we say this. Just to be clear. Because we are clearly dealing with people... Read More

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December 15, 2016

The Film Blog: A Trip To Jamaica? The AMVCAs also need to do some soul searching

Who would have thought that when we were calling out the Best of Nollywood Awards, and praising the AMVCAs in the process, we’d be find cause to do the same thing to the Africa Magic Viewers Choice awards a few days later? The AMVCAs have made some questionable choices over the years, which we won’t get... Read More

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December 15, 2016

The Film Blog: #AMVCA2017 Someone feels snubbed

Skinny girl in transit nom hopefully! https://t.co/75y08ZopYL — C. Soon #DamiBants (@DamiElebe) December 14, 2016 Will AMVCA nominate SGIT this year? We watch. — C. Soon #DamiBants (@DamiElebe) December 14, 2016 Writer of Ndani TV’s webseries, Skinny Girl In Transit. SGIT wasn’t nominated. Oh well. ? — C. Soon #DamiBants (@DamiElebe) December 14, 2016 Poor... Read More

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December 14, 2016

The Film Blog: The AMVCA nominations are here!

Announced tonight, the 2017 AMVCA nominations are led by 93 Days, 76 and Oloibiri. Clearly the jury was feeling historical/factual narratives below. Check out the full list: Best Actor in a Drama Richard Mofe Damijo – Oloibiri Ramsey Nouah – 76 Sambasa Nzeribe – Slow Country Gregory Ojefua – The Encounter Olu Jacobs – Oloibiri... Read More

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December 14, 2016

The Media Blog: Ndani Lifestyle is a curious development

In an age where many media platforms are making the move from text to video, it’s surprising (to put it one way) to see one pivot from video back to a more traditional text-based platform. Such is the case with Ndani TV, which has quietly launched its Ndani Lifestyle blog. The website, as the name suggests,... Read More

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December 14, 2016

The Media Blog: Emmanuella gets a CNN feature

Not bad for a 6-year-old recording comedy skits from Port Harcourt, eh? We said it before – power shall continue to change hands.

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December 13, 2016

The Film Blog: Should we be worried for AFRIFF?

“It is not a joke, I am serious, I am quitting next year” goes the title of this Accelerate TV interview with AFRIFF founder Chioma Ude. And, it’s by no means a made-up quote, or an exaggeration. It’s not taken out of context in any way. We hoped it was something she said as some sort... Read More

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December 13, 2016

The Film Blog: The Best of Nollywood Awards need to do some soul searching

The Best Of Nollywood Awards held last weekend. If you’re wondering why you didn’t hear much about it, it’s likely because the ceremony took place in Aba and the celebrities who would otherwise have flooded your instagram feeds with pictures likely decided they had better things to do than make the trip. We can’t say... Read More

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December 12, 2016

The Media Blog: “What did you become?” | Someone has finally come for Toke

She’s called Iyabeji (or OroboDiva depending upon some parameters we haven’t quite figured out yet), and she has a vlog called the Iyabeji Show. The log itself has apparently been running for some time now, gaining little traction, with episodes averaging around a thousand views each, save for 2 hot-button entires (one about “the other room” with... Read More

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December 12, 2016

The Media Blog: The most important detail from Toke Makinwa’s Rubbin’ Minds interview

You know when someone decides that they are putting their feet on the necks of everyone else, and they won’t be taking them off till they’re ready? That is what Toke Makinwa is doing to the Nigerian media space right now. Even if we wanted to, we wouldn’t be able to stop talking about her,... Read More

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December 11, 2016

The Media Blog: It’s 45 minutes until Toke goes on Rubbin’ Minds

Well, the show starts by 3:00 p.m. on Channels TV, and the celebrity interviews tend to take up the final 15 minutes of the show. So, more or less. We will be tuning in because, at this point, Toke has shaken up the industry so much that it would be irresponsible not to pay attention to what... Read More

December 11, 2016

The Media Blog: And we thought Toke was getting ready to chill

As in. We really thought the promo blitz was dying down. How many covers does this make it now? Even we are losing count.

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December 10, 2016

The Media Blog: So we watched ‘Afropolitan Chef’ …

We want to call it a bright spot. Because we definitely needs one of those. Yetunde Shorters is a very likable person, and has the right vibe for a cooking show (we would say for any show where likability is important), but it does get annoying hearing t”Italian food, Indian food, Chinese food” and “African... Read More

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December 10, 2016

The Film Blog: Are Nigerian cinemas embracing the times?

For Nigerian cinemas, at least. A quick glance at the Silverbird Cinemas Ikeja schedule shows that a whopping 5 out of the 10 movies showing are Nigerian. If you haven’t been paying attention over the past few years, this is a feat. Once upon a time the only Nigerian films to touch cinemas were the... Read More

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December 9, 2016

The Media Blog: Accelerate TV made a good move with this one

No shade to Akah. None whatsoever. We think he’s a great person with tons of potential. But look at this video, and compare it to Akah hosting the same show, and we think there’s a clear difference. We aren’t sure what caused the switch, and this new presenter still has a few kinks to work... Read More

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December 9, 2016

The Media Blog: We’re not sure how we feel about Timini on The Spot

We’re not exactly thrilled. But we aren’t particularly disappointed either. Given the fact he’s filling in for Ebuka, he does the job well enough. He fills the space. But, given the fact we think he’s a genuinely talented young man, and we love to see (and tell) success stories, we were perhaps hoping for a... Read More

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December 8, 2016

The Film Blog: Sadly, we are very disappointed with the movie ’76

You know that sinking feeling in your stomach when you don’t agree with the elite consensus? Yeah we felt that after watching ’76. Because we desperately wanted to like it. Came in excited to like it. We had heard everyone we respect confess to loving it. And then there is our admiration for the grit... Read More

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December 7, 2016

The Film Blog: ‘The Inn’ has our attention

Just yesterday we were talking about stars making a return to the limelight via television shows. Today, we found out about a new movie called The Inn, which stars Ngozi Nwosu and a bunch of other people we can’t be bothered by. Okay, okay, Uti Nwachukwu, Mofe Duncan, IK Ogbonna might not exactly set our... Read More

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December 6, 2016

The Film Blog: Victor Sanchez Aghahowa’s ‘Baking Bread’ is a plus for the industry

On Sunday the 4th of December, somewhere in Ikeja, Victor Sanchez Aghahowa hosted a bunch of young writers (or aspiring writers) to a day-long session. The purpose? To share knowledge, period. Knowledge about the actual craft of screenwriting. Knowledge about the Nigerian film and television industry, and insights necessary for anyone looking to break in. The... Read More

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December 6, 2016

The Film Blog: Is an Ego Boyo resurgence upon us?

Last week we brought you news that director and producer Mildred Okwo was hard at work on set of her new project, a TV series currently titled Bankers NGR. The most interesting tidbit there, (in our opinion, of course) was the presence of Ego Boyo on set. This is important to us because, Ego Boyo is,... Read More

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December 5, 2016

Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (10)

A tweeting President-Elect: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2016/12/resisting-trumps-tweets/509222/ Revisiting an ode to investigative journalism that has become more relevant than ever: http://www.vox.com/culture/2016/12/3/13772892/spotlight-movie-of-week-investigative-journalism StarTimes is doing a lot in Tanzania: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-12/04/c_135878520.htm CNN, video, millennials: https://www.thestreet.com/story/13907984/1/cnn-acquires-video-sharing-app-beme-plans-new-venture-to-court-millennials.html On Trevor Noah and Tomi Lahren: http://www.vox.com/culture/2016/12/4/13807584/daily-show-tomi-lahren-interview

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December 4, 2016

The Film Blog: ‘Salt’ is a pretty good ebola narrative

The thing about big events or tragedies is that there are tons of other smaller, more narrow events taking place within them that tend to go unnoticed or unacknowledged. This is why, despite the fact that 93 Days did such a fine job of telling the story (and stories) of Ebola in Nigeria, both on a... Read More

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December 4, 2016

The Media Blog: Africa Magic’s Jamestown (finally) comes on tonight!

About a year ago we got wind that Victor Sanchez Aghahowa had gathered a crop of actors and ferried them off to Ghana for work on a new project. Naturally our interests were piqued, this being the same man behind How She Left My Brother (which more or less ushered in the webseries wave in... Read More

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December 3, 2016

The Film Blog: Mildred Okwo plots her next move

After wowing audiences with her first film The Meeting (actually, her first film was 30 Days, but so few people got to see it, and even fewer are aware of his existence,) Nollywood director and producer Mildred Okwo returned with another comedy, Surulere. The latter may have seen a somewhat lukewarm reception, but it did the great... Read More

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December 2, 2016

The Media Blog: For better or for worse, Skinny Girl In Transit returns

Well, the first episode is here and we are…. not surprised. Whether or not this is a good thing depends upon what you thought of the show before. Like we said before, fans should be pleased. As for us? Maybe we’ll check back in at the end of the season. But for now, if this episode... Read More

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December 2, 2016

The Media Blog: We’re reaching peak Toke levels

We should just call this Toke week at this point. Her dedication to pushing this her “On Becoming” book is nothing short of remarkable. Just in case you’ve somehow managed to avoid all the talk of this book, from the reviews to the magazine covers to the interviews, Toke is here to make sure you... Read More

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December 1, 2016

The Media Blog: UBA really, really wants to make RED Tv work

Just a few weeks after the announcement of their new webseries, RED TV is out with another trailer. This time, for a reality show. It’s called “The Adventures of TASA,” and it enjoins you to “DISCOVER and EXPLORE the world of four daring, young, beautiful, savvy and intelligent ladies who have been friends since college –... Read More

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December 1, 2016

The Film Blog: Omotola is (almost) back

Gird your loins. Director Moses Inwang just released (on Instagram, curiously enough) teasers for his next movie which stars Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. “Alter Ego” which lands next year, sees Omotola in her first role in 3 years. It also appears to be, literally, about an alter ego (or more than one.) “Multiple personalities” are a tricky... Read More

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The Film Blog: Omoni Oboli, you must be joking

The Film Blog: A Trip To Jamaica? The AMVCAs also need to do some soul searching

The Film Blog: #AMVCA2017 Someone feels snubbed

The Film Blog: The AMVCA nominations are here!

The Media Blog: Ndani Lifestyle is a curious development

The Media Blog: Emmanuella gets a CNN feature

The Film Blog: Should we be worried for AFRIFF?

The Film Blog: The Best of Nollywood Awards need to do some soul searching

The Media Blog: “What did you become?” | Someone has finally come for Toke

The Media Blog: The most important detail from Toke Makinwa’s Rubbin’ Minds interview

Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (11)

The Media Blog: It’s 45 minutes until Toke goes on Rubbin’ Minds

The Media Blog: And we thought Toke was getting ready to chill

The Media Blog: So we watched ‘Afropolitan Chef’ …

The Film Blog: Are Nigerian cinemas embracing the times?

The Media Blog: Accelerate TV made a good move with this one

The Media Blog: We’re not sure how we feel about Timini on The Spot

The Film Blog: Sadly, we are very disappointed with the movie ’76

The Film Blog: ‘The Inn’ has our attention

The Film Blog: Victor Sanchez Aghahowa’s ‘Baking Bread’ is a plus for the industry

The Film Blog: Is an Ego Boyo resurgence upon us?

The Media Blog: You heard the news where again?

Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (10)

The Film Blog: ‘Salt’ is a pretty good ebola narrative

The Media Blog: Africa Magic’s Jamestown (finally) comes on tonight!

The Film Blog: Mildred Okwo plots her next move

The Media Blog: For better or for worse, Skinny Girl In Transit returns

The Media Blog: We’re reaching peak Toke levels

The Media Blog: UBA really, really wants to make RED Tv work

The Film Blog: Omotola is (almost) back

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