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Alakada Reloaded
December 6, 2018
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Toyin Abraham talks Nollywood, difficult beginnings and how 2017 was her breakthrough in new interview

Not many actors in Yoruba movies have been able to cross over into English films, and maintain ubiquity and relevance. But Toyin Abraham, with a catalogue spanning over 100 movies since she started acting in 2003, ranks high on the list. Her Nollywood takeover is slightly hard to trace; her signature comedy chops ever so... Read More
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Nollywood
March 27, 2018
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[The Film Blog] How to make a Nollywood Film in 2018

Nollywood has come a long way since low-budget, era-defining films like Living in Bondage and Nneka the Pretty Serpent. But today’s filmmaking is all about the box office and sequels, pop corn and red carpet premieres. It’s a flashy Nollywood system engineered to keep you returning to the cinemas, even without you realising it. Studios... Read More
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YNaija2017Review
December 14, 2017
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#YNaija2017Review: Roti, Alter Ego, Alakada Reloaded… These are the 10 most disappointing films of the year

Nollywood films were so uninspiring this year, our 2017 Review list could easily have been doubled. These ugly 10 are the bottom of the barrel. Only films that scored a cinema release were considered for this list. Ranked from most tolerable to least tolerable. 10. Roti Directed by Kunle Afolayan, Roti says too little, observes... Read More
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September 6, 2017
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Isoken retains the top position on our top 10 film countdown

Jadesola Osiberu’s Isoken retains its number one spot on the YNaija film ranking for this month. Despite a few new releases since its June 2017 debut, the movie is a beautifully developed masterpiece. Isoken hit the cinemas on June 16th and has since then garnered a lot of viewing and positive reviews from movie buffs.... Read More
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August 13, 2017
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Film review: Banana Island Ghost – Between style and substance

by Wilfred Okiche As far as Nollywood is concerned, comedy is in right now. No other genre is even close to being as lucrative. 2017 has brought Isoken, 10 Days in Sun City and Alakada Reloaded, all attempting to continue where the duo of record setters, The Wedding Party and A Trip to Jamaica left.... Read More
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July 8, 2017
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Isoken debuts at Number 1 in our Top 10 Film countdown

Jade Osiberu’s Isoken has waltzed its way into the number one position of the YNaija Ranking for film this month. The movie which hit the cinemas on June 16th has garnered a lot of viewing and positive reviews from movie buffs. One reviewer described it as “an incredibly amazing story”, while another said it is the “most... Read More
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June 5, 2017
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Alakada Reloaded, Slow Country make an entry into our top 10 film countdown

Recently released movie, Alakada Reloaded has found its way to our top ten film countdown. The movie produced by Toyin Abraham which is the third instalment of the Alakada series hit the cinemas on May 26 reportedly grossing a whopping N25m in its first week. The movie starring Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Lala Akindoju, Ali Baba, Helen... Read More
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June 4, 2017
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Movie Review: Alakada Reloaded, an elaborate hoax to collect money from Nigerians

A big screen answer to Jennifer Akindele’s Jenifa, Alakada reloaded is a meh attempt. The Falz-esque style of speaking, extreme lies and generic ‘grass to grace’ stories have been over told, much like Humblesmith singing Osinachi. Alakada Reloaded continues telling story of Yetunde Animashaun, a young girl from a poor family background from the earlier... Read More
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