Tag: film
Breakout director Odenike talks ‘Fine’, her debut project and her future in film
Hi Odenike, congratulations on your debut film project with Make It Happen Productions and YNaija. How did this come about? ...
Black Panther’s wins at the Oscars were the wins that really made a statement
We rejoiced with Ryan Coogler’s cast of Marvel’s Black Panther as they stormed the SAG awards and took home two ...
Film Review: In an industry drowning in cliches; Kasala is a breath of fresh air
In an interesting twist, one of the most refreshing movies to come out of Nollywood in a long time has ...
#YNaijaEssays: A written history of Nigeria’s great film epochs
If we’re being factually accurate, then Nigeria’s first contact with film was in 1903 when Herbert Macaulay invited Balboa and Company ...
Sorry, Ramsey Nouah. But why must “Living in Bondage” have a sequel?
Recently, I have been watching large volumes of old Hollywood films. The last one, 1986’s sci-fi, horror film Critters, is ...
#YNaijaInterview: ‘’We knew we were doing something above and beyond ourselves’’- Black Panther star, Sope Aluko speaks with YNaija
Nigerian actress, Sope Aluko has been working in Hollywood for a number of years now, scoring recurring roles in television ...
The Sexuality Blog: These are the LGBT themed films from Africa you should be looking to see.
For LGBT film makers, the film festival circuit has become an alternative sanctuary of sorts. The film festival circuit in ...
The Film Blog: Discovering Blackness in Tokyo with Amarachi Nwosu
For those who don’t know, Amarachi Nwosu, otherwise known as Amaraworldwide on Twitter is a pretty outspoken, if somewhat misguided ...
[The Sexuality Blog] Woody Allen dares to make a movie romanticising pedophilia in this Weinstein era
One of the first things you’d expect to happen following the Harvey Weinstein scandal – the allegations of sexual harassment ...
Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival 2017 ends with a call for citizen engagement
he 7th edition of the Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival, a 3-day cultural fiesta which held from 29 September – ...
The Film Blog: Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival returns with the theme ‘RESET’
The Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival, a 3-day cultural event to celebrate independent African cinema, is returning this year with ...
The Lights Camera Africa!!! 2017 Film Festival ‘RESET’
What is becoming one of the continent’s landmark cultural events, the Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival is returning in 2017 ...
The Film Blog: Is Banana Island Ghost the most anticipated movie after Isoken?
Short answer: yes. Post the lavish premiere two Sundays ago, that’s all anybody can talk about, despite the fact that ...
Glitz & Glamour as Biola Alabi, Executive Producer premieres Banana Island Ghost
In what can only be described as a dazzling night of glitz and glamour, the official world premiere of the ...
Azizat Sadiq makes Nollywood comeback with Chi’s Journey
Amstel Malta Box Office Reality Show Winner and ‘Wetin Dey’ actress Azizat Sadiq has returned to Nollywood Chi’s Journey. Produced ...
EbonyLife at 4: The life and times of Africa’s first black entertainment network
When Ebonylife TV went live in mid 2013, it sought to be the global network for premium African entertainment. It ...
Film Review: Ojukokoro is what happens when a fan of the Coen brothers jumps off a plane without a parachute
by Chi Ibe There were about 14 of us at the cinemas to watch the new film, Ojukokoro yesterday. The ...
The Film Blog: We are curious about Kayode Kasum’s ‘Dognapped’
Who else is excited about the direction Nollywood is taking? Smart dramas, historical epics, biopics and box office conquering comedies. ...
The YNaija Ranking: The Wedding Party is number 1 on our top 10 film countdown
With over N250 million in earnings, it is clear why this countdown debuts with The Wedding Party at number one. ...
The YNaija Rankings: Every month, we will rank the top films, TV and radio stations in Nigeria
YNaija will, from Wednesday, January 11, release a monthly countdown of platforms leading and lagging in the Nigerian media space. ...
From the makers of Confusion Na Wa comes new film ‘The Lost Cafe’ (TRAILER)
Peridot and Cinema Kpatakpata are proud to announce the release of the trailer for their beautiful poignant film, The Lost ...
See all the red carpet looks from the 2017 Golden Globes
The 74th Golden Globes held last night and beyond the celebration of film, it was a night of extraordinary fashion. ...
Entertainment Roundup: Brother Jekwu rakes in N20 million in 10 days of release, Seantizzle reveals artwork for new album | More stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this ...
The Wedding Party premiere, Star Trek finale, and more… Everything is happening this weekend
Last weekend, art enthusiasts and literature lovers had their time to bond, feast and remind us all that the select ...
The Film Blog: A Mercy Johnson talk show you say?
Mercy Johnson is launching a talk show. Or has launched a talk show. We’re still not sure but she made ...
The Film Blog: Which one is the Eko International Film Festival again?
This one just crept up on us, without announcement. Keepers of the Game, Code Girl, StartUp Generation and I’m Not ...
The Media Blog: We think this is crucial if you write about other people
Major, major key. Especially for people working in media. I'm slowly learning this lesson, myself. pic.twitter.com/WslxRmuq6I — Osarumen Osamuyi (@SkweiRd) ...
The Film Blog: ‘Green White Green’ was the real star of TIFF 2016 – but you didn’t hear about it, because… feferity
In the din of the well made ’93 Days’, the well hyped ‘The Wedding Party’, and the badly-bashed ‘Okafor’s Law’ ...
The Film Blog: So is BellaNaija’s Atoke a film critic or not, or just when she says she is?
We love BellaNaija. Family, really. And so, we have to love Atoke. And no reason not to really – she ...
So we’re experimenting with The Film Blog…
It’s a bit too soon, isn’t it? Yeah, we have had this debate with ourselves over the past two weeks ...
The Other Friends Podcast
- The Other Friends Podcast: Meet TJ BensonTJ Benson is a speculative fiction writer living in Abuja. His debut short story collection, 'We Won't Fade Into Darkness' was published by Paressia Books and he is publishing his sophomore novel, the Mad House under Masobe Books. He is a teacher of fiction and a runner up for the 2017 Short Story Day Africa […]