review

September 22, 2013

Movie review: ‘Cheaters’ is light, forgettable fluff… And then it stretches it

Nollywood/Ghollywood faithful that follow Ghanaian director Frank Rajah-Arase’s work are aware of his antecedents. Nobody shows up for his films expecting an original AMAA winning spectacle. Helmer of previous productions like ‘Forbidden fruit’ and ‘The Game’, the man just wants to entertain you, thrill you and maybe even shock with a rough scene or two... Read More

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September 7, 2013

Film review: Yvonne Nelson and Majid Michel cannot save this ‘House of Gold’ from sinking

by Wilfred Okiche Yvonne Nelson, the Ghanaian actress most famous for being a recurring decimal on pop act Iyanya’s ridiculous hit single ‘Your waist’ for some time now hasn’t been content with just being the flavour of the month. She may rock those bikini photo shoots like no other but she also proves she has... Read More

film, House of Gold, majid michel, nollywood, review, yvonne nelson

August 24, 2013

Theatre review: ‘A husband’s wife’ is a satisfying take on a familiar play

by Wilfred Okiche It is difficult to describe ‘A husband’s wife’, the domestic drama by prolific writer and filmmaker Tyrone E. Terrence but we’ll try. It is all at once a character study on the strain that the years take on a marriage, a battle-of-the sexes treatise on what side is responsible for the gradual... Read More

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Opinion: The big dilemma in the local government reforms

by Nasiru Suwaid To be sure, none of the issues in contention in the current reviewed document, has presented a clear and a glaring case of injustice, as the way many state governments have abused the local government system. The local government system is a problematic concept to situate. For this reason, there is no... Read More

autonomy, Constitution, legislative, Local Governemnt, Nasiru Suwaid, opinion, Parliament, review, State Government, ynaija

Book review: Romance amidst bloodletting – Andrew Eseimokumo Oki’s Bonfires of the Gods

by Echezonachukwu Nduka In recent times, African literature and story-telling in particular is witnessing a fruitful harvest of certain crops of voices which tell the African story in unique ways. For me, each time I decide to read any novel, I am left with one out of two options. It is either I am... Read More

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Album review: On ‘Once upon a time’, Tiwa Savage isn’t quite sure what she wants to be

by Wilfred Okiche In a way, since 2010 when she burst upon the scene in her barely clothed glory; all brown skin, come hither eyes, suspicious lyrics and toned thighs, we have been waiting for the Tiwa Savage debut album. Her entry was splashy, resolute in it’s all-conquering goal and within a space of 2... Read More

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Music Review: Ego’s ‘Firsteps’ are confident, sure and steady

by Wilfred Okiche She endeared herself to us as a member of Lagbaja’s band where her soaring vocals easily distinguished her and set her apart for future stardom. Her appearances in his music videos were a joy to behold and she became as much a star as the masked one himself. The inevitable cries for... Read More

Bia nulu, Cobhams Asuquo, Ego Ogbaro, First Steps, igbo, Lagbaja, Music, nigeria, Onyeka Onwenu, Palava, review, sister, Wilfred Okiche

Music Review: On the ‘Book of Ginjah’, Terry G takes the fight straight to the enemies

by Wilfred Okiche What good can come out of Terry G? Not much apparently. Only street anthems like ‘Free madness’ parts 1-900, ‘Akpako’, ‘Pass me your love’ and every other brain-dead concoction with a banging beat, energy levels raised to the power of a hundred and that damn bell clanging. So hopes aren’t high for... Read More

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Magna Carta Holy Grail album review: Rapper, Jay-Z questions his faith in God and more

MIKE COPPOLA/GETTY IMAGES FOR MOET ROSE On Jay-Z’s new CD, he questions his faith in God, curses the emptiness of most entertainment, admits his terror at the prospect of becoming a bad dad, and identifies with the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll suicide, Kurt Cobain’s. That’s a lot of hand-wringing for a guy sure enough to... Read More

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Film review: ‘Weekend Getaway’ gathers all the stars, but has no idea what to do with them

by Wilfred Okiche The last time Emem Isong and Desmond Elliott gathered top draw Nollywood screen talent for a seemingly big-budget spectacle was in 2009’s ‘Reloaded’- that shrill, histrionic female empowerment ad campaign masquerading as a blockbuster. Fast forward to 2013 and the Nollywood dynamic hasn’t changed much. Ramsey Noah, Ini Edo and Monalisa Chinda... Read More

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Album review: Omawumi’s ‘Lasso of truth’ is deeply filling but not totally satisfying

by Wilfred Okiche ‘Lasso of truth’ is a solid piece of work, better by far than most of the albums put out this year so far. The album art of Omawumi’s sophomore effort, ‘Lasso of truth’ has the big voiced singer in her most photographed position. Not a position per se but an up close... Read More

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Album review: Let me tell you why ‘Iyanya vs Desire’ sucks

by Wilfred Okiche Iyanya Mbuk is the man of the moment. With ‘Kukere’, he put out the most essential dance record of 2012 and followed that humongous success with the hit singles ‘Your waist’ and ‘Flavour’. After winning the popular music talent hunt show ‘MTN Project Fame’ in 2008 and stumbling with his first effort,... Read More

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“Femi Kuti ‘Bang, Bang, Bang’ collect money and waka go?” – Charles Novia’s review of the AMVCA

by Charles Novia The invitation cards for the first Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards were as much in demand as one would wish for an oil block from President Jonathan. And if getting an oil block is so easy in Nigeria, then it means those of us who received the beautiful and well-packaged jewel- encrusted... Read More

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Onoshe Nwabuikwu Reviews: Eku Edewor, Dolapo Oni and the Extra Factor

It’s Women’s Day! The International Women’s Day (Friday March 8) is just five days away. Usually, AIRTIME would single out women in a specific section in the general areas covered by this column in order to pay homage. Or just even to congratulate women for hanging in there. Surviving in the tough business of broadcasting,... Read More

Dolapo Oni, Eku Edewor, Jodie, Onoshe Nwabuikwu, review, studio 53

Album review: Banky’s ‘R&BW’ just manages to get by

by Wilfred Okiche Mr Wellington certainly does not help his case here as he opens ‘R&BW’ with ‘The way’, a pulse pounding anthem taken straight out of the Wizkid playbook. It can’t be easy being Banky W right now. Even though he has announced that his star boy, Wizkid is still a card carrying member... Read More

'R&BW:, album, Banky W, Niyola, review

February 6, 2013

“100 years of unity” – Onyeka Onwenu leads on the Nigerian Centenary Theme Song (LISTEN)

by Rachel Ogbu The inauguration of the nation’s centenary anniversary celebration, took place on Monday February 4, with former president, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar presenting the centenary theme song titled: “This Land, Celebrating 100 years of Nigeria”. The song, which was commissioned by the office of the Secretary to the Federal Government, Anyim Pius Anyim and has been... Read More

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January 20, 2013

Film review: ‘The Meeting’ tells an excellent Nigerian story

by Wilfred Okiche An uptight middle-aged corporate executive flies to Abuja from Lagos for an all-important make or break meeting with a government minister and is to return same day. What he does not bargain for is meeting a brick wall in the form of the minister’s cantankerous secretary, having to add extra days to... Read More

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December 28, 2012

Demola Adesina: Why this should be a wake up call for D’banj

by Demola Adesina There is no disputing the fact that D’Banj is one of the most influential Nigerians of his generation. This year alone, he has been referenced as the most influential. So it came as no surprise that he thought it wise to re-invent the flow of the traditional end of year Koko Concert. This... Read More

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December 16, 2012

I had never written a book review, until I read ‘There Was A Country’

by C. Nwaonu Maybe we can grudgingly learn to love the other members of the harem or file for an amicable divorce or maybe we can just achieve acceptance. In pursuit of this review have done 3 things I said I wouldn’t do; I bought a book in hardback I read ‘There was a... Read More

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November 5, 2012

Obasanjo accuses states of “ambushing” local government monies

by Rachel Ogbu Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the review of local council laws to check what he described as “excesses of state governments.” Obasanjo lamented that the essence and ideals of the creating the councils has been defeated. He advocated for the review at the weekend when members of the Association of Local... Read More

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October 26, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi reviews ‘There Was A Country’: “Chinua Achebe makes peace with Nigeria”

Chinua Achebe’s latest book, There was a Country, has appeared fifty-four years after the author’s first novel, Things Fall Apart, today arguably the best-known novel ever written by an African. In the time between the two books, a remarkable literary and political career has played out, producing a plethora of poetry, fiction, and essays. It... Read More

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September 13, 2012

“We were held ransom by polymer note printers” – CBN spokesman (and other stories)

by Isi Esene The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through it Deputy Governor, Operations, Tunde Lemo, today revealed that one of the reasons for pursuing the phase-off of the polymer currency notes is to halt the undue advantage held by the Australian firm printing the notes. Lemo explained that under the monopoly which the CBN... Read More

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August 23, 2012

YACR introduces an e-conference on Constitution review

by Isi Esene The e-conference on Constitution Review is scheduled to hold on Thursday 23 August 2012. The conference seeks to ensure wide participation of the people in the review of the 1999 Constitution to make the document more responsive to the yearnings of the people. If the preamble of the Nigerian 1999 constitution which... Read More

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We.Are.Shocked: “Our Olympics performance is disappointing,” says Sports minister

by Isi Esene In a rare display of self-criticism, the government of Nigeria today in London expressed its disappointment at the performance of the Nigerian contingent to the ongoing London 2012 Olympics. The position of the government was articulated by the minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Adullahi at a press conference tagged ‘Nigeria Olympic Review’... Read More

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#TheEuropeanFilmFestival: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘Let the Right One In’

by Oris Aigbokhaevbol Sweden provided moviegoers with both the novel and initial cinema adaptation of last year’s sensation, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. The country’s contribution to the ongoing European Film Festival, Let the Right One In, has been remade by Hollywood and is also from a Swedish novel. Released in 2008, Let the... Read More

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#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘Andalucia’

by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Arts and movie critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing all 21 movies screened at the festival. “This F**king French cinema,” says a character in Andalucia, the first of two French films which showed at the European Film Festival. Going by the puzzled silence greeting the... Read More

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“How Laziness Saved My Life”: A must-read by Okechukwu Ofili

2 years ago, author, speaker and blogger Okechukwu Ofili shared his stupidity with the world in the hilarious book; “How Stupidity Saved My Life.” Everything seemed to be going well for the engineer turned blogger turned speaker, but all that changed when he visited the doctor’s office for a routine check-up and was diagnosed with a... Read More

“How Laziness Saved My Life”, “How Stupidity Saved My Life.”, Okechukwu Ofili, review

#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – The story of ‘Ben and the Bullies’

by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing all 21 movies screened at the festival. “Ben and the Bullies,” is the focus of Day 2. There are some remarkable portrayals of mentally challenged characters on Hollywood’s big screen, examples are; Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man; Tom Hanks in Forest... Read More

Ben and the bullies, review, The European Film Festival

From the Magazine: Wok that meal – A tasty review of the Woks and Koi Restaurant, Abuja

by Mnena Achineku Name: Woks and Koi Location: Central Business Area, Abuja Category: Restaurant We were looking for authentic Chinese food in Abuja, so we gave Woks and Koi Chinese Cuisine a try. Woks and Koi has a relaxed atmosphere, their decor of red and black – a traditional Chinese restaurant interior decor theme –... Read More

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From the Magazine: 90 minutes well spent, a review of the play – Castle in the Air

by Abidemi Dairo Title: Castle in the Air Producer: Bikiya Graham-Douglas Run time: 90 minutes (+/-) Category: Stage When I think of stage plays, what comes to mind are the 15 minutes drab attempts I have to endure in church every once in a while. If there were any enjoyable stints, I’d have to go as far... Read More

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