The film “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” chronicles the life of its titular character, starting from her early years as the first female student at Abeokuta Grammar School, where she met her future husband, Israel Ransome-Kuti. The narrative then shifts to her [...]
One Too Many follows Adesuwa (played by Dakore Egbuson-Akande) and her family as they face multiple challenges involving law enforcement officers. When her son Otas (played by Chimeze Imo) is wrongly accused in the death of his best friend, Adesuwa [...]
Over the years, Nigerian filmmakers have explored the “Freaky Friday” or “Body Swap” genre/trope in several notable films. Examples include “My Wife and I,” directed by Bunmi Ajakaiye and “Switch,” directed [...]
Produced with Edith Nwekenta, Shaping Us delves into the exploration and exaltation of affection and the profound depth within human connections. It touches upon the themes of motherhood, the empowerment of women, and the tapestry of friendship. The [...]
From the trailer of this movie, the race of the main characters already made this seem like a rehash of the 2017 romcom, Isoken. The fact that both movies share the same mother of the bride (Tina Mba) only stamped this notion further. Romcoms aren’t [...]
In her inaugural foray into blockbuster productions, Mercy Aigbe grapples with a narrative that, despite its initial promise of profound importance, falls short of delivering the anticipated depth and impact. The film, while showcasing Aigbe’s [...]
Movies as an art form, mirror society through representing aspects of life on-screen. This is why it’s become common to use movies as a medium for social commentary; to draw attention to the brutal realities of life. It is in this fashion that [...]
