“The Benefactor” set out to tell a familiar story of the injustice that victims of sexual and domestic violence face in our society, but promptly fell short, landing instead in a lopsided tale that ends with a dated trope. Spoiler alert!
Film and TV
Over the past 20 years, women have played a pivotal role in transforming Africa’s film and television industry. Here, document that evolution.
Last week, Lagos celebrated a cinematic milestone with the Nigerian premiere of “My Father’s Shadow,” released on 19 September 2025, by FilmOne Distributions.
This piece is a deeply personal reflection on grief, memory, and fatherhood through the lens of the acclaimed debut film.
Fatherland’s “My Father’s Shadow” is a visually stunning, nostalgic film that accurately captures the complexity…
The following 10 Netflix films are all about lust and passion – from bondage games to forbidden affairs to ménage à trois.
These Nigerian films are set to make their debut at the 50th edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Old Nollywood gave us iconic women characters, but many of them were filled with stereotypes that rarely portrayed them without bias or showed the true realities of women.
“The Roses” (2025) is a thought-provoking exploration of marriage, power dynamics, and the complexities of love. Spoilers ahead!
These are Nollywood’s most iconic characters who played the role of mother — from Eniola Salami to Sista — and shaped my perception of motherhood on screen.
Though “1984” was written over 70 years ago, its themes and phrases are still relevant today. Now, the term Big Brother alludes to the “1984” book and is now a popular worldwide TV show.
