Film “Unclaimed” Exposes Emotional Abuse but Trips Over Its Own Plot Despite a gripping setup and psychological undercurrent, “Unclaimed” stumbles over its own logic and pacing. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film Oga Bello Marks 60 Years with Political Thriller “Her Excellency” The film follows a First Lady whose image begins to crack when a murder investigation reveals buried secrets. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film “Midnight in Shangisha” Brings Dark Twists to Cinemas This Friday The star-studded drama-comedy opens nationwide on July 4, with Sola Sobowale, Ireti Doyle, and Tina Mba leading the cast. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Film First Features Project Introduces Wingonia Ikpi’s Debut Film, “The Lost Days” The family drama explores broken relationships and the complexities of forgiveness. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Kachi Benson Wins Emmy, Urges Support For Nigerian Documentary Filmmakers Fresh from his Emmy win for “Madu,” Benson highlights the funding gap facing Nigerian documentary storytellers. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News A24’s “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” Debuts July 4 on HBO Rungano Nyoni’s family satire, fresh off a global festival run, arrives on streaming this week. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Nigeria, Brazil Strengthen Creative Industry Ties With Strategic Lagos Visit Brazilian delegation visits Lagos for bilateral engagement in film, culture, and heritage, hosted by Filmhouse Group and Nigeria’s Vice Presidency. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Realness Institute Opens AuthenticA Lab Applications For African Storytellers The six-month hybrid programme offers training, mentorship, and international industry exposure to selected African writers. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News Juliet Ibrahim Joins Advisory Boards of TINFF and BINFF Film Festivals Juliet Ibrahim joins TINFF and BINFF advisory boards, aiming to uplift African storytelling and spotlight women in the global film industry. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
News “Ms Kanyin” to Debut June 27 as Amazon Prime Supernatural Thriller Temi Otedola stars in Nemsia Studios’ “Ms Kanyin,” a supernatural thriller debuting June 27 on Amazon Prime, set within a mysterious school setting. BY Fareedat Taofeeq