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Fareedat Taofeeq

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Wole Soyinka

Twin Biopics to Spotlight Nigerian Literary Giant Wole Soyinka

Henry Louis Gates, Jnr. once said: “If the spirit of African democracy has a voice and a face, they belong to Wole Soyinka.” This gargantuan life is the subject of two upcoming biopics taking contrasting approaches.

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Wole Soyinka

Joshua Ojo Shares Insights on Upcoming Wole Soyinka Biopic

The Nigerian filmmaker opens up about the challenges, creative process behind depicting literary icon’s life on screen.

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Barbie

Showmax Lines Up Blockbuster Movie Bonanza for May

The Streaming service is set to premiere 2023 hits like ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ and more

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Biopic on Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti to Hit Cinemas on May 17

The highly anticipated biopic “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti,” directed by Bolanle Austen Peters, is set to premiere nationwide after a successful limited screening in 2023. The film stars acclaimed actresses Joke Silva, Kehinde Bankole, and Adunni Ade.

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Big Girl Small World

“Big Girl Small World” Brings Kenyan Comedy Drama to Showmax

Nick Mutuma and Kevin Njue’s new series follows a plus-size woman’s self-discovery

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Criminal

“Criminal” Trailer Teases Tense Hostage Drama in a Hospital Setting

Dolapo Adigun’s directorial debut “Criminal” promises a gripping narrative as a brother resorts to extreme actions to save his injured sibling in a hospital under siege.

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Uno

“ỤNỌ (The F in Family)” Brings Dysfunctional Family Dramedy to Theaters

Ebuka Njoku’s latest comedy-drama highlights modern family dynamics.

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Moses Babatope

Moses Babatope Unveils Bold New Venture to Transform Nollywood

The Filmhouse co-founder launches media firm with vision for unprecedented growth.

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Shushu Abubakar as Halimah - The Two Aishas

Get an Exclusive Peek Behind the Scenes of “The Two Aishas”

Adedeji Abdallah Andu and Paul Utomi open up about the journey, cultural nuances, and collaborative efforts that shaped this Prime Video release.

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

Dibakar Das Roy Portrait Black and White

Dibakar Das Roy on “Dilli Dark”: “I wanted to show the cyclical nature of history … the cyclical nature of societal biases.”

“Dilli Dark,” a cross-cultural film, examines the intricacies of being an outsider in India through the eyes of a Nigerian immigrant, while highlighting societal prejudices and bringing to light a history that has been forgotten.

BY Fareedat Taofeeq

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