Film “The Creek” Struggles to Navigate Its Own Niger Delta Story Toka McBaror’s ‘The Creek’ brings the Niger Delta to the screen with ambition but struggles with weak action, unclear visuals, and narrative gaps. Bucci Franklin shines, but the film fails to advance Nollywood’s action genre. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Femi Adebajo on “Memory in Transit” and the Rise of Nigerian Dance Film Femi Adebajo explores Nigerian dance film through Memory in Transit, discussing movement, memory, Fulani nomadic influence, and the future of dance on screen in this exclusive interview. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Exclusive: “Alive Till Dawn” Cast on Risk, Fear, Nollywood’s First Zombie Film Exclusive interview with Director Sulaiman Omotola Ogegbo, producer Leo Obienyi, and stars Sunshine Rosman and Uzor Arukwe on Alive Till Dawn, Nollywood’s first major zombie film, exploring its bold risks, box office success, and revival of Nigeria’s horror genre. BY Ikenna Churchill
News Snubs, Series, and the AMVCA’s Structural Mess Snubs, misplaced categories and the blur between TV and film in the 12th AMVCA nominations. A critical look at this year’s most controversial awards list. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Akinola Davies Jr. on “My Father’s Shadow,” Nigerian History, and Telling Stories That Don’t Explain Themselves Akinola Davies Jr. sits down with The Nollywood Reporter to discuss his debut feature, why he leaves things unsaid, what children notice that adults miss, and how he makes a film that sits with grief rather than rushing past it. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film “Son of the Soil” Is Nollywood’s Latest Action Gamble A review of the new Nollywood action film starring Razaaq Adoti. It has the moves but misses the heart. Streaming on Netflix now. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Kunle Afolayan’s “Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens” Bites Off More Than It Can Chew A critical review of Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens, examining Kunle Afolayan’s response to criticism, the series’ ambition, narrative sprawl, and why its expansion weakens the emotional restraint that made the original Aníkúlápó resonate. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film “To Adaego With Love” and the Quiet Work of Remembering Nigeria A reported exclusive on To Adaego With Love, examining how the film uses post-civil war Nigeria, music, and intimate storytelling to explore love, memory, and reconciliation through the voices of its director, writer, and cast. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film “The Covenant” Is Carried by Performances More Than Plot An honest review of Dimeji Ajibola’s The Covenant series, highlighting its narrative strengths and weaknesses, character performances, and ensemble cast, with context on its ongoing renewal for Season 2. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Donald Tombia Steps Into the Spotlight in “Òdè! There Is No Bus Stop” Discover how Donald Tombia makes a striking debut in “Òdè! There Is No Bus Stop,” bringing fresh energy and depth to the film. Explore his breakout performance and the story behind this compelling Nollywood project. BY Ikenna Churchill
