Column Nollywood Soundtracks Still Live In Our Memories Whenever a soundtrack becomes a wedding favorite or a TikTok trend, it operates like a storyteller’s magic. You don’t just recall the film, you feel it. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Russell Oru’s “The Day the Heart Died” Revisits FGM Silence Female genital mutilation is not something openly debated; it is either accepted as a cultural destiny or quietly avoided. As a short film, though, it meant allowing the camera to linger on moments that might be considered too small in other stories. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Indie Films in Nigeria and Silent Triumph of Talents Unknown Film making in Nigeria is a boisterous business showering accolades on those whose works have emerged commercially successful. Away from this crowd, there are Nigerian filmmakers whose artistic creations jostle for eminence. BY Ikenna Churchill
Business Beyond Cannes and Sundance, Nollywood Struggles to Embrace Poetic Cinema Nigerian and African films addressing African and Nigerian issues by prioritizing artistic expression and creativity over commercial success are darlings at international film festivals and distribution houses, but they are missing on the continent. BY Ikenna Churchill
Column New Nollywood on YouTube and Quest for Genuine Creativity YouTube may be ushering in a new age, but it’s the writers who will determine just how far “New Nollywood” can go. BY Ikenna Churchill
Column Fetishization of Suffering in Nollywood Nollywood is a mirror reflecting Nigeria’s socio-cultural concerns. However, does the industry over-indulge in stories of pain, poverty, and trauma while entertaining the masses? BY Ikenna Churchill
Film December Is Nollywood’s High Stakes Season December has become Nollywood’s fiercest battleground, with top filmmakers competing to claim the holiday season’s blockbuster spotlight. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Streaming Platforms and the Revival of West African Languages Through Film Streaming platforms are revitalizing West African languages, preserving culture through film in a digital age. BY Ikenna Churchill
Film Hollywood, Its Representation of African Stories, and the Future of African Narratives As Hollywood continues to rely on outdated tropes, African filmmakers are pushing for authentic storytelling that accurately represents the continent’s diverse cultures and histories. BY Ikenna Churchill
