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Ikenna Churchill

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Femi Adebajo’s Nollywood dance film, Memory in Transit, enacts themes of cultural motion, ritual performance, and the choreography of everyday life.

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

Cast of "Alive Till Dawn"

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

The AMVCA award

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

Akinola Davies Jr holding his BAFTA award for his film “My Fathers Shadow”

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

Movie poster for Son of the Soil featuring Razaaq Adoti in a black suit looking intense

“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

Kunle Afolayan pictured with cast members on the set of Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens

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

Poster featuring the main cast of To Adaego With Love, a Nigerian drama set in post-war 1970s Nigeria.

“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

The Covenant Netflix poster featuring Sola Sobowale, Gideon Okeke, Zubby Michael, Uzee Usman, and Tope Olowoniyan following the series’ December 2025 release in Nigeria.

“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

In a world of fast streaming and blockbuster remakes, Òdè! There Is No Bus Stop On This Trip marks a bold step for Nollywood. The short movie is a raw, intimate story that captures everyday struggles with striking honesty and invites audiences to rediscover authentic African voices in contemporary cinema.

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

My Father’s Shadow was selected as the UK’s Oscar entry for Best International Feature Film for its striking visual storytelling and emotionally restrained portrait of family, memory, and survival. The film’s universal themes—fatherhood, loss, and coming of age—are rendered with artistic depth and cultural specificity, showcasing the kind of bold, human-centered cinema the Academy increasingly recognizes: intimate in scale, global in resonance, and confident in craft.

Nollywood’s Evolution: What We Lost, What We Gained

From humble beginnings to global acclaim, Nollywood’s evolution is a story of bold growth and creative triumph. Discover the gains, the shifts, and the vibrant future of African cinema.

BY Ikenna Churchill

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