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SPOTLIGHT Hidden Cost of Creative Careers
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Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

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STORIES BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

My father's shadow

Exploring Power and Legacy: “My Father’s Shadow” and Its Reflection on IBB

“My Father’s Shadow” unpacks the political legacy of IBB through a gripping blend of personal history and national memory. Explore its themes of power, trauma, and identity.

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

Why the 17th Headies Awards Fell Short—and What Must Change

The 17th Headies Awards drew criticism for major flaws and controversies. This column examines what went wrong and what must change for the future of Nigeria’s biggest music awards.

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

Iyabo Ojo

“The Real Housewives” Pitching Women Against Women for Sport

Television is for entertainment, but pop culture’s reality shows are now the purveyor of demeaning practices, in many instances.

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

Otodo Gbame demolition

Nollywood Needs More of “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos”

Producing more issue-based films would be a way Nigerian filmmakers print their names in world history.

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

I Do Not Come To You By Chance

Where was Nigeria at TIFF 2024?

Nigeria’s absence at TIFF 2024 raises questions about its commitment to promoting its film industry on the global stage.

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

Postcards - Nancy Isime

Drifting “Postcards,” From The Makers Of “Namaste Wahala”

“Postcards” is a vibrant but disjointed Netflix series exploring lives in Nigeria and India, with colorful Mumbai as a backdrop.

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

Atlanta Bridget Johnson - Afamefuna

Why Nollywood Needs Films Like Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story

Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story is based on the Igbo apprenticeship trading system, which involves an older, established businessman (the master), training an apprentice (or nwa boi) for several years and, on completion, the apprentice is set up with a business of his own.

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

One Day An Ant, The Next A Billion Naira Gi-Ant

Key lesson from Funke Akindele’s billion-naira feat

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

On Who Owns Nollywood And Other Pointless Debates

Other countries are busy working hard to promote the film industry as their national pride while some Nigerians are tearing their hair over ownership.

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

TIFF 2023: Did Nollywood Have A Better Outing? Not Really!

The Toronto International Film Festival should not be the place for missteps.

BY Onosheanusi Nwabuikwu

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