Conversation All general news local news music news politics news Conversation, TV Peter Igho: Legend in Nigerian Television History “Cock Crow at Dawn” was iconic, and it brought a fresh breath to television in Nigeria. Here is the visionary leader who gave life to the idea. BY Aoiri Obaigbo Conversation, Theater Ahmed Yerima: “I Have Found The Commonalities of African Society …. We Have Everything In Common.” In the world of Nigerian theatre, the name Ahmed Yerima carries much weight. BY Aoiri Obaigbo Conversation, Theater Yemi Solade: “Anybody That Calls Me A Yoruba Actor Is Unserious. I’m An Actor.” With a career that spans across stage, television, and big screen productions, Yemi Solade has made immense contributions to the growth of Nollywood and the Nigerian entertainment industry as a whole. BY Aoiri Obaigbo Conversation, Film Behind the Scenes: Director Taiwo Egunjobi Opens Up About ‘A Green Fever’ The gripping neo-noir “A Green Fever” takes viewers on a tense journey through 1980s Nigeria, where family ties are tested against a backdrop of power, corruption, and moral ambiguity. BY Fareedat Taofeeq MORE CONVERSATION Conversation, Film Tosin Otudeko: “‘Over the Bridge’ Tells Story of Complex, But Double-Led Life” Magic was made from the cauldron of Nollywood in this inspirational and distinctive, narrative-styled, long-running psychological thriller that boasts of an impressive line-up. BY Tobilola Akanni Conversation, Film “A Tribe Called Judah” is a Box Office Hit, But How Did It End Up on Top? Meet One of the Screenwriters Behind the Successful Film One of the major contributors to a film’s success is a well-written script. Meet Akinlabi Ishola, co-writer of the box-office sensation, “A Tribe Called Judah.” With a billion-naira story to his name, he uncovers the mask behind the success. BY Alo Folakemi Conversation, Theater Bode Sowande: “Africa has a treasure chest of stories, but the craft is still something that needs attention.” Bode Sowande, one of the playwrights longlisted for the NNLG $100,000 prize for drama began his professional theatre career in Orisun Theatre, a company owned by Wole Soyinka. BY Aoiri Obaigbo Conversation, Film “Black Harvest”: Crafting Conscience on Film Assistant director of “Black Harvest,” Ade Oshin, shares his thoughts on the movie. BY Henry-Damian Justice Conversation, Film ”Slum King” Redefines Crime Drama, But Director Says, ”Not Your Typical Ending.” Dimeji Ajibola’s dedication to authenticity shines through in “Slum King.” He explains the collaborative process with the cast and crew and how it brings the characters to life. BY Fareedat Taofeeq Load More MOVIE PREVIEWS {{cat.name}} , {{htmlToString(post.title.rendered)}} {{htmlToString(post.excerpt.rendered)}} {{index === 0 ? `By ${author.name}` : `and ${author.name}`}} {{page}} {{page}} {{`... ${pagination.totalPages}`}} ADVERTISEMENT FEATURED VOICES Onoshenuasi Nwabuikwu One Day An Ant, The Next A Billion Naira Gi-Ant Saheed Aderinto “After King, Na King!” Henry-Damian Justice Nollywood Filmmakers Usually Hide Production Costs. Don’t They? Jamin Ohwovoriole Remembering Rachel Dolezal in an Age of Dissent MOVIE REVIEWS {{htmlToString(post.title.rendered)}} {{post._embedded['author'][0].name}} {{page}} {{page}} {{`... ${pagination.totalPages}`}} TV REVIEWS {{htmlToString(post.title.rendered)}} {{post._embedded['author'][0].name}} {{page}} {{page}} {{`... ${pagination.totalPages}`}}
Conversation, TV Peter Igho: Legend in Nigerian Television History “Cock Crow at Dawn” was iconic, and it brought a fresh breath to television in Nigeria. Here is the visionary leader who gave life to the idea. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Theater Ahmed Yerima: “I Have Found The Commonalities of African Society …. We Have Everything In Common.” In the world of Nigerian theatre, the name Ahmed Yerima carries much weight. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Theater Yemi Solade: “Anybody That Calls Me A Yoruba Actor Is Unserious. I’m An Actor.” With a career that spans across stage, television, and big screen productions, Yemi Solade has made immense contributions to the growth of Nollywood and the Nigerian entertainment industry as a whole. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Film Behind the Scenes: Director Taiwo Egunjobi Opens Up About ‘A Green Fever’ The gripping neo-noir “A Green Fever” takes viewers on a tense journey through 1980s Nigeria, where family ties are tested against a backdrop of power, corruption, and moral ambiguity. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Conversation, Film Tosin Otudeko: “‘Over the Bridge’ Tells Story of Complex, But Double-Led Life” Magic was made from the cauldron of Nollywood in this inspirational and distinctive, narrative-styled, long-running psychological thriller that boasts of an impressive line-up. BY Tobilola Akanni
Conversation, Film “A Tribe Called Judah” is a Box Office Hit, But How Did It End Up on Top? Meet One of the Screenwriters Behind the Successful Film One of the major contributors to a film’s success is a well-written script. Meet Akinlabi Ishola, co-writer of the box-office sensation, “A Tribe Called Judah.” With a billion-naira story to his name, he uncovers the mask behind the success. BY Alo Folakemi
Conversation, Theater Bode Sowande: “Africa has a treasure chest of stories, but the craft is still something that needs attention.” Bode Sowande, one of the playwrights longlisted for the NNLG $100,000 prize for drama began his professional theatre career in Orisun Theatre, a company owned by Wole Soyinka. BY Aoiri Obaigbo
Conversation, Film “Black Harvest”: Crafting Conscience on Film Assistant director of “Black Harvest,” Ade Oshin, shares his thoughts on the movie. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Conversation, Film ”Slum King” Redefines Crime Drama, But Director Says, ”Not Your Typical Ending.” Dimeji Ajibola’s dedication to authenticity shines through in “Slum King.” He explains the collaborative process with the cast and crew and how it brings the characters to life. BY Fareedat Taofeeq