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, Film Joshua Ojo Shares Insights on Upcoming Wole Soyinka Biopic The Nigerian filmmaker opens up about the challenges, creative process behind depicting literary icon’s life on screen. BY Fareedat Taofeeq 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 Dibakar Das Roy on “Dilli Dark”: “I wanted to show the cyclical nature of history … the cyclical nature of societal biases.” “Dilli Dark,” a cross-cultural film, examines the intricacies of being an outsider in India through the eyes of a Nigerian immigrant, while highlighting societal prejudices and bringing to light a history that has been forgotten. BY Fareedat Taofeeq MORE CONVERSATION 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, 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, 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 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 Why Nollywood Needs Films Like Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story 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, Film Joshua Ojo Shares Insights on Upcoming Wole Soyinka Biopic The Nigerian filmmaker opens up about the challenges, creative process behind depicting literary icon’s life on screen. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
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 Dibakar Das Roy on “Dilli Dark”: “I wanted to show the cyclical nature of history … the cyclical nature of societal biases.” “Dilli Dark,” a cross-cultural film, examines the intricacies of being an outsider in India through the eyes of a Nigerian immigrant, while highlighting societal prejudices and bringing to light a history that has been forgotten. BY Fareedat Taofeeq
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, 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, 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