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Don’t Put Me In A Box: Babatunde Apalowo Discusses His Philosophy
As Tunde Apalowo’s All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White continues to gather acclaim all over the world, it’s important to make the connection between the contemplative romance drama and other Nigerian films that have enjoyed similar success. CJ Obasi’s Mami Wata and Damilola Orimogunje’s For Maria are two of many…
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Mami Wata: In Praise Of C.J Obasi
First Published On August 2023 It is fair to say that in the vast realm of African cinema, C.J Obasi has emerged not merely as a Nigerian filmmaker but as a torchbearer of the continent’s storytelling legacy. His latest film, Mami Wata, serves as a striking example of a commitment to preserving and enriching African…
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Korede Azeez – The Star At The Intersection Of Many Worlds
First Published On MARCH 6, 2023 Filmmaking is a serious craft that strikes deeper than mere interest, or passion, or certain words of affinity coined by several artists to describe their relationship with the art. It is a process of transformation, or in modern language, self-discovery—not just for the artist but also for the spectator…
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An Invitation to the Fourth Wave of Nigerian Cinema
First Published On MAY 19, 2022 Since its inception, Nollywood’s image has been embodied by splashy melodrama and vibrant exploitation flicks. But a closer look into the Nollywood expansion into global relevance reveals a new wave on the horizon, one brimming with new possibilities as it questions the choices of old. Below, I expand on…
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Lessons from the First: Coming from Insanity Director Akinyemi Sebastian Akinropo shares his story
First Published On OCTOBER 4, 2022 A common flaw in films attempting to communicate social ills is the struggle to stay compelling. To compel doesn’t necessarily mean to entertain. These objectives may belong in the same spectrum but there are acute differences. To compel is to suck your audience into a dramatic construct that appeals…
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Uche Chika Elumelu: the Process of an Actress
First Published On MARCH 16, 2022 My first experience with Uche’s craft was in the written word. She’d worked on a lengthy profile of a fellow actor and I remember feeling, as I read, that I was touring the mind of a clear thinker. I can only imagine the quality of conversations that take place…
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Kayode Kasum Reveals His 4 Favourite Films
First Published On SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 With keen eyes on visual competence, story credibility and audience appeal, Kayode Kasum graciously shares a pool with filmmakers who, outside their inner chi, sift through ideas in existing films to bolster their creative geniuses. Following successes from his critically acclaimed indie film “Oga Bolaji” and the laudable…
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5 Invaluable Resources for Nigerian Screenwriters
Firstly Published On OCTOBER 9, 2020 A screenwriter’s journey to mastery isn’t without its fair share of ups and downs. The hours, months and years of obsessively watching and re-watching movies, poring over screenplays and books, listening to podcasts and lectures. All in a bid to get better in an ultra-competitive field with largely unpredictable…
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The Lost Okoroshi Co-Writer Discusses Storytelling and Masquerades III
Firstly Published On APRIL 8, 2020 The concluding segment of the interview sees Africa Ukoh zone in further and harder on the need to take training seriously in our industry. It’s amazing to think conversations about his play, his critically acclaimed screenplays and craft as a whole has spawned over three weeks of weighty tips,…
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The Lost Okoroshi Co-writer discusses Storytelling and Masquerades II
First Published On MARCH 27, 2020 Last week, FilmKaku began an interview with Africa Ukoh, talking about his journey as a writer and the screenwriting craft as a whole. We waded past 54 silhouettes to Green White Green to Masquerades to Lost Okoroshi before pulling up at his complete indifference to labels easily…