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FILM REVIEWS


The Return of Arinzo: A Sequel That Came Back… Without Its Soul
Thirteen years after Arinzo (2013), The Return of Arinzo arrives with the weight of nostalgia and the promise of a deeper, more evolved story. Directed and produced by Iyabo Ojo, the film attempts to resurrect a notorious figure and expand her story into a broader narrative of revenge, secrets, and consequence.

Dami Dawson
Apr 8


BEHIND THE SCENES: A Beautifully Layered Drama That Needed Sharper Consequences
What makes Behind The Scenes instantly compelling is how sharply it understands the emotional economy of family. Aderonke is not just the ri

Dami Dawson
Apr 5


Aba Blues: A Beautiful Idea Lost in Execution
In Aba Blues, director Jack’enneth attempts to explore a deeply familiar yet emotionally layered premise, love interrupted, choices made, and the lingering weight of “what could have been.

Dami Dawson
Apr 2


Evi: An Ambitious Story Grounded In Authenticity That Lands Fairly Well
At its core, Evi is a story about the cost of becoming, what you lose, what you gain, and ultimately, who you become in the process. It is a premise rich with emotional potential, particularly within Nollywood where musicals remain a relatively underdeveloped genre with so much room for experimentation and growth.

Dami Dawson
Apr 2


Headless, Bold Nollywood Thriller That Couldn’t Hold Its Nerve
At its core, Headless is an ambitious and intriguing attempt to merge crime, psychological tension, and industry introspection into a single

Dami Dawson
Mar 29


Drenched in Survival: Onobiren and the Quiet Violence of Becoming
Onobiren is not interested in making you feel sorry for its protagonist, it wants you to understand her. The film leans into a survival narrative that feels spiritually aligned with films like Genevieve’s Lionheart in its grounding, but with the emotional weight and moral ambiguity closer to the 2009 American drama, Precious.

Dami Dawson
Mar 20
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