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By personifying the artefacts and giving them “voice”, Diop creates a profound and empathetic connection between the viewer and the artefacts, elevating their status beyond being seen as mere relics. This bold narrative choice elevates the documentary to a more intimate and retrospective level, inviting viewers to ponder the artefacts' storied past, and their cultural significance.
The performances range from captivating to theatrical. Femi Adebayo delivers a decent performance as the troubled King Adedunjoye. He captures the essence of a king who is both regal, relatable, and vulnerable, torn between his duties and his heart. Chioma Akpotha, as Queen Amaka, brings a serene strength to the chaos in her household.
Fight scenes are never easy to film and Nollywood films have been criticised for opting for karate style fight unlike the Nigerian equivalent which involves a lot of grabbing and throwing, which is why it's called “gidigbo” (Yoruba traditional wrestling). Suspicion also toes this path, but it executes these scenes well as the fight sequences are well choreographed — just what you'd expect from an action film
Morayo is just a nominal dedication with erratic lyrics, jumping between different ideas, moods, and styles. It feels fragmented, thematically reflecting an artist at a crossroads. It oscillates between Wizkid’s penchant for romantic, mellow tendencies and upbeat, danceable tracks. The result is a sonically rich yet thematically inconsistent experience
One remarkable attribute of Fireboy is his ability to blend sublime lyrics with the mundane (Lamba). Throughout the album the lyrics poetically explore the complexities of romantic relationships with a touch of levity. The album is well-sequenced from the opening track to the end, but the smooth transition from “obaa sima” to “need me” is simple yet beautiful.
We live in an era defined by artistic collaboration that defy borders. It’s understandable for an artist to seek international collaborations to broaden his horizons but some of the guest artists on Lungu Boy, though talented on their own, can’t seem to connect with Asake's Lagos street life, especially the Isalẹ Èkó street culture
It is rare to see African politicians, especially the Nigerian breed, espousing a pan-African credo now that primitive prebendalism is all the rage. Dr. Kayode Fayemi, for me, is akin to a breath of fresh air. He evinces a vision...
The pain and suffering Sena endures is counterbalanced by the beauty of the Voltaic waterscape and the sense of wonder it inspires in him. His grandfather's stories about swimming alongside Mami Wata lends a touch of magical realism to the book, and it would be pleasant to see the author explore this genre in future works, as she has demonstrated a flair for it.
Guerrilla Journalist, 320 pages long and published by Babafemi Ojudu could have been better edited. Writers are notorious for not liking their work to be edited but every writer needs the detachment of an editor. It is a major flaw that the book has no index – it is impossible to find with ease, invaluable references to people and events.
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People migrate in different ways too; there are the ones that move with credentials in hand and hope in the pocket – these ones are looking for the fabled greener pastures. Before they set out, they would have probably called a friend to beg for a spot on their couch for a few weeks
