Essays Archives - The Lagos Review

·December 15, 2024·4 min read

Making a Case for Genre Diversity As The Future of Nollywood – Joseph Jonathan

However, the journey toward a more diverse Nollywood is not without challenges. For one, producing niche films, whether supernatural thrillers, sci-fi, or horror, often requires significant technical know-how and financial investment. For instance, a sci-fi film might demand complex visual effects or CGI animation

Literary Essays

·November 24, 2024·3 min read

A Writer’s Guide on Migration, sort of… – Tarinabo Diete

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

Migration and the Writer

·November 10, 2024·9 min read

Uprooted and setting down new roots in France – Oyindamola Depo-Oyedokun.

While my journalism career has taken a bit of a backseat, I would say my general writing career is still in a good place. I've been writing a lot in transit, on the bus, on the tram. Because I don’t have as much time to do so when I’m settled at home, between schoolwork and adulting tasks like having to prep my meals. But it’s okay because public transport here is conducive for that. I am not hindered by uncomfortable heat or guarded about being on my phone on an unsafe street.

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·November 4, 2024·8 min read

‘Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from The People’s Mandate!’ This is my story — Sunny Igboanugo

Today I formally announce the publication of my book, titled: Soyinka’s Metamorphosis:...

Literary Essays

·October 5, 2024·7 min read

Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart: Why the TV series matters – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

A landmark event such as this global TV adaptation of Things Fall Apart definitely commands consummate critical attention, with some critics arguing in a nativist manner that a native Igbo actor ought to play the role of Okonkwo! Well, William Shakespeare’s plays are acted all over the world by actors from every part of the universe.

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·October 5, 2024·8 min read

Idris Elba or Chiwetel Ejiofor: Who should play Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart? – Toni Kan

...the arguments for or against Idris Elba or Chiwetel Ejiofor playing Okonkwo fail to take into account a key issue with the novel and the character of Okonkwo. When we meet Okonkwo, he was about 37 or 38 years and by the time he dies, might have been no more than 42. So, Elba and Ejiofor at 52 and 47 years respectively may well be too old to play Okonkwo

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·September 15, 2024·14 min read

Finding the nexus between Popular Nigerian Literature and Nollywood — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

And it all seems to have come full circle. The town of Onitsha which was popular for market literature has caught the Nollywood bug. The most popular address on any movie jacket is 51 Iweka Road, Onitsha.

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·September 15, 2024·13 min read

Mohbad: One Year After, Questions Remain – Toni Kan

MohBad stamped his foot firmly in the Nigerian musical firmament with the release of his song, Ponmo, a risqué and infectious ditty featuring Naira Marley and Lil Kesh. It opens with a reference to a woman’s vagina and then trundles downhill from there. The streets loved it. The salaciousness , the lewdness and the seeming panting of rabid dogs after Ponmo which is shorthand for you-know-what.

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·August 25, 2024·4 min read

4 Verses for Tam Fiofori who did not come to this world to faff around – Deinbofa Ere

Tam lived in his soul; wholly, for the cackle at the end of his laughter. Those who heard it knew it. He lived for the sheer joy of his work and others. Oh his work, for which he suffered, for which he tortured himself. He did not quite believe in how f-cking good he was. He sought perfection that did not exist. He discarded what others would keep and he had a great fear of success; of the opulence and attention and grief it brought.

Literary Essays

·August 11, 2024·5 min read

Adulting as a wannabe writer – Aroh Anthonia Ifeoma

You will write long letters home, letters that will never make it home, because if your mom ever reads them, she’ll tell you “come back home, omo mi, at least there is food in your mother’s house ”. And she will nag you until you do, even though you do want to.

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·August 4, 2024·3 min read

I remember the day Onyeka Onwenu lost her cool — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

The sonorous songstress Onyeka Onwenu has just passed, but my duty here...

Literary Essays

·July 28, 2024·4 min read

In Things Fall Apart: Who is the hero between Okonkwo and Unoka? – James Eze

The profundity of these presumably simple words of consolation combines effectively with his wise saying about the sun to bestow the toga of an unsung philosopher on Unoka, thus setting the stage for endless dialogue on his character.

Wizkid’s Morayo: A Sonically Rich and Thematically Inconsistent Experience – Michael Kolawole

On adedamola, Fireboy returns to dazzling form – Michael Kolawole

Asake’s “Lungu Boy”: A bold but wonky attempt at reinvention – Michael Kolawole

Jos, end times and other matters in Umar Turaki’s ‘Every Drop of Blood Is Red’ – Olukorede S Yishau

Nathaniel Bivan’s ‘Boys, Girls and Beasts’: An explosive tale that sings harmoniously — Olukorede S Yishau

Mukoma wa Ngugi’s “We, The Scarred” presents a catalogue of losses – Precious Nzeakor

Suspicion Review: Tosin Igho’s Supernatural Thriller Is Ambitious in Scope – Joseph Jonathan

Hijack 93: A thriller that fails to deliver the thrills – Joseph Jonathan

Ramsey Nouah’s Tòkunbò is like a two-headed snake – Carl Terver

Intriguing Insights into Reincarnation: A review of Cheta Igbokwe’s “Awele” — Nenye Okoye

With “Wedlock of the Gods,” professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC main stage — Chinyere Amobi

OSAMEDE: Society in search of heroes and heroines -Ozoro Opute

Making a Case for Genre Diversity As The Future of Nollywood – Joseph Jonathan

A Writer’s Guide on Migration, sort of… – Tarinabo Diete

Uprooted and setting down new roots in France – Oyindamola Depo-Oyedokun.

‘Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from The People’s Mandate!’ This is my story — Sunny Igboanugo

‘The Call’ is nondiscriminatory and everybody will enjoy it — Dr Bisi Adigun

Bimbo Manuel set to present “The Call” at LITF, says it’ll connect with the audience

There is no reason why a Nigerian child cannot speak a single Nigerian language — Ndidi Chiazor Enenmor

Wendy Shay’s heartbreak anthem “Old Flame” ignites music scene

Fameye bids farewell to ‘Peter’ era with new EP ‘Three Times of Peter’

Tom Cruise receives US Navy’s highest civilian honour

Essays

Making a Case for Genre Diversity As The Future of Nollywood – Joseph Jonathan

A Writer’s Guide on Migration, sort of… – Tarinabo Diete

Uprooted and setting down new roots in France – Oyindamola Depo-Oyedokun.

‘Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from The People’s Mandate!’ This is my story — Sunny Igboanugo

Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart: Why the TV series matters – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Idris Elba or Chiwetel Ejiofor: Who should play Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart? – Toni Kan

Finding the nexus between Popular Nigerian Literature and Nollywood — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Mohbad: One Year After, Questions Remain – Toni Kan

4 Verses for Tam Fiofori who did not come to this world to faff around – Deinbofa Ere

Adulting as a wannabe writer – Aroh Anthonia Ifeoma

I remember the day Onyeka Onwenu lost her cool — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

In Things Fall Apart: Who is the hero between Okonkwo and Unoka? – James Eze

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