Interviews and profiles help us understand the mindsets of writers, actors, musicians and creatives of various stripes.
This year, we journeyed deep into the interior landscapes of several creative minds to excavate the process and motivations behind the works that wow and amaze.
We spoke to award winners, wave-makers, tast-makers and debutantes, all of them offering us glimpses of their creative process, drives, inspiration and motivation.
These conversations are eye opening, hilarious, enriching and inspiring.
“Before my mother got on the pulpit to preach, I was right there, singing,” Blessing Bassey closes her eyes as she belts out an old gospel number and recalls how her small voice filled up the church. With a small round face but a voice that shook the church walls, young Blessing, aka Beebee, was destined for the stage… Continue reading
Singer and actress Ego Ihenacho has revealed that Lagbaja was supportive when she told him she was leaving his band. Ego, who left the band in 2006, disclosed this in an interview with QEDNG publisher Olumide Iyanda in which she spoke about her experience working with the masked musician and her journey as a solo artiste… Continue reading
In the world of Nigerian theatre, the 10th anniversary of Kakadu the Musical stands as a milestone, marking a journey that began with its premiere in early 2013. Developed by the visionary writer and producer, Uche Nwokedi, the play exceeded expectations, earning recognition from the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP)… Continue reading
The most important thing obviously, for everybody is, uh, read and read widely so you know how to craft your stories, but, uh, if you really want to be an excellent writer, read my books in particular… Continue reading
In the wake of the release of the Nigerian edition of Ike Anya’s memoir, Small by Small: Becoming a Doctor in 90s Nigeria, out now from Masobe Books, The Lagos Review presents a wide-ranging interview with the author on what triggered the book, the village behind his emergence as an author, the dysfunctional Nigerian health system and whether there will be a follow-up… Continue reading
Henry Akubuiro has been shortlisted in the Nigeria Prize for Literature for his play, Yamtarawala, the Warrior King. In this interview with thelagosreview, the literary journalist and assistant editor at The Sun newspaper in Lagos, Nigeria discusses the inspiration behind the play’s storyline and the themes it explores, his inspiring literary journey, as well as the plans he has should he win the prize money and a host of other things… Continue reading
Olatunbosun Taofeek has been longlisted in the Nigeria Prize for Literature for his play “Where Is Patient Zero?”. In this interview with thelagosreview, the playwright, dramatist, poet and essayist reflects on his journey into literature, which he says was not a roller coaster but rather a twist of fate, while shedding light on his play and his take on the Nigeria Prize… Continue reading
Chris Anyokwu Ph.D was recently longlisted in the Nigeria Prize for Literature for his play, “The Blood Lines”. In this interview with thelagosreview, the professor of English Language at the University of Lagos discusses the inspiration behind the play’s storyline and the themes it explores, as well as the challenges he faced while writing it… Continue reading
uke of Shomolu Productions is set to present two plays, “A Trail of Choices” and “Anonymous Nipples,” which explore intricate themes like sexuality, pain and fidelity. According to the Duke at the production company, Joseph Edgar, in this interview with thelagosreview, the contradiction of a soft romantic play and the mischievous and overtly annoying “Anonymous Nipples” was just too much to resist… Continue reading
Thelagosreview.ng caught up with Chika Unigwe who has been touring the world promoting her fifth novel, The Middle Daughter, which was published by Canongate in April. In this interview, the award-winning author and professor sheds light on moral ambiguities and the multitudes that we inhabit as human beings… Continue reading
Portable, with a size of confidence that belies his name, created a life-size image of himself off the strength of an Olamide co-sign at the end of 2021. Regarding him as one of those one-hit wonders, the skeptics gave him a few months to fizzle out, but he rode on the steam of that one hit, ‘Zazoo’, shot past the limelight into realms of superstardom, to the irritation of his harshest critics, and has kept his name on every lip … Continue reading
One fateful day, the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) studios was chaotic when one of its presenters did not show up for work. Chief Abiodun Sanda, Director of Programmes, instructed his protégé to play records to ensure no transmission gaps. The protégé, training to become a broadcaster, went beyond the brief. He did not just play records as instructed; he delivered a brilliant performance that became a reference point in broadcasting in southwest Nigeria… Continue reading
“Being a Golden Globes voter means committing your time to watching a lot of content – a whole lot!” Latasha Ngwube, says with a laugh. ” They sent over over 500 submissions of amazing content from the best of the best. Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, Disney, BET, FX, you name it. But this comes after you have gone through the rigorous onboarding and verification screening process by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. It was insane but in the best way.”… Continue reading
