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Music Review
Music Review

Tems’ Love Is A Kingdom: A Gentle Reign of Love and Doubt – Michael Kolawole
A review of Bella Shmurda’s “Sanity” – Michael Kolawole
ODUMODUBLVCK’S The Machine: A Defiant and Unruly Statement – Michael Kolawole
Book Review
Book Review

A review of “Cursed Daughters”, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s compelling sophomore novel – Olukorede S Yishau
Things We Do for Flesh: A review of David Szalay’s Booker novel- Olukorede S Yishau
Food Is Served: A Review of “A Meal Is A Meal” by Nnamdi Anyadu – Akumbu Uche
Movie Review
Movie Review

My Father’s Shadow Review: The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same – Michael Kolawole
“My Father’s Shadow” Explores the Personal Within Nigeria’s Political Memory – Joseph Jonathan
A dodgy romance and uneven storytelling mar “Devil is a Liar” – Chinonso Nzeakor
Theatre Review
Theatre Review

Unpacking “Once Upon an Elephant”: A Stage Experience by Peaklane Drama Troupe – Peju Akande
“Dear Kaffy” is a riot of laughter and a river of tears – Peju Akande
LAMDA’s production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner” interrogates Christian charity – Toni Kan
Essays
Essays

Orchestra of Fishermen of the Country: The compelling oeuvre of Chigozie Obioma — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The Lasting Legacy of Evelyn Osagie: A tribute to a cultural champion — Terh Agbedeh
The ghastly murder of musician Israel Njemanze in Lagos — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Mourning Ngugi wa Thiong’o in Peace; A response to Prof Indagasi — Andrew Maina
Interviews
Interviews

Elsie Is Bringing Music Conversations to Our Doorsteps From Lagos to Toronto to the World – Onyema Dike
Adrien Brody’s “Red Chip” revolution beyond the box office
I try to find that sweet spot between substance and form — Michael Afenfia
News
News

British Council to host heritage, creativity & technology symposium in Lagos
Corinne Bailey Rae on “aggressive” media scrutiny after husband’s death
Tom Welling moved to tears by emotional “Smallville” fan encounter
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December 2, 2025

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At The Lagos Review, we believe that a review is the first critical engagement with a work of art, books, movies, music, plays etc. It helps shape opinion, excite conversation, and push engagement.