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·September 19, 2023·1 min read

First Features resumes with “Kill Boro” as Native Filmworks, Michelangelo Productions nurture emerging Nollywood talent

Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions, influential figures in the Nigerian film industry, have announced the resumption of their groundbreaking First...

“Protect Sarz At All Costs” and the Importance of being Sarz – Michael Kolawole

On the exceptional “This One Is Personal,” Tiwa Savage cries us a river – Michael Kolawole

Odumodublvck is a shapeshifter on “The Machine is Coming” – Michael Kolawole

When Three Worlds Collide: A Review of Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Theft – Olukorede S. Yishau

“A Blitz In The Haze” Paints A Complex Portrait of Darkness & Light In Northern Nigeria – Sima Essien

Making Learning Fun in ‘Have You Seen Miss Zuri’s Magical Shoes?’ by Oluchi – Akumbu Uche

A dodgy romance and uneven storytelling mar “Devil is a Liar” – Chinonso Nzeakor

“Freedom Way” Review: A quietly devastating portrayal of struggle, survival & systemic madness — Joseph Jonathan

Tense and Emotionally Charged: Kemi Adetiba’s “To Kill a Monkey” is a pulsating crime thriller – Chinonso Nzeakor

LAMDA’s production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner” interrogates Christian charity – Toni Kan

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

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

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

Oyin Olugbile wins $100k Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025 for “Sanya” as NLNG unveils new Creative Arts Prize

Oyin Olugbile’s “Sanya” wins $100k Nigeria Prize for Literature

Seun Kuti launches “Bird’s Eye View” podcast with OkayAfrica, Bro Diallo

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First Features resumes with “Kill Boro” as Native Filmworks, Michelangelo Productions nurture emerging Nollywood talent

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