Tag: Funke Akindele

The Last Oriki for Ògògó, Ọmọ Ku Lodo – Michael Kolawole

Hassan had a vast filmography where he played diverse characters to the delight of the audience. Besides his roles in old movies like Owo Blow, Agbelebu, and Ọmọ Ghetto, many people will remember him for his role as Alaafin Ademuyiwa in Kunle Afolayan’s Aníkúlápó series, the 2022 Netflix film that became one of the most discussed Nigerian productions

Beyond Algorithms, Filters and Facades in Kayode Kasum’s “Reel Love” – Michael Kolawole

Though the film’s narrative is engaging, the performances are a mixed bag. Timini’s Tomiwa delivers a decent performance, convincingly portraying a man torn between image and authenticity. The girlfriend Imani, though not the focus of the plot, lacks depth and is reduced to a stereotypical role — the ambitious partner who prioritizes success over emotions. The standout, however, is the family-oriented Rachel. Omosuku brings warmth, humour, and raw emotion to her role

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

Tòkunbò is written as a thriller and action movie. Ramsey Nouah’s ambitions as director are not very grand. It is a trite storyline of the regular Omo Eko, whose creed is to simply make it to see another day, but then struck by  misfortune, in Tòkunbò’s case, his son’s heart disease, as he faces a dilemma from which finding a way out becomes a double-edged sword that leads to crime.