Mini-documentary Archives - The Lagos Review

·January 29, 2021·1 min read

Joeboy Documents His Swift Rise in New Mini-Documentary “Becoming the African Pop Star”

“Becoming the African Pop Star” is a mini-documentary charting Afrobeats superstar Joeboy’s meteoric rise. Director Adetula Adebowale of Nigeria’s KingTula...

A review of Bella Shmurda’s “Sanity” – Michael Kolawole

ODUMODUBLVCK’S The Machine: A Defiant and Unruly Statement – Michael Kolawole

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

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

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

“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

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

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

Wizkid’s “Long Live Lagos” documentary lands on HBO

Cynthia Erivo & “KPop Demon Hunters” lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade line-up

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Joeboy Documents His Swift Rise in New Mini-Documentary “Becoming the African Pop Star”

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