Water and Garri Archives - The Lagos Review

·May 19, 2024·4 min read

Water and Garri: Is Meji Alabi’s Disorganised Film a Reflection of Filmmaking in Nollywood? – Seyi Lasisi

The makers of Water and Garri are familiar with the Nollywood filmmaking play book: choose a topical subject matter, cast a popular and /or beautiful face(s), then spice up the footage with beautiful scenery. Eureka! You have a film.

Burna Boy’s “No Sign of Weakness”: A Soundtrack of Swagger, Struggles, and Sweet Wahala – TKO

No Sign of Weakness: Burna Boy’s personal but less purposeful album – Michael Kolawole

Ayọ Maff’s “Prince of the Street” is a Missed Coronation – Michael Kolawole

A Different Kind of Memoir: A review of Oluwatomiloba Ademokun’s “Wellness Wahala” – Olukorede S Yishau

Can science fully account for the mysteries of human life?: A Review of Ayo Deforge’s Grips of Grief— Olukorede S Yishau

Of Tradition & Transition: Review of ‘The Village Priest’ by Remmy Nweke — ‘Gbenga Sesan

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

Taiwo Egunjobi’s “The Fire and the Moth” sacrifices plot for visuals – Precious Nzeakor

Red herrings and misdirections in Yemi Morafa’s ‘The Party’ – 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

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

Poetry and the subconscious: A personal essay on Kwesi Brew’s “The Mesh” – Star Zahra

Tribute to Ngugi wa Thiong’o, my literary hero — Andrew Maina

Adrien Brody’s “Red Chip” revolution beyond the box office

I try to find that sweet spot between substance and form — Michael Afenfia

Toni Kan in Conversation with Nels Abbey who says – My favourite book would be The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah.

Nigerian poet Maryam Bukar named UN Global Advocate for Peace

Kunle Afolayan crowned tourism entrepreneur

“Beauty for Ashes” rocks the stage at UNN 54th Convocation Ceremony — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

Water and Garri

Water and Garri: Is Meji Alabi’s Disorganised Film a Reflection of Filmmaking in Nollywood? – Seyi Lasisi

A Different Kind of Memoir: A review of Oluwatomiloba Ademokun’s “Wellness Wahala” – Olukorede S Yishau

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

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