Mental health issues have been receiving a lot of attention in the Nigerian media recently but much of the talk has been focused on depression and rightly so. In Loving Daniella, Ike Nnaebue used a rare mental health condition as the backdrop of the story to evoke a stellar performance Read more…
Joba is the highly anticipated, faith-based movie from Biodun Stephen. The movie is about the travails of a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Oladiyun, battling between their marriage and faith. The faith of a childless Christian husband is tried, especially when all fingers point to him as the cause of Read more…
I have been waiting for this one. 1929 is a historical period drama on the “Aba Women’s Riot of 1929,” which saw women from several parts of Eastern-Nigeria protest the introduction of direct taxes, local courts, and warrant chiefs, who were accused of limiting the role of women in government. (more…)
Biodun Stephen is known as one of Nollywood’s most captivating screenwriter. If you are a regular consumer of Irokotv movies then you must have enjoyed some of her stories, from the well-written Sobi’s mystic to the poorly produced Glimpse; still a good story, but handicapped by its production budget. (more…)
Cold Feet is a thrilling romantic drama that “promises to keep you at the edge of your seat.” The movie stars our favorite fine people: Jim Iyke, Beverly Naya, Enyinna Nwigwe, and Joselyn Dumas. (more…)
4th Republic is a timely political thriller from Ishaya Bako. It asks the question: “this election year, what kinda democracy do you want? (more…)
Coming From Insanity is a crime-drama from newcomer Akinyemi Sebastian Akinropo; it tackles the issue of the child trafficking. (more…)
I had decided I was not going to see Chief Daddy in cinemas. Another box-office focused comedy from EbonyLife? I will wait for it to come to MyFilmHouse, Netflix, or EbonyLife in-house VOD. I would rather spend my money on the other Nollywood movies showing in cinemas this December. So, Read more…
While the year started with the usual comedies that do not challenge or engage the moviegoer, it is ending with a bang.
Kemi Adetiba’s audacious King of Boys is killing it commercially – the movie has grossed 100 million – and is revered among critics. (more…)
