Johnson Okùnadé 
Today makes it 20 years since my beloved grandmother, Fóyèkẹ́ BABÁṢỌLÁ, Àtọ́kẹ́ Ọ̀kín, Ọmọ Alápà Mọnjọra, went to be with the Lord. Twenty years have passed, yet my memories of my maternal grandmother remain vivid, almost untouched by time. Perhaps it is because she was the only grandparent I grew up knowing, and her presence … Read more
Aníkúlápó is a movie that portrays Yorùbá culture with a high level of accuracy, and making films of this nature is no small feat. It requires extensive research and a deep commitment to ensuring that the image portrayed is correct and not misleading. From Aníkúlápó (2022) to Aníkúlápó Season One (2024), and now Aníkúlápó Season … Read more
In a video attached below, Apostle Agboola said some things about Ajé as being a foot soldier of Mammon. As an enthusiast of Yorùbá culture, I feel led to correct what he said in the clip as it is misleading and false. Rev Agboola can just as well tell us to stop speaking Yorùbá simply … Read more
Once again, Nollywood has made a bold statement of excellence and cinematic prowess with the production of Làbákẹ́ Olódodo. As an enthusiast of Yorùbá culture, I deeply applaud how recent Yorùbá films are reviving nearly extinct traditions and cultural practices. In Yorùbáland, there once existed a working way of life that perfectly suited its era, … Read more
The movie Àsírí Adé opens with an intense and gripping scene. Olóyè Arẹ̀ṣà, played by Ìjẹ̀bú, is fleeing for his life, guarded by an Ẹ̀ṣọ́, a palace guard. He’s being pursued by a masked figure, a terror of a man whose presence alone is chilling. The tension builds as the assassin catches up to Olóyè … Read more
I had previously reviewed Lísàbí – The Uprising last year, holding back some of my thoughts because the producers had promised a sequel. My hope was that part two would correct many of the historical inaccuracies and misleading portrayals from the first movie. Unfortunately, I was wrong. Before I dive in, let me make one … Read more
I have an unshakable passion for Yorùbá culture—so deep that it often keeps me awake at night. There are moments when I can’t rest until I’ve poured my thoughts into an article or delved into some research. It’s a restless drive, only soothed when I’ve completed a cultural project. Over the years, Yorùbá culture has … Read more
The Yorùbá Nollywood industry is evolving, and it’s a transformation worth celebrating. From impeccable productions to deep cultural portrayals, these films are redefining our stories. Take Alágbẹ̀dẹ, for instance. This movie is currently streaming on Circuits, a likely Nigerian platform. While it’s refreshing to see our stories told on our platforms, I hope Circuits improves … Read more
Before anything else, let’s take a moment to applaud Ẹ̀gbọ́n Femi Adebayo for crafting an absolute cinematic masterpiece—one that doesn’t just tell a story but pulls you into a world of gripping realism and raw emotion. From the very first frame to the final act, this film is an unrelenting showcase of make-believe acting at … Read more
Sàngó Tella-Oko, the third Aláàfin of Ọ̀yọ́, once felt a deep desire to perform an act of filial piety by worshipping at his mother’s grave. Tragically, she had died when he was just a babe, leaving him without even the memory of her name. Aláàfin Sàngó’s mother was Torosi, the daughter of Elempe, a powerful … Read more
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