Movie Review

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

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

With the release of Lísàbí, I’m now totally convinced about the revolution happening in the Yorùbá movie industry. It’s a new dawn. There is a reawakening. Our actors, actresses, producers, directors, and all the major players in the Yorùbá movie industry have rediscovered the magic they had in the 1990s and early 2000s when they … Read more

In 1962, Prof. Akínwùmí Ìshọ̀lá wrote his first play, Ẹfúnsetán Aníwúrà, while still a student at the University of Ìbàdàn. The play was criticized for misrepresenting the great woman Ẹfúnsetán Aníwúrà as a wicked character, simply to make the play entertaining. Ẹfúnsetán Aníwúrà’s family is highly reputable and prominent in Ìbàdàn. They have one of … Read more

I’ve seen different opinions comparing the late Baba Adébáyọ̀ Fálétí’s Basorun Gaa, with the new Jouse of Ga’a (Idile Gaa) by Bolanle Austen-Peter and here’s my opinion after watching the new House of Ga’a. If you know history and are passionate about preserving Yorùbá culture, you won’t like House of Ga’a when compared with the … Read more