Our historical digs into African cinema’s past puts us on the trail of Ola Balogun, tracing the footsteps of a pioneer who, along with fellow trailblazers including Francis Oladele and Hubert Ogunde, painted the canvas of Nigerian cinema.
Tag: Nigeria
Nigeria: Tunde Kelani Pays Homage to Yoruba Theatre Pioneers in New Docuseries — Akoroko
The pioneering Yoruba Traditional Traveling Theatre’s influence on Nigerian cinema is significant. Artists like Hubert Ogunde and Duro Ladipo broke new ground.
Netflix’s Socioeconomic Impact in Africa 2016-2022: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
The top streamer says it’s committed to the long-term development of African film and TV industries.
JUJU STORIES: Nollywood and the Forgotten Art of Motifs in Storytelling
Comparing the use of motifs in Nigerian cinema over time, using the 2022 anthology JUJU STORIES as the driver.
KONGI’S HARVEST: How Ossie Davis Met Francis Oladele — the Father of Nigerian Cinema — and Translated the “Pure Africanity” of Wole Soyinka’s Play into American Cinematic Terms
Watch a 2002 interview with Davis, during which he talked about working with pioneer Francis Oladele on the film.
Oscars: Three Major Nollywood Films Reach into the Past to Comment on the Present. But What Are They Really Saying?
A look at the three films that the Nigerian Oscar selection committee was presented with for Best International Film submission, but rejected.
Dear Nollywood: Who Are These Igbo Men?
The Nigerian film industry has a diversity problem. A popular caricature is the Igbo man.
Ziwe’s “High Status,” Combative Style Aligns With the Bluntness of Nigerian Humor
Fully appreciating the Nigerian-American Showtime series means understanding Nigerian satirical traditions.
What is Netflix Doing in Africa? — An Analysis of the Streamer’s Output to Date
Two years into its “Africa expedition,” since its first African original series, it’s time for Netflix to reassess.