#nigerian cinema

[gael-garcia]

Mami Wata (2023)

Directed by C.J. Obasi Cinematography by Lílis Soares

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ALL THE COLOURS OF THE WORLD ARE BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE (dir. Babatunde Apalowo, 2023)

[atelier-melvalda]

Mami Wata (2023) value study

[eohachu]

Ìfé tells the story of ìfé and Adaora, two Nigerian women who fall in love over a three-day date. Ìfé is looking for someone to share her life with openly, but Adaora isn’t ready to make the leap. When a critical secret is revealed, the two women have to decide how much they are willing to give up to sustain their new love.

Starring: Uzoamaka Aniunoh Cindy Amadi Written and Directed by Uyaiedu Ikpe-Etim Produced by Pamela Adie Executive Producer: The Equality Hub

FULL MOVIE

[benedictjohnny]

Still from a web mini series I'm working on... SAFE HAVEN: Veil of the Unknown.

Safe Haven follows the story of Helen, a girl whose life gets entangled with supernatural elements, and she must team up with an unusual duo to fight against a certain evil that threatens global chaos.

This piece is more than just another film, it's a passion project. I have poured not only my time and resources but also my soul and talent into this project and I hope it resonates well with those who want to see what ambitious Nigerians can put up on the big screen.

Want to support? Connect with me.

[zeitjournal]

Remember 'Glamour Girls'? The Raunchy '94 Nollywood Flick that Gave Zero Fs

Forget Y2K panic and “Macarena.” In 1994, Nigeria had a different kind of cultural phenomenon simmering on VHS tapes across the nation: “Glamour Girls.” This wasn’t your mama’s Nollywood flick. It was a brash, unapologetic explosion of sex, ambition, and female agency that left audiences both thrilled and horrified. If you were a Nigerian kid growing up in the ’90s, chances are you’ve heard of –…

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Veteran Nollywood Actress Stella Ikwuegbu Passes Away

The Nollywood movie industry is in mourning following the death of veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu. Naija News reports that Ikwuegbu passed away on Sunday, June 16th, after a prolonged battle with leg cancer. Her death was confirmed by movie producer Stanley Nwoko, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, via a heartfelt post on his Instagram page. In his post, Nwoko expressed his grief, stating,…

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Glory on the Artist: Simisolaoluwa Akande

Just a brief Glory here cause I'm a bit rushed but needed to put down about Simisolaoluwa Akande's poetic documentary because it blew me open.

Akande weaves the whole piece with the gorgeous figures (pictured above) in montages of movement that embody their history and power. Between the choreography and styling and the slow, slow time that Akande holds us in the room with them, Akande folds queer Nigerian past and present right here in a majesty devoid of spectacle for the white gaze.

The documented stories of the queer Nigerians, refreshingly inclusive of a transmasculine voice, are recorded at various points of their coming out to family, developing their thoughts and fears. Intimate is a completely lacking word here - Akande uses light and texture to bring us right beside the subjects inside their minds - interior is a better word.

The consequences of remaining in Nigeria and being queer, whether out or not, are told in the recordings and with steady, soft images of the subjects inside. Inside homes, cars, partners' arms. Akande sits these memories of violence beside portraits and quotidian objects, now in London, that are almost mundane in their peacefulness.

The subjects reflect on colonialism, London, visibility, and their individual relationships to their immediate family, including found families.

I'm linking the film here, which is available in the UK for free during the BFI's London Film Festival programme (4th-15th October 2023).

https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-the-archive-queer-nigerians-2023-online

[dominairae]

Phyllis by Zina Saro-Wiwa

[maester-of-spreadsheets]

The analyses of Barbie bombing in Korea…. Like it’s interesting in a vacuum but it would be funny to flip it and write articles like that about movies that kill it overseas and don’t take off in America.

“Gangubai Kathiawadi was a hit in Asia! Why can’t it replicate that success in America?”

[gael-garcia]

Eyimofe (This Is My Desire, 2020 🇳🇬), dir. Arie Esiri & Chuko Esiri

[newwavenewsandentertainment]

AFRIFF 2024: A Deep Dive into Kunle Afolayan's 'Recall'

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2024 has unveiled a lineup of highly anticipated films, including Kunle Afolayan's latest psychological thriller, Recall.

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Retail Shop Spaces in Lekki offers business

 Banex Mall is known as one of the largest malls in Lagos, situated in Nigeria.  The Mall consists of 140 spaces for retailers with a mix of retailers doing business in a variety of tasks.  It ranges from medicals, house provisions, clothing, kids‘s toys, and many more. The Retail Shop Spaces in Lekki offers business and people buy online.

Features of Banex Mall

There are major features that make up the Banex Mall.

Spacious- It is quite spacious and it has been a place where a lot of people go to spend their time. Something is lying for everyone to spend their time in the mall. Kids and adults can do something. The mall has a lot of space where shoppers can do a lot of their tasks.

Parking amenities

A lot of people are coming into the Banex Mall, there is a provision for enough parking space. The parking space allows people to get hassle-free service associated with shopping. No need to worry about parking your car and much more.

Security facility

Security is another main aspect of the mall. Here the products are safe from any sort of activity like vandalism and theft. The Mall consists of cameras, gates, and alarm systems for protection.

Accessibility                   

The accessibility is important so that a lot of people can go to your shop. Shoppers prefer a retail one, which provides the most wonderful convenience. Thus there are commuting systems, exact parking spaces, convenient parking for vans and trucks for delivery, and lot more.

Visibility

Visibility is another significant factor. Banex Mall is strategically situated to make it visible to the public.

Utilities and Amenities

If you want to run your business, a proper tool is needed. This prevents poor facilities and discomfort that you might come across. Banex Mall has diverse facilities such as phones, internet, and electricity.

Mix of Actions

There is something to be done at the Banex Mall. If you want to go shopping, enjoy the cinema, or dine out with your family, you can certainly do so. You can spend the whole day without any problem with your family.

What the Mall offers to people

The mall offers several things that are relied upon. There are stores for people where they can do their online shopping. There is an uninterrupted power supply which aids the people to do shopping. The internet facility aids in making trading easy and shoppers find it interesting. Besides, cleaning of areas in the mall is done daily. A sense of hygiene is maintained. A 24 hours security is there making the people happy with their shopping. A treated water supply system is there in the Banex Mall. Besides, lot more as it is one of the largest malls in Nigeria. Thus Women Online Clothing Store Nigeria offers several garments of high quality and many females buy from the mall.

[fiercynn]

Most Afro-Palestinians in this tight-knit community came to the region as religious pilgrims during the British Mandate for Palestine, and many have been part of the Palestinian resistance movement since Israel’s establishment in 1948. Others arrived as volunteers with the Egyptian army to fight against Zionist militias taking control of historic Palestine during the Arab-Israeli war.  The community has played a pivotal role in the history of Palestinian resistance. Locals say that the first Palestinian woman to be imprisoned for a paramilitary operation against Israel was Fatima Barnawi, a Nigerian-Palestinian detained in 1967 for the attempted bombing of an Israeli cinema in West Jerusalem. Yet decades later, Afro-Palestinian youth continue to live their daily lives under Israeli control. At just 17, Abdallah’s cousin, Jibrin, has already been detained five times by Israeli forces, mostly over allegations that he threw stones at Israeli police and military officers. While he and his friends face the same harassment as other Palestinians, he said, they sometimes experience “double-racism” for both being Palestinian and having dark skin. “The soldiers are always cursing at me and interrogating me when I pass them. They try to provoke me so that I do something they could get me in trouble for,” Jibrin told Al Jazeera, noting that he has been beaten several times by Israeli police and soldiers during detentions. “Most of those in my generation have the same experiences,” he added with a shrug. “It’s routine.”

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“Before he had even shot a single frame in Lagos, director Babatunde Apalowo knew his film depicting two men falling in love would never see the inside of a cinema in Nigeria. He made it anyway.”

Babatunde Apalowo on Nigerian Gay-Themed ‘All the Colours of the World’ and How African Filmmakers Should Tackle Taboo Topics

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Ncuti Gatwa’s Favourite?

Food spot in London: “I've just found a new one in Greenwich called Angle Ninety – it does high-style Nigerian food. The jollof bangs. The suya bangs. The lamb cutlets bang. It's just a little spot that does great food, and I think they do events there too. But also, honourable mention to Borough Market.”

Food spot in Scotland: “My mum's kitchen.”

Art gallery: “I like the National Portrait Gallery and I like the V&A.”

Museum: “The Natural History Museum. I need to go back there. I've only been there once and it was f****** amazing.”

International holiday destination: “Rio de Janeiro. I love Brazil and Rio is an incredible place.”

Staycation: “Maybe Devon? I like Devon and I like Cornwall. They're beautiful places: colourful houses; beautiful scenery. I just shot a film in Devon called The Roses and I definitely want to go back.”

Pamper spot: “I've got to give you three: 1) Ama Hair Salon, 2) for massages – OK now we're going boujee – The Corinthia, and 3) Omorovicza [The Spa at Liberty]. I like to pamper myself! We've all got to look after ourselves!”

Concert venue: “Principality Stadium in Cardiff – I went to see Beyoncé there twice. Other than that, I do like a night at Ronnie Scotts.”

Cinema: “There's one in Notting Hill where they've got like sofas and they've got a chandelier. That place is nuts. What's it called? That's it! Electric Cinema!”

Park: “Hilly Fields. And then head up to Blackheath.”

Any destination in the past: “Ancient Egypt.”

Any set in entertainment history: “Maybe The Matrix. To see all the pods.”

Year: “I would want to go 200 years into the future. I would want to see how we've done. I would want to see if we had sorted out climate change. I would want to see if we have sorted out all the world conflicts. And I would want to see if we've kept AI under control.”

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