Tag: nollywood
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I Survived Watching “Love, Camera, Action” And Lived To Tell The Tale
I recently endured…I mean, watched a Nollywood movie called LOVE, CAMERA, ACTION. I cringed so hard, I thought my face would crack. But then, some moments made me laugh out loud too. All of which we will discuss here. The Plot: A Tale as Old as Time (Kinda) LOVE CAMERA ACTION was not a rom-com,…
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nigerian movie recap: LOVE HEALS
It is a movie on Maurice Sam’s channel and it stars: Cast Chioma Nwaoha as Bella Maurice Sam as James Obi Titus as Mrs Beatrice, Bella’s mother Kiki Ifeanyi as Sandra, Bella’s maid Dj izybeatz as Francis, James’s best friend and former roommate. Audio Version of this Recap Bella’s Mental Illness and Mrs. Beatrice’s Plan…
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SHINING STAR: the more you look the less you see
“Shining Star” is a wild ride of a film and very unpredictable. The story centres around a young boy named Ofoma, who lives with his mother, Endurance, and his abusive stepfather, Ehis. When this film began, I thought it was a cute little nod to a past role where Ernest Obi, played the maltreated stepson…
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love on borrowed time: a nigerian movie recap of APRIL’S MIRACLE
It’s 12:10 AM, essentially midnight, and I’m here to give you my latest review. Hi, it’s Myopic Concaves, and today we’re diving into the Nigerian movie, “April’s Miracle,” from Omoni Oboli’s channel. This film features Adeoluwa Okusaga, also known as Saga from Big Brother Naija, as Obi, Detola Jones as Kesiena April (the titular character),…
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Good Nollywood Movie You Should Watch: IKEMBA
Overview: “Ikemba” is a unique Nollywood production that adopts a theatrical approach, resembling a stage play filmed on a set. Starring Jim Iyke as Ikemba, the film delves into themes of royalty, power, and destiny, creating an engaging narrative with twists and turns reminiscent of classic Nollywood storytelling. Cast and Crew: Plot Summary: Ikemba, born…
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My September Nollywood Movie Marathon: Top Picks and Pleasant Surprises
Hey there, fellow movie lovers! Can you believe I managed to binge-watch a whopping 34 Nigerian movies this September? Time flies when you’re lost in the captivating world of Nollywood, right? Well, as we bid farewell to this cinematic month, I thought it’d be fun to stroll down memory lane and chat about the cream…
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Old Nollywood Movie Tropes: The Ritualists
Ah, the good old days of Nollywood! Back then, rituals were the name of the game, and our favourite actors had a knack for bringing these spine-chilling stories to life. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the actors who made rituals a captivating home video experience. Here are the…
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The Changing Tide of African Religion in African Cinema
Christianity is increasingly being questioned, especially amongst young people in Nigeria, particularly as Christian leaders have been linked to less than Christian-like activities such as rape, money laundering, and political influence-peddling. At the same time, agnosticism is on the rise, while atheism, which would have been seen as heretical a few years ago, is no…
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Girlfriends: All Hail Hammond, The Bisexual god
How do you do it, Hammond, because all your exes can’t seem to get enough? They all want “closure” – both male and female. You’ve gotta show me the way. Hey guys, you are welcome to another review by Myopic Concaves and honey, I’ve got A LOT to gist with you but first of all: …