The Critics Company’s Latest Project Is A Music Video For American Punk Rock Group, Anti-Flag
The Critics Company broke the internet a few months ago when their work was covered by Reuters and BBC. We were introduced to their makeshift tripod, the cracked Tecno smartphone they used to record, the leaf blower they used for effects, and the incredibly innovative films they were able to make with these little things. […]
Watch Muna And Jelili In Cinemas This Weekend
If you’ve kept track of Adesua Etomi’s work over the past few years, you’ve probably been dying to see her in her latest release; a film called Muna. Jelili, on the other hand, is more of an acquired taste. He appeared on screen eight years ago, and is back again in a sequel called Survival […]
A Guest’s Perspective on the ‘Live in Lagos’ Event with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Maria Grazia Chiuri
On Tuesday, December 3, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and French Network in collaboration with the Italian Consulate General hosted the Creative Director of Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri, at the Alliance Francaise Lagos, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event featured a masterclass, an exhibition, and a Q&A session where Adichie and Chiuri both spoke. The reception […]
Simple Secrets Behind Akin Omotoso’s Latest Film: The Ghost And the House of Truth
In an exclusive interview with Pulse, a veteran Nollywood actress from the 90’s told a secret about her latest project in film: “When we started reading about the script (for ‘The Ghost and The House of Truth,’) initially, the character of Officer Stainless was not written for a woman, it was a man. So when […]
A Lineup of Events to Look Forward to in December
It’s the last month of the year, we’ve come a long way. As always, there are a ton of things to do in Nigeria this December. We’ve compiled a list, but this is definitely not exhaustive. Look out for more updates. Concerts: DJ Tunez Blackout Lagos DJ Tunez is offering an audio/visual experience at Hard […]
Song of the Week: Wait and See by Fireboy DML
“One man, one city, one night, one street, one journey, one dream.” Our song of the week starts out slow. Fireboy DML introduces us to the solitary nature of his humble beginnings. It’s lonely at first when you’re chasing a dream. On top of that, you have to deal with the burden of carrying your […]
Seven: Watch Richard Mofe-Damijo And Daddy Showkey In An Action-Packed Film This Weekend
A rich man and his irresponsible young son. The narrative is older than the Nigerian movie industry, but don’t dismiss this story yet, because it comes with a knockout twist. In Seven, Tosin Igho’s new film, the rich man’s doctors discover a malignant tumor in his brain that they cannot treat. Before his death, he […]
ThrowBack Thursday: Fela Performs at the Felt Forum, New York In 1986
On Sept. 4, 1984, Fela Anikulapo Kuti was stopped at the airport, arrested and imprisoned for 20 months. Fela and his band were attempting to board a plane to New York from Lagos when the arrest happened. They were heading to America for a concert, but that concert did not hold until November 8, 1986, […]
All The Nigerian Wins At AFRIMA 2019
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is an annual awards event established by the International Committee AFRIMA, in collaboration with the African Union. AFRIMA is not to be confused with the Afrikan Musik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) – a celebration of African music in the diaspora – which took place in October in Dallas. Read more […]
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Receives United Nations Foundation Global Leadership Award
It is no news at all that the dexterous Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has distinguished herself as a writer. Her works range from novels, to short stories, to nonfiction, but each one has contributed to establishing Chimamanda as one of the greatest writers of our time. Chinua Achebe gave high but appropriate praise when he said […]
A Celebration Of Queens At The ELOY Awards 2019
The 2019 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY Awards) was held at the Lagos Continental Hotel yesterday. There were more than 10 categories of awards to be won, and several fingers have been crossed since the ELOY nominees were announced earlier this month. To glam things up and emphasise the ideals behind ELOY, the dress […]
Two Movies You Don’t Want To Miss At The Cinemas This Weekend
Two of the most exciting films to come out of Nollywood in recent times are showing in cinemas this weekend. The Ghost and the House of Truth premiered at the AFRIFF (African International Film Festival) on the 15th of November to a number of positive reviews. The film won three awards at the festival – […]
Grammy 2020: Burna Boy’s African Giant Nominated for Best World Music Album
Burna Boy is officially a Grammy-nominated singer. It was revealed this week that his album, African Giant, will be a contender in the Best World Music Album category at the 2020 Grammy Awards. The Grammy Award for Best World Music Album is given to recording artists for quality albums in the world music genre. African […]
Lagos Fringe Festival 2019, Another Arts Festival You Can’t Miss
The Lagos Fringe Festival is a unique and open-access arts festival that gathers and showcases a diverse range of artistic work. The objective is to foster a healthy environment for the arts and to enhance the skills of budding creatives. This year, the festival opened with a writing workshop for film and theatre writers at […]
Restoring Dignity: This Documentary Gives Voice to Victims Of A Disease Called Noma
Mulikat zips herself into a silver dress. We watch her turn and admire herself in the mirror. The dress flatters her shapely figure, but the left side of her face is terribly scarred: misshapen and difficult to look at. Earlier on in her life, Mulikat contracted a disease called Noma. The gangrenous disease starts as […]
The Legacy And Final Retreat Of The Lijadu Sisters
On the 9th of November 2019, Kehinde Lijadu passed away from causes that are not yet clear. While some reports claim she died from a severe stroke, others say she suffered from cancer before she passed. Kehinde was 71. She was also one half of an Afro-Pop duo called the Lijadu Sisters: a twin sister […]