Deborah Jayeoba

The 68th BFI London Film Festival (LFF) is set to take place this October, showcasing a wide range of films from both the UK and abroad, drawing cinephiles from London and across different continents.

Tòkunbò offers a blend of action and drama...however, the film falls short in fully exploring its titular theme, instead relying on familiar Nollywood tropes of crime and power struggles.

Netflix and UNESCO teamed up to present African Folktales Reimagined, a groundbreaking series that brings African myths and legends to life through the lenses of six emerging filmmakers from across the continent.

Sissako's direction in "Black Tea" captures the emotional intricacies and depth of cross-cultural relationships.

Dahomey presents a dramatized account set against the historical backdrop of the Kingdom of Dahomey, now known as the Republic of Benin.

Baby Factory addresses the issue of human trafficking in Nigeria, depicting the lives of young women who seek refuge with a madame who exploits them for baby-making.

House of Ga'a is a gripping tale of ambition, power, and the consequences of tyranny. Through the character of Bashorun Ga'a, it explores the complexities of leadership and the human cost of relentless ambition.

A Lobola Man, a person who negotiates on behalf of a family to reduce the bride price of the woman the groom is trying to marry. This popular negotiator, named Ace Ngubeni, is regularly hired for his services. However, Ace doesn't believe in love or committed relationships. He meets a lady he seeks to pursue.

"Londoner," an autobiographical film, tells the story of Ayo, a Nigerian bank manager who travels to London to join his family, only to discover that his wife is emotionally involved with another man and seeks a divorce.

Running from September 5 to September 15, 2024, TIFF will feature "Freedom Way," a film that delves into the lives of three young co-founders of a startup, alongside a motorcyclist, a doctor, and a police pair, as they navigate the challenges of their professional lives in modern Nigeria.

This price hike comes amid Nigeria's struggles with rising inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.

The next oppression now comes from within their own community; someone who grew among the Mijikenda people. He lures them and their children with promises of going to Europe and securing a better future, albeit with a different motive. Mvera is caught in this web.