African Books & Movies

A lot can happen in five weeks. I mean life-altering situations, like being a widow one minute and getting married the next.

Buchi Emecheta went from an orphaned girl in Lagos to a librarian, sociologist, novelist, lecturer, and internationally recognised writer.

Sefi Atta turns everyday motions into something remarkable, stories that make you ask what parts of your own life you’ve been overlooking.

Musih Tedji Xaviere is a Cameroonian writer whose quiet confidence, empathy, and belief in overlooked stories mark her as one of African literature’s most promising new voices.

Chika Unigwe’s forte is characterization and code blending. Her characters feel real because their choices are grounded in lived experience. 

Akwaeke Emezi zeichnet sich besonders dadurch aus, vielschichtige und moralisch komplexe Figuren zu erschaffen, und Little Rot bildet dabei keine Ausnahme.

When confronted with evil, some individuals will go to any length to protect themselves and their loved ones by blurring the lines between good and evil. 

The title itself is a plea, a lamentation, a bucket of memories tired of the cycle. A question. An anger. An act of giving up and letting go.

Finishing a short story gives readers a small but meaningful win. That feeling of completion builds confidence and reinforces the habit of reading.

Behind the Scenes is a deeply relatable family story, one that mirrors situations many people have either lived through or witnessed.

Beyond the glamour, laughter, lessons, and comedy, Nollywood also showcases serious issues plaguing society.

The arrival of streaming platforms, first local players like IROKO TV, then global giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Showmax, marked a turning point in Nigerian filmmaking.

Production-wise, the movie delivers what it needs to. It relies heavily on its story, and that is where its strength lies.

Most characters that engage in money rituals are not born evil. They are pushed by their situation.

This situation is more than just a snub at a movie premiere. It reflects the realities of Nollywood at the highest level, where success, ego, loyalty, and strategy constantly clash.

Overall, Enoch was a well-researched, thoughtfully produced biopic that brought history to life with care and respect.

Right now, Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens feels less like a complete chapter and more like a long, uneven bridge between two stronger stories.

Today, the Yoruba Demon is not merely a meme born from online banter. He has become a recurring, sometimes overused, fixture in contemporary Nigerian storytelling. His presence reflects Nollywood’s on...