had the pleasure of being interviewed by @onlyonephilemon_ for @kwalitykontentt about film criticism and journalism in Nigeria. Philemon's questions allowed me reflect on my journey into film writing, thoughts about Nigerian film industry and other thoughts.
deeply grateful to Philemon and the entire KwalityKontent team for this interview. this is possibly my first stand alone interview since i started interrogating the Nigerian film industry.
thanks to @ade_toniii for taking these pictures on a random Monday @gugurustudios
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Earlier today, I was on Channels TV's Rubbin' Mind to discuss the just-concluded AMVCA. Although I was fidgeting, I said one or two things I'm proud of.
Indie filmmaking is more than just making films.
There are so many barriers people don’t talk about enough and we’re getting into all of it on this xspace.
Join us on May 16th by 8PM WAT on X Spaces for this conversation with creatives who understand the industry firsthand.
Set your reminder. you don’t want to miss this one 💜
#thecreativesnest #xspaces #nollywood #creativeindustry filmmaking
Welcome to Part 1 of our AMVCA deep dive, where we start at the foundation of the craft.
With the AMVCAs this weekend, we asked 8 industry critics to look closer at the technical races: who they think will win and who they believe should win in these categories.
The level of agreement is revealing. While the panel found total unity in a single category, the remaining field highlights a distinct gap between critical acclaim and industry trends.
Swipe to see where the votes landed👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼
another win in the bag!!
happy to announced that I am of the 15 journalist selected for the inaugural cohort of the Communiqué Editorial Bootcamp.
as a film critic and culture writer, one of the few organized media training i was exposed to was the now-defunct IN Nollywood Film Fellowship. so, it's interesting been part of the Communiqué Editorial Bootcamp.
i am looking forward to the organized teachings, peer-to-peer conversations, and gaining insights from the faculty members.
congratulations to other selected journalists!
"Across Africa’s media and creative industries, there is no shortage of stories. What is missing is journalism that goes beyond events to explain the economics, incentives, and structural forces underneath. The Communiqué Editorial Bootcamp was designed to meet that need."
applied for this last month and got in!!!
will be using this month to write a long-form essay interrogating the mysterious and state-sanctioned dissapearnce of Abubakar Idris known as Dadiyata.
excited about this one!!!
@chibuzocartz invited me to come moderate this post-screening conversation. it was fun and engaging listening to @dikaofoma and @kuffyeyo talk about their films and the importance of alternative screening spaces for Nigerian independent films outside Lagos.
met wonderful people too
before cinema monopolised my attention, i was an avid consumer of African literature. as a young boy in Ajegunle, books provided me an opportunity to see beyond Ajegunle.
thus, when the debate around digital piracy was ongoing, i had to write an essay. and, the essay's title fittingly captured my thought about piracy and the conversation around it.
do read and share you thoughts.
link to read in story and bio.
thanks to Adetoun for the thorough edits and helpful comments that shaped this piece.
we are all familiar with the Showmax news. for Culture Custodian’s IndusTea, i did an analysis of the Showmax's new, importance and impact of Showmax on the continent, the dynamics of the Canal+ acquisition and what this shutting down means for Africans and the future of African media.
it's a long but IMPORTANT read.
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You’re invited to “The Art of Cinema,” a screening of experimental cinema, featuring boundary-pushing moving-image work, which we have curated for this year’s edition of Lagos Gallery Weekend.
On March 7th, 2026, we’ll be showing “Nkemakonam,” by Dika Ofoma (@dikaofoma ) and Ugochukwu Onuoha, and “Banana Boat,” by Kufreabasi Eyo (@kuffyeyo ), both of which explore visual abstraction, and the dynamic intersection of film and contemporary art.
Following the film-screening will be a post-screening discussion between the filmmakers Dika Ofoma and Kufreabasi Eyo. The conversation will be moderated by renowned film critic Seyi Lasisi (@seyivortex ).
#AngelsandMuse #ExperimentalFilm #FilmScreening #MovingImageArt #ContemporaryAfricanArt
few days ago, a Nigerian filmmaker stated that he makes films for "intellectuals and scholars", the video, my editor and others prompted me to write an essay response
will love to hear your thought(s) after reading.
link to read in bio and story.
South African Filmmakers are Fighting to Ensure the Survival of its Film Industry and Creative Economy
South African filmmkers have been protesting under the #Save SA Film Jobs since the beginning of the year. this is in response to the DTIC reluctance to give out grants meant to provide financial succor for producers and attract international film production which has economic impact on the South African film industry and creative economy.
the protesting filmmakers have protested against the DTIC, got invited by the SA Parliament and, as at yesterday, announced victory after a lengthy meeting featuring representative of the Save SA Film Jobs and SA law makers.
the details of the wins aren't clear yet but will be announced soon.
for The Culture Custodian , i documented the story of the protest and what it means for the SA film industry and creative economy.
this is a developing story.
link to read in bio and story.
