CITATION

Eject ‐ ‐ November 22, 2020
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CITATION

Starring:  Temi Otedola, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Joke Silva, Ini Edo

Synopsis:  A bright student in Nigeria takes on the academic establishment when she reports a popular professor who tried to rape her. 

Review:

Moremi (Temi Otedola), an ambitious student, had her eyes on employment at the UN and therefore, she took her education quite seriously. She was an intelligent young woman who made it a point to participate in class. Things went awry when she made the mistake of becoming too familiar with Professor Lucien (Jimmy Jean Lewis). He was an accomplished instructor with a pristine reputation but strangely he lacked the skills to …

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DISCONNECT

Eject ‐ ‐ November 22, 2020
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DISCONNECT

Starring:  Brenda Wairmu, Nick Mutuma, Catherine Kamau, Pascal Tokodi

Synopsis:  Best friends, Celine and Josh, are navigating their way in the dating world but is romance with each other lurking beneath their platonic relationship? 

Review:

Celine and Josh have been friends since childhood and their relationship remained in the “friend zone.” They confided in each other about their dates – Celine was in an “open relationship” while Josh dated a woman who wasn’t wrapped too tight.  When their romances crumbled, Celine and Josh considered stepping their friendship up a notch.     

Let’s Talk. This is yet another movie that explored platonic relationships. Can …

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IN LINE

Eject ‐ ‐ November 22, 2020
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IN LINE

Starring:   Uzor Arukwe, Chris Attoh, Adesua Etomi, Sika Osei

Synopsis:  Recently released from prison, a man tries to reconnect with his wife unaware that she’s plotting against him.

Review:

Debo’s (Uzor Arukwe) first stop out of prison was naturally his home where he was welcomed with a party of family and friends. Although his wife, Kate (Adesua Etomi) kept the household financially afloat, their relationship was strained due to prior issues as well as his six-year absence. 

After a few weeks passed, Debo and Kate still had not connected in the bedroom. Debo believed she was cheating so he hired Bella (Sika Osei), …

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NIMBE

Recommended ‐ ‐ October 30, 2020
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NIMBE

Starring:  Chimezie Imo, Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola

Synopsis:  An alienated teenager finds acceptance in a gang involved with organized crime.

Review:

Nimbe (Chimezie Imo), a straight-laced teenager with good grades was sadly an outcast. The kids at school picked on him and at home he witnessed discord with his parents. Just when he was in need of a friend he met Ralph (Molawa Davis), a guy that interceded when he was being harassed by fellow students. They had an instant connection and soon after Ralph introduced him to drugs as a way to get by. 

Nimbe’s mother noticed a change in his behavior so …

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OLOTURE

Recommended ‐ ‐ October 30, 2020
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OLOTURE

Starring:  Sharon Ooja, Omawumi Megbele, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Omoni Oboli

Synopsis:  An investigative journalist goes undercover to unravel the underground world of human trafficking.

Review:

Oloture (Sharon Ooja), a journalist, accepted the assignment of masquerading as a prostitute to uncover the business of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. She befriended fellow call girl, Linda, who worked the job to provide for her family. Linda also introduced her virgin sister to the seedy business. The plan was for some of the women, who paid a fee, to go to Europe where they would earn more money as escorts to wealthy men. 

During the stint, Oloture documented …

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TATU

Recommended ‐ ‐ October 24, 2020
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TATU

Starring:  Rahama Sadau, Segun Arinze, Desmond Elliott, Toyin Abraham

Synopsis:  A mother desperate for a child gives birth thanks to the help of a ungodly priest but of course, the favor came with a huge price.   

Review:

Larayi’s (Toyin Abraham) strong desire for a child propelled her to make a deal with the devil. She consulted Narimana (Segun Arinze), the head priest of a cult, who ultimately gave her a daughter she named Tatuma (Rahama Sadau). But there was one stipulation – Larayi had to sacrifice the child on her twenty-first birthday. Larayi never had any intention of turning Tatu over to Narimana …

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NIGERIAN PRINCE

Recommended ‐ ‐ August 18, 2020
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NIGERIAN PRINCE

Starring:  Antonio J. Bell, Chinaza Uche, Tina Mba, Bimbo Manuel

Synopsis:  An American teenager sent to Nigeria against his will teams up with a con artist who promised him a plane ticket back home.  

Review:

Eze (Antonio J. Bell) found himself in Nigeria against his will when his mother sent him there to become familiar with his roots. He got into a bit of trouble while back in America and while he thought he was just visiting for four weeks, he learned his return ticket was canceled and he was due to stay for a year.

Feeling duped, Eze contacted his father for …

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SHINE YOUR EYES

Recommended ‐ ‐ August 15, 2020
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SHINE YOUR EYES

Starring:  O.C. Ukeje, Indira Nascimento, Paulo André, Barry Igujie

Synopsis:  A Nigerian musician travels to Brazil to search for his estranged brother, who is living a life very different than the one his family thought. 

Review:

In African tradition much is expected of the oldest male child, therefore Ikenna (Chudwudi Iwuji) had a special significance in his family. He moved from Nigeria to Brazil and then virtually disappeared. Out of concern, his mother sent Amadi (OC Ukege), the younger brother, to Brazil to find him.

Once in Brazil, Amadi hit the streets of Sao Paulo and fate brought him to a laptop that Ikenna …

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SERIOUSLY SINGLE

Recommended ‐ ‐ August 07, 2020
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SERIOUSLY SINGLE

Starring:  Fulu Mugovhani, Tumi Morake, Bohang Moeko, Yonda Thomas

Synopsis:  After a few failed relationships, a newly single woman tries to adapt her best friend’s carefree and uncommitted lifestyle. 

Review:

Dineo  (Fulu Mugovhani) got her heart broken on Valentine’s day but soon bounced back with a new relationship with Lunga (Bohang Moeko). Little did she know he was engaged to someone else which, once again, threw her back into the singles market. 

Her best friend, Noni (Tumi Morake) loved being single and led a life of casual sex. As far as Noni was concerned, this was the way to go as a single woman and …

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THE LETTER READER

Recommended ‐ ‐ July 31, 2020
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THE LETTER READER

Starring:  Bahle Mashinini, Nomalanga Shabane

Synopsis:  A young boy who reads letters to villagers develops a crush on one of the recipients.

Review:

The movie opens up to Siya (Bahle Mashinini), a young boy, on his way to a village to spend time with his grandmother. He was reluctant at first but his parents were experiencing marital issues and needed time to sort things out. Meanwhile, Nobuhle (Nomalanga Shabane) had just bid farewell to her husband as he headed to the city, long-term, for work. When Siya met Nobuhle in the village for the first time he was lovestruck.

Time passed and Nobuhle finally received …

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