CHIEF DADDY

Recommended ‐ ‐ July 30, 2020
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CHIEF DADDY

Starring:  Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwor, Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Nkem Owoh

Synopsis:  After the unexpected death of a wealthy businessman, his family, staff, and acquaintances huddle at his home for his last will and testament.  

Review:

Chief Daddy (Taiwo Obileye), a widely successful individual, unexpectedly died after a meal at the table. He was found by the house help and word soon spread that he passed. Those who were named in his will were called to meet at his home. In addition to family and staff, the meeting was made up of mistresses and illegitimate children that caused a bit of friction.  

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OKAFOR’S LAW

Recommended ‐ ‐ July 30, 2020
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OKAFOR’S LAW

Starring:  Omoni Oboli, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Ken Erics, Toyin Abraham

Synopsis:  A bet between male friends results in one of them trying to sleep with three of his ex-girlfriends within a three week timeframe. 

Review:

After sleeping with his ex-girlfriend who was currently engaged to someone else, Chuks, aka The Terminator (Blossom Chukwujekwu) attempted to get his two male friends to believe in Okafor’s Law. It’s a silly theory that states once a man has slept with a woman, he basically has a free pass to sleep with her continuously. 

Terminator bet his friends that he could seduce three of his ex-girlfriends. His friends chose …

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COLD FEET

Recommended ‐ ‐ July 19, 2020
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COLD FEET

Starring:  Joselyn Dumas, Jim Iyke, Enyinna Nwigwe, Beverly Baya

Synopsis:  A couple takes a spontaneous vacation where the wife runs into an old flame that she’s still very attracted to.  

Review:

It was Omoye’s birthday (Joselyn Dumas) and her husband, Mayowa (Jim Iyke) surprised her with a four-day trip to a resort. She was reluctant at first as duty called but her boss let her off the hook for a few days. 

While at the resort Mayowa (Jim Iyke) met Tare (Enyinna Nwigwe) while ordering drinks. The two men struck up a conversation and Tare confided that he was about to propose to …

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SYLVIA

Recommended ‐ ‐ July 19, 2020
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SYLVIA

Starring:  Zainab Balogun, Chris Attoh, Ini Dima-Okojie

Synopsis:  When a man ends a long-term relationship with an imaginary girlfriend to commit to his real life fiancee, his life is intruded upon with obsession and spiritual warfare. 

Review:

It all started when Richard (Chris Attoh) was a young boy. He developed a friendship with the imaginary Sylvia (Zainab Balogun), who he only saw in his dreams. Whenever they parted she handed him a red hibiscus, a symbol of their relationship. 

But Richard grew up, earned a degree, and had a successful career. The only thing missing was a wife when he met Ghemisola (Ini Dima-Okojie).  He …

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THE PERFECT PICTURE: 10 YRS LATER

Recommended ‐ ‐ July 10, 2020
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THE PERFECT PICTURE: 10 YRS LATER

Starring:  Jackie Appiah, Lydia Forson, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku

Synopsis:  After a decade, three women are now old friends but with brand new problems. 

Review:

The movie opens up with a sultry song with lyrics that paired well with the theme. The camera brought us to Akasi’s (Naa Ashorkor) anniversary party – a room full of celebrants. She had been married to Fela (Adjetey Anang) for ten years but beneath their happy smiles was a troubled marriage. Not only had they been trying to get pregnant for their entire marriage, Akasi was tired of having sex. 

Her closest pals, Aseye and Dede (Jackie Appiah & …

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SKIN

Recommended ‐ ‐ July 06, 2020
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SKIN

Starring:  Beverly Naya, Hilda Dokubo, Diana Yekinni

Synopsis:  In regard to colorism’s impact on society, this film reports on African women’s complexion issues and the skin bleaching phenomenon. 

Review:

Actress, Beverly Naya, returned to her hometown in Nigeria to examine African women’s desire to be lighter skinned. She shared her own insecurities that started when she was a young girl and then showcased others who spoke of their journeys to self-confidence.

Let’s Talk. This documentary started with defining the word “beauty.” Google defines it as “a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight.’ Therefore, …

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KASANOVA

Recommended ‐ ‐ June 28, 2020
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KASANOVA

Starring:  Wale Ojo, Iretiola Doyle

Synopsis:  After the death of his wife, a single father had given up on love until he met his son’s music teacher. 

Review:

Femi (Wale Ojo) indulged in the single life after the death of his wife. He thought women were like a game of chess and he didn’t take them seriously. Then he met Jessica (Iretiola Doyle) and his outlook changed. They started off on bad terms but after an apology their relationship blossomed. Their new love seemed to be going well until one of Femi’s old girlfriends arrived at his home unannounced. 

In the midst of the …

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ELEVATOR BABY

Eject ‐ ‐ June 28, 2020
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ELEVATOR BABY

Starring:  Toyin Abraham, Timini Egbuson, Shaffy Bello

Synopsis:  A spoiled rich guy gets stuck on an elevator with a loud mouth pregnant woman and panics when she goes into labor. 

Review:

Dare Williams (Timini Egbuson), lived the party life – late nights, drinking, and women. He was wealthy thanks to his mother’s generous allowance but when she became weary of his arrogance and irresponsible behavior she stopped funding him.  

Luckily, Dare was a college graduate and he decided to find work. One day when leaving an interview he got on an elevator with a pregnant woman he had exchanged words with earlier. The …

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4TH REPUBLIC

Recommended ‐ ‐ June 28, 2020
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4TH REPUBLIC

Starring:  Kate Henshaw, Enyinna Nwigwe, Linda Ejiofor

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Mabel King, a governor hopeful, challenges the victory of her incumbent after a bloody massacre at a polling site. 

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Mabel King (Kate Henshaw) was the people’s choice in the race for governor. She was a straight-laced, experienced woman, with a pristine reputation. The race was tight against a ruthless incumbent, Governor Sani, who was determined to maintain his seat. 

On the night before the election there was a mass shooting at a polling site located in a zone crucial to the outcome of the race. The electoral committee voided the votes for that region and declared …

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SKINNED

Recommended ‐ ‐ June 04, 2020
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SKINNED

Starring:  Van Vicker, Jasmine Burke, Brad James, Cycerli Ash, LisaRaye McCoy

Synopsis: 

A woman struggling with image insecurities bleaches her skin to further her career but later lives to regret it.  

Review:

Jolie (Jasmine Burke), a black woman, was born dark-skinned. She was darker than those in her household and it made her feel different. Verbal digs from peers about her complexion led her to bleach her skin for acceptance.  

Although Jolie carried her insecurities through adulthood she still became a successful model and got married. When she tried to conceive she discovered she was ill due to chemicals from bleaching creams she used. …

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