LIGHT IN THE DARK

Recommended ‐ June 03, 2020

Starring: Rita Dominic, Kalu Ikeagwu, Kiki Omeili, Bimbo Ademoye, Joke Silva

Synopsis: 

A home invasion sends a couples marriage into disrepair after an eleven year union.

Review:

Jumoke and Emeka (Rita Dominic & Kalu Ikeagwu) were married despite familial opposition. They had a daughter and a love that was still going strong after eleven years. Emeka’s mother never accepted the marriage but she longed for a grandson, and to appease her, Jumoke and Emeka were trying for a son.  

An unexpected home invasion occurred where Jumoke was attacked. It left a bitter taste and a deep hole in the marriage. Adding to the fire, …

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AZALI

Starring: Asana Alhasan, Akofa Edjeani, Adjetey Anang, Ama K. Abebrese

Synopsis: 

A fourteen year-old girl avoids a prearranged marriage and escapes to the slums of Accra where life proved to be even more challenging. 

Review:

Amina (Asana Alhasan) lived in a village with her family. They lived a life of modest means and her mother desired a better life for her. Her grandmother had been accepting gifts from a man who had hoped to impress them into allowing him to marry Amina. The marriage would have been a means of financial stability for Amina but her mother was against it. To avoid the marriage, …

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THE DELIVERY BOY

Starring: Jammal Ibrahim, Jemima Osunde, Charles Etubiebi, Jude Chukwuka

Synopsis: 

With the help of a prostitute a suicide bomber sets out to perform his last act of violence. 

Review:

Joseph’s life (Jammal Ibrahim) didn’t have a good start. He was raised in an orphanage and when he was finally adopted there was an agenda at the root. His new father changed his name to Amir, taught him a new religion, and sent him to a camp where he trained to be a suicide bomber. 

Some time later, Amir was ordered to carry out a suicide bombing but instead escaped to carry out his own agenda. …

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ALL ABOUT LOVE

Eject ‐ May 09, 2020

Starring:  Chris Attoh, Katlego Danke, Enyinna Nwigwe, Zenande Mfenyana 

Synopsis: 

A no-nonsense woman took matters into her own hands when her boyfriend’s female friend remained a constant in their lives. 

Review:

Ryan and Mabel (Chris Attoh & Zenande Mfenyana) were in a committed relationship and all was going well except for one thing – Sarah (Katlego Danke). Sarah had been close friends with Ryan since elementary school and neither saw a need to end their long-term friendship. But this left Mabel in a precarious position.

The subplot focused on Ryan’s friend, George (Enyinna Nwigwe). George wasn’t as loyal a friend as Sarah as he owed Ryan …

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BABY MAMAS

Starring: Salamina Mosese, Thembisa Mdoda, Kay Smith, Dineo Ranaka

Synopsis: 

Four career women experience baby mama drama but at the core they all desired a happy ending for the future. 

Review: Toli (Salamina Mosese) had a seven year old son and his father, Tumi (Sthembisa Khoza) contributed to his care. While Tumi professed his love to Toli, she took up with another man. Chantel (Kay Smith) just found out she was pregnant but fatherhood was something her boyfriend wasn’t ready for. 

Sandy (Thembisa Mdoda) still held a torch for her daughter’s father but sadly, he was about to marry someone else. Lastly, Joy (Dineo …

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SEVEN AND A HALF DATES

Recommended ‐ May 09, 2020

Starring: Mercy Johnson, Jim Iyke, Bayray McNwizu

Synopsis: 

A career woman living in a culture where marriage is expected accepts her father’s help in finding a mate. 

Review:

Bisola (Mercy Johnson) was caught up in work. She was perfectly content with being single until her sister got engaged. This was when her mother pressured her to find a husband too. Her father offered to hook her up with ten dates, who were the sons of his colleagues, but Bisola was reluctant. After some consideration she accepted her father’s offer and attended a few blind dates.  

The first six dates were disappointing but as Bisola …

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THE BRIDGE

Recommended ‐ April 18, 2020

Starring:  Chiding Ekile, Ademola Adedoyin, Tina Mba, Kunle Afolayan

Synopsis: 

Dismissing a tribal feud between their families. a young couple eloped and caused matters to further escalate. 

Review:

Life looked up for Stella (Chidinma Ekile) who was a doctor and in love with boyfriend, Obadare (Ademola Adedoyin). Both were from prominent families but of different tribes. Their parents vehemently opposed their courtship due to cultural prejudices so they secretly wed without the blessing of their parents. When their families learned of their marriage, things went downhill fairly fast.

Let’s Talk. This movie is not at all what I expected. It started out as one of …

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POTATO POTAHTO

Recommended ‐ April 17, 2020

Starring:  Joselyn Dumas, OC Ukege, Joke Silva

Synopsis: 

A divorced couple refuses to split one last marital asset – their home, and they continue living together despite the end of their marriage. 

Review:

Lulu and Tony (Joselyn Dumas & OC Ukege) were done. Their two year marriage ended in divorce but both were unwilling to part ways with the home they purchased as a couple. They decided to live together as singles, each with designated areas of the home. When Tony hired a beautiful woman as house help, Lulu struck back and hired a sexy hunk for herself. But the games came to a halt …

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ISOKEN

Recommended ‐ April 17, 2020

Starring:  Dakore Akande, Joseph Benjamin, Marc Rhys, Tina Mba, Lydia Forson

Synopsis: 

A Nigerian woman weary of pressure to marry suddenly has two men to choose from – a black businessman and a white journalist. 

Review:

In a culture where marriage is expected, Isoken (Dakore Akande) was just fine with her single status at age thirty-four. It was thanks to her mother playing matchmaker that she met Osaze (Benjamin Joseph). 

Osaze was a dream – handsome, unmarried, and successful. They had instant chemistry and the two spent time together.  But then Isoken met Kevin (Marc Rhys), a white man that she was unexpectedly attracted to. Just as …

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JOY

Recommended ‐ April 17, 2020

Starring:  Joy Anwulika Alphonsus, Precious Mariam Sanusi

Synopsis: 

A Nigerian prostitute seeks to end her sordid career while undertaking a teenage girl looking to learn the ropes of the trade.

Review:

Joy (Joy Alponsus), worked as a call girl for many years before meeting Precious, a teen who had just arrived in Austria for the same line of work. Both were from Nigeria and had participated in rituals which caused them to believe they would encounter misfortune if they didn’t continue down this path. 

Joy was chosen by the Madame to guide Precious. At first, young Precious (Precious Sanusi) had a hard time accepting the realities …

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