Nollywood Film Club

Nollywood film club discuss Big Nunu's Little Heist written and directed by Andy 'Admiral' Kasrils Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:07 The Bad - 00:09:37 Pushback - 00:16:26 Summary - 00:30:21 Synopsis: An ex-soldier turned deliveryman is dragged into a local kingpin's bumbling gang to pull off a daring heist in an infamous South African township. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠@irok...

well... It is what it says on the tin. Please enjoy Nollywood Film Club discussing their (mostly) "Unpopular Opinions" Mr & Mrs C Yap: 00:00:00 The rules: 00:01:59 The show begins: 00:03:43

Nollywood film club discuss With Difficulty Comes Ease written and directed by Korede Azeez. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:03:08 The Bad - 00:41:03 Pushback - 01:04:54 Summary - 01:26:23 Synopsis: Zainab, a recently widowed Muslim woman, endures the suffocating confines of her mother-in-law's home where she must remain until the end of her mandatory mourning period. Burdened with financia...

Nollywood film club discuss House Of Ga'a written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:13 The Bad - 00:45:25 Pushback - 01:58:59 Summary - 02:15:28 Synopsis: In this historical action drama, a ruthless kingmaker reigns over the Oyo Empire until he is deposed by his son. Follow us on Twitter: @irokocritic

Nollywood film club discuss Onye Egwu written by Victor Alabi/Jack Emmett Opukeme/Stephen Oluboyo and directed by Uche Jombo Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:51 The Bad - 00:24:17 Pushback - 01:12:16 Summary - 01:32:30 Synopsis: Onyewe follows Nedu on his quest to become a professional footballer. Fortunately, he is requested by a famous player, but has to choose between his dream and his edu...

Nollywood Film club looks back at 2024 so far Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 Best of the year - 00:03:19 Worst of the year - 18:58:03 NFC Score disagreements - 00:43:18 Other recommendations - 01:04:55 Summary - 01:06:28 NFC Score Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic

Nollywood film club discuss Oloture: The Journey written by Craig Freimund and directed by Kenneth Gyang Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:04:07 The Bad - 00:14:50 Pushback - 00:48:12 Oloture 1 vs Oloture 2 - 00:52:24 Summary - 01:21:58 Synopsis: Working undercover as a sex worker in Nigeria, a young journalist out to expose corruption fights for her life as she forges a path to Europe. Follow us...

Nollywood film club discuss Funmilayo Ransome Kuti written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:04 The Bad - 00:33:44 Pushback - 01:37:13 Summary - 02:01:13 Synopsis: "Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti" explores the life of Fela Kuti's mother, a trailblazing women's rights activist in Nigeria. The film traces her journey from being th...

Nollywood film club discuss Momiwa written by Gift Collins/Biodun Stephen and directed by Biodun Stephen Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:09:01 The Bad - 00:33:45 Pushback - 00:52:30 Summary - 00:56:27 Synopsis: A beloved housekeeper brings joy until the wife returns, stirring tension and rivalry for affection within the family Follow us on Twitter: @irokocritic

Nollywood Film Club discuss A Father's Love written by Sifa Asani Gowon and directed by Sebastian Ukwa Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:29 The Bad - 00:47:32 Pushback - 01:27:28 Summary - 01:50:38 Synopsis: They’ve already got more problems than they have solutions. Three kids, one with Sickle Cell Anemia. Pressure mounting & only so many hours in the day to make enough so the family...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Kill Boro written by Priye Diri and directed by Courage Obayuwana Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:30 The Bad - 00:51:47 Pushback - 01:53:11 Summary - 02:51:51 Synopsis: A desperate son and debt-ridden father fight for their lives. Set in Azuama, a rustic town by the river, in an oil-rich state, “Kill Boro” tells the harrowing story of Elijah, a young boy burdened...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Ch3mistry written by Chidinma 'Didi Stories' Igbokweuche/Lord Josh and directed by Adenike ‘Olori Esho’ Adebayo. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:20 The Bad - 00:12:26 Pushback - 01:03:38 Summary - 01:32:42 Synopsis: A newly wed couple looks forward to having sex for the first time. However, things don’t go as planned because different issues/problems kept...

Nollywood Film Club Discuss Male Characters in Nollywood Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 Best male Characters - 00:02:54 Worst male characters - 00:48:26 Male character tropes/archetypes - 01:08:45 Future hopes - 02:05:36

Nollywood Film Club discuss Water & Garri written by Comfort Emmanuel and directed by Meji Alabi Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:31 The Bad - 00:27:38 Pushback - 01:27:21 Summary - 01:59:56 Synopsis: The drama tells story of Aisha, an ambitious fashion designer, as she returns to her native home after 10 years away in the U.S., following a family bereavement. At home, things have changed...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Postcards, written by Ekenem Mowah-Eboh/Tiger Fire Rose and directed by Hamisha Daryani Ahuja Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:59 The Bad - 00:28:03 Pushback - 01:29:45 Summary - 01:18:51 Synopsis: When a Nigerian single mother travels to India for a medical checkup, her journey will end up touching the lives of everyone she meets Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Nollywood Film Club discuss the community turning three/future plans and the film of the week - Strained. Strained was written by Onyinye Amadi and directed by Oke Oku Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 NFC Retrospective/plans - 00:06:49 Summary - 01:42:13 Pushback - 02:11:41 Synopsis: When Ebere's estranged mother comes to help out with her infant son, their  strained  relationship has an unexpected chance...

Nollywood Film Club discuss A Tribe Called Judah, written by Funke Akindele/Akinlabi Ishola/Collins Okoh and directed by Funke Akindele/Adeoluwa Owu Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:39 The Bad - 00:32:45 Pushback - 01:01:17 Summary - 01:18:51 Synopsis: A family plans to rob a mall but find armed robbers already inside when they arrive. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic

Nollywood Film Club discuss Bank Alert, written by Lucky Emmanuel Igbomor and directed by Akay Mason Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:59 The Bad - 00:28:07 Pushback - 01:10:26 Summary - 01:23:44 Synopsis: Sammy, a former crypto manager, loses his job after whistleblowing on company fraud. Blacklisted in finance, he faces desperation. His frustrated lawyer advises getting a loan to settle debt...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Casa De Novia, written by Niyi Akinmolayan/Saniye Alasia and directed by Uyoyou Adia Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:38 The Bad - 00:44:02 Pushback - 01:51:42 Summary - 01:58:36 Synopsis: Yo-yo finds a perfect, affordable mansion to solve her traffic problems, but it comes with a haunting twist—the ghost of Efosa, a businessman tied to the Igbinovia empire. Their...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Afamefuna written by Anyanwu Sandra Adaora and directed by Kayode Kasum Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:30 The Bad - 00:47:16 Pushback - 02:12:15 Summary - 02:47:41 Synopsis: After his friend is found dead, a prominent man is questioned by the police about their complex history together in the Igbo apprenticeship system. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@irokocri...

Nollywood Film Club discuss The Kujus Again written by Mannie Oiseomaye and directed by Biodun Stephen Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:59 The Bad - 00:13:04 Summary - 00:56:48 Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic

Nollywood Film Club catch up on films they have not talked about. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 Prime Dump - 00:03:04 Other Nollywood projects on any platform - 01:13:10 Non-Nollywood catch up - 01:55:23 Recommendations & Avoids - 02:27:30

Nollywood Film Club discuss A Green Fever written by Isaac Ayodeji and directed by Taiwo Egunjobi Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:22 The Bad - 00:35:35 Pushback - 01:29:38 Summary - 02:09:24 Synopsis: A suave realtor and his sick daughter, in the aftermath of a medical emergency, seek refuge in a mysterious mansion, unraveling unsettling secrets in the middle of nowhere. Follow us on Twitter...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre written by Sola Dada and directed by Kunle Afolayan Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:28 The Bad - 00:40:32 Pushback - 02:13:35 Summary - 03:03:14 Synopsis: In a race against time to avoid a dismal fate, traveller Saro returns to Ojumo with orders to complete a nearly impossible task. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @irokocritic

Nollywood Film Club discuss Phone Swap, written by Kemi Adesoye and directed by Kunle Afolayan Mr C yaps: 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:28 The Bad - 01:08:52 Pushback - 01:41:52 Summary - 02:12:40 Synopsis: Two people, an arrogant businessman and a fashion designer, accidentally switch phones in an airport and reluctantly attempt to help each other. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @irokocritic