Nollywood Film Club

Nollywood Film Club's second official NollyFight. 00:00:00 - Mr C Yaps 00:01:02 - Introductions 00:05:29 - Rules Prelim 00:06:48 - What is the best Nollywood movie opening? 00:21:58 - Who is Nollywood's best use of an IG comedian? 00:38:41 - What is Nollywood's best crime film? 01:03:23 - Worst Nollywood Netflix Original Tiebreaker - 01:39:00 Speedround - 01:52:16

Nollywood Film Club discuss The One For Sarah written by Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy and directed by Lyndsey F. Efejuku. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:12 The Bad - 00:17:59 Pushback - 00:48:06 The Summary - 01:34:37 Synopsis - As a fashion designer recovers from trauma, her quest to regain her self-worth takes a few twisty turns through a series of relationships. Follow us on Twitter: @irokocr...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Jagun Jagun written by Adebayo Tijani and directed by Tope Adebayo & Adebayo Tijani and produced by Femi Adebayo Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:32 The Bad - 00:57:32 Pushback - 02:41:52 The Summary - 03:26:34 Synopsis - A young man determined to become a powerful warrior joins an elite army, encountering the wrath of a maniacal warlord and the love of a fierc...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Up North written by Chinaza Onuzo/Bunmi Ajakaiye and directed by Tope Oshin Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:29 The Bad - 00:14:26 The Summary - 00:52:06 Synopsis - Love, friendship, and family politics collide when a rebellious young heir is sent away to national service in northern Nigeria before he is allowed to inherit his father's assets. Follow us on Twit...

Nollywood Film Club discuss The Figurine written by Kemi Adesoye and directed by Kunle Afolayan Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:31 The Bad - 00:35:04 Pushback - 01:23:01 The Summary - 01:31:19 Synopsis - Two friends discover a mystical sculpture that bestows seven years of good luck on anyone that encounters it, but dark consequences come in the years that follow. Follow us on Twitter:   @ir...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Yahoo+ written and directed by Ebuka Njoku Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:43 The Bad - 00:58:36 Pushback - 01:46:13 The Summary - 02:11:26 Synopsis - After a lifetime of rivalry, two women find themselves once again at odds when they start food businesses on the same street Follow us on Twitter:  @irokoCritic

Nollywood Film Club discuss The Lost Okoroshi written by Africa Ukoh and Abba T Makama and directed by Abba T Makama Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:03:11 The Bad & Pushback - 00:17:38 Synopsis: The Lost Okoroshi is a 2019 Nigerian film produced, directed and edited by Abba Makama under the production studio of Osiris Film and Entertainment. The movie links the African traditional belief sy...

Nollywood Film Club discuss the Nollywood movies that have come out on the global streaming platforms in the first half of 2023.

Nollywood Film Club discusses The House Of Secrets written by Niyi Akinmolayan/Dolapo Adigun and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:44 The Bad - 00:30:39 Summary - 01:56:34 Synopsis - A sheltered woman's past comes back to haunt her when she's thrown in jail for being an accomplice to her spy lover, and 20 years later, a group rescue her from jail and sets u...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Battle On Buka Street written by Funke Akindele/Jack'enneth Opukeme/Stephen Oluboyo/Jemine Edukugho and directed by Funke Akindele/Tobi Makinde Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:58 The Bad - 00:56:12 Pushback - 01:43:55 The Summary - 02:08:50 Synopsis - After a lifetime of rivalry, two women find themselves once again at odds when they start food businesses on t...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Obara'm written by Stephen Okonkwo and directed by Kayode Kasum Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:10 The Bad - 00:28:05 The Summary - 02:12:50 Synopsis: After her estranged father's death, Oluchi, an up and coming musician is forced to confront her true self and her past mistakes. She reconnects with her daughter who she abandoned at a young age through thei...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Sista which was written and directed by Biodun Stephen Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:15 The Bad - 01:02:00 Pushback - 02:08:30 The Summary - 02:24:26 Synopsis - A struggling single mother faces her worst nightmare when the father of her children comes into their lives and completely steals their attention all for himself. Follow us on Twitter:  Iroko Critic

Nollywood Film Club discusses Passport written by Abosi Ogba and directed by Dimeji Ajibola Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:03:12 The Bad - 00:33:00 Pushback - 01:45:46 Summary - 01:48:49 Synopsis: A pair of men from vastly different backgrounds recruit a street-smart sidekick to help recover a stolen passport in time to catch an important flight. Follow us on Twitter:  Iroko Critic

Love In A Pandemic is written by Bolanle Ayodele, Amaka Chidioka, Abosi Ogba and directed by Akay Mason Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good: 00:02:15 The Bad: 00:23:34 Summary 01:26:31 Synopsis: When the world comes to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a misdialled call sparks off a relationship between two strangers, Bolanle and Alex. However, they soon start to face unavoidable problems. Follow us...

Ile Owo is written and directed by Dare Olaitan Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good: 00:01:55 The Bad: 00:27:34 Summary 02:17:31 Synopsis: Luckless in love, a young nurse finally meets the perfect mana handsome billionaire, only to learn that his family harbours some deep, dark secrets. Follow us on Twitter:  Iroko Critic

Samaria is written/directed by Chiemeka Osuagwu and The Way Things Happen is written by Dika Ofoma and Directed by Dika Ofoma/Ugochukwu Onuoha Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 Samaria The Good: 00:01:53 The Bad& pushback: 00:22:18 The Way Things Happen The Good 0:53:18 The Bad 01:30:07 Summary 01:44:17 Follow us on Twiiter  Iroko Critic

Nollywood Film Club discuss The Order of Things written by Mike Shelton/Sidney Esiri/Ajumoke Nwaeze and directed by Sidney Esiri Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:07 The Bad - 00:39:26 The Summary - 02:05:42 Synopsis - When family tradition dictates that his big brother must get married first, a frustrated fiancé gives his shy, perennially single sibling a makeover. Follow us on Twitter:  Irok...

A Simple Lie is directed by Biodun Stephen and written by Mannie Oiseomaye. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good: 00:01:31 The Bad: 00:20:15 Pushback 01:04:18 The Summary 01:25:44 Follow us on Twiiter Iroko Critic

Nollywood Film Club cooks the AMVCA and their nominations Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:04:54 The Bad - 00:12:42 The Summary - 02:01:29 Follow us on Twitter: Iroko Critic

Nollywood Film Club Discusses Female Characters in Nollywood Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 Best female Characters - 00:04:10 Worst female characters - 00:24:48 Female character tropes/archetypes - 00:55:48 Do men or women write female characters better? - 01:45:22 Final Thoughts: 02:30:47

Nollywood Film Club discuss Gangs Of Lagos written by Jadesola Osiberu/Kayode Jegede and directed by Jadesola Osiberu Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:00 The Bad - 01:38:25 Pushback - 03:24:22 The Summary - 04:05:42 Synopsis - When Obalola, Ify and Gift see their adoptive father murdered, they join a gang. With the start of election campaigns, the three friends are drawn into gang wars that d...

Nollywood Film Club discuss African Folktales Reimagined written and directed by Several African Filmmakers. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:48 The Bad - 01:09:44 Pushback - 02:03:15 The Summary - 02:18:24 Synopsis - Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love and mysticism. Follow us on Twitter: Iroko Critic

Nollywood Film Club discuss Romance in Nollywood Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good: 00:02:15 The Bad: 01:27:27 Summary 02:21:49 Follow us on Twitter: @irokoCritic

Nollywood Film Club discuss The Trade written and directed by Jade Osiberu Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:55 The Bad - 00:27:18 Pushback - 01:38:19 The Summary - 01:53:14 Synopsis - This is the story of a notoriously cunning kidnapper known only by name, who has ravaged the southern part of Nigeria for over a decade. \\\'Eric\\\' undertakes a job that brings the law closer than ever...

Nollywood Film Club discuss Jolly Roger written by Tunde Apalowo and directed by Walter 'Waltbanger' Taylaur Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:03:16 The Bad - 00:26:46 The Summary - 01:49:00 Synopsis - Karma, romance and corruption intersect after a chance encounter between an ordinary man and two crooked cops sets off a catastrophic chain of events. Follow us on Twitter: