Topic Discussed: Is it harsh to criticise Nollywood? Was 2000 the golden era of Nollywood? 

Films Reviewed:

• Chief Daddy (2022), Dir. Niyi Akinmolayan
• Eyimofe (2020), Dir. Chuko Esiri & Arie Esiri

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Topic Discussed: Our hosts are joined by fellow Nollywood enthusiasts, Iroko Critics to discuss the industry and much more. 

Films Reviewed:

• Amina (2021), Dir. Izu Ojukwu

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Topic Discussed: The controversy surrounding the lack of Hausa in the Amina movie?

Films Reviewed:

• Gone (2020), Dir. Daniel Ademinokan

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Topic Discussed: After a year of podcasting, what have we learnt about Nollywood?

Films Reviewed:

• Swallow (2021), Dir. Kunle Afonlayan

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Topic Discussed: Do we make too many movies? There were 635 movies made in the last 3 months. 

Films Reviewed:

• Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020), Dir. Funke Akindele & JJC Skillz

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Topic Discussed: Which Nollywood actors/actresses would you cast to voice the Lion King characters? Should Nollywood invest in animation?

Films Reviewed:

• New Money (2018), Dir. Tope Oshin
• Quam's Money (2020), Dir. Kayode Kasum

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Topic Discussed: Nigeria being at the forefront of entertainment

Films Reviewed:

• Sanitation Day (2021), Dir. Seyi Babatope           
• 76 (2016), Dir. Izu Ojukwu

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Topic Discussed: Is a movie about HushPuppi a good idea? Films Reviewed:

• Clash (2020), Dir. Pascal Atuma          
• Mama Drama (2020), Dir. Seyi Babatope

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Topic Discussed: Is RMD the best of a bad bunch? Or is he a genuine sex symbol?

Guest Appearance: Ufeli 

Films Reviewed:

• Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story (2020), Dir. Ramsey Nouah         
• Hakkunde (2017), Dir. Oluseyi Amuwa

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Topic Discussed: How are characters developed in Nollywood?

Films Reviewed:

• Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards (2020), Dir. Kayode Kasum        
• Confusion Na Wa (2013), Dir. Kenneth Gyang

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Topic Discussed: Someone needs to say cut!

Films Reviewed:

• Gold Statue (2019), Dir. Tade Ogidan       
• Small Chops (2020), Dir. Robert O. Peters

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Topic Discussed: The hosts validate their ratings for Ojukokoro

Films Reviewed:

• One Night in Lagos (2021), Dir. Ekene Som Mekwunye       
• Strain (2020), Dir. Uduak-Obong Patrick

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Topic Discussed: Are we looking at Nollywood in the wrong context?

Films Reviewed:

• A Place in the Stars (2014), Dir. Steve Gukas      
• Ojukokoro: Greed (2016), Dir. Dare Olaitan

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Topic Discussed: Taiwo and Femi celebrate reaching 20 episodes! 

Films Reviewed:

• The Wedding Party (2016), Dir. Kemi Adetiba     
• Okafor's Law (2016), Dir. Omoni Oboli

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Topic Discussed: Taiwo and Femi discuss their history with Nollywood in a game.  

Films Reviewed:

• This Lady Called Life (2020), Dir. Kayode Kasum    
• Seven (2019), Dir. Tosin Igho

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Topic Discussed: Lagos state providing 1bn Naira funding for the film industry

This week we had a special guest on the pod! Kehinde Omotayo, Elder at Hackney Evangelical Reformed Church

Films Reviewed:

• Doctor Bello (2013), Dir. Tony Abulu    
• Oloibiri (2015), Dir. Curtis Graham

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Topic Discussed: What movie would you make if Dave Chappelle gave you 100k? 

This week we had a special guest on the pod! Comedian Funmbi Omotayo. 

Films Reviewed:

• Potato Potatho (2017), Dir. Shirley Frimpong-Manso    
• God Calling (2018), Dir. BB Sasore

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Topic Discussed: Colourism in Nollywood

Films Reviewed:

• Catch.er (2017), Dir. Walter Taylaur   
• Who's the Boss (2020), Dir. Chinaza Onuzo

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Topic Discussed: Are Nollywood film directors as invested in film/movie making as they should be?

Films Reviewed:

• Merry Men (2018), Dir. Toka Mcbaror  
• Merry Men 2 (2019), Dir. Moses Inwang

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Topic Discussed: Are influencers diluting the industry? Are they stopping actors/actresses from progressing?

Films Reviewed:

• Nigerian Prince (2018), Dir. Faraday Okoro   
• In Line (2017), Dir. Tope Oshin

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