It is only fitting that Agbara Nla: The Return’s trailer ends with a biblical quote from Obadiah 1:17: “Upon Mount Zion, there shall be deliverance.” The film opens in cinemas on October 1, 2026, Nigeria’s Independence Day. Producer Chris Odeh told OYA that the date was initially chosen to take advantage of the long holiday... Read More
A few days ago, Kunle Afolayan put pen to paper on a head-turning deal by signing a partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Benin. Now, the question arises: “Is this just another ceremonial handshake?” We must ask what it really means. On the surface, this deal is about influence, economics, culture, and... Read More
On January 19, filmmakers, healthcare professionals, and creatives gathered for ÀJOSE: The Stories That Bind Us, a collaborative event aimed at addressing women’s reproductive health and bodily autonomy in Nigeria through storytelling. Presented by Ajose Nigeria, the initiative used film screenings and moderated panels to examine how cultural silence and social stigma continue to impact... Read More
In the last couple of years, I have personally experienced a surge in the amount of creative content produced by young people in their late teens and early twenties. To tell you the truth, this shift is amazing and revolutionary. Ranging from Tiktok to Instagram Reels and a million platforms you can think of, these... Read More