Yoruba epic films have an irresistible appeal to them and now they're making a mainstream Nollywood comeback with King of Thieves, Aníkúlápó, Òrìṣà and Jagun Jagun. For the uninitiated, Ṣàngó is a ...

When you see African art in the United States, Brazil or the Caribbean, you are often looking at Yoruba culture. The film Bigger Than Africa brings that story t ...

In a bold move to preserve and promote the rich heritage of Yoruba culture, a non-profit, Illuminate Nigeria Development Network (INDN) is raising young documentary filmmakers and media professionals ...

With the release of 'Jagun Jagun', we highlight other indigenous titles to see. King of Thieves (Agesinkole) is a 2022 movie that tells the compelling story of Agesinkole, a bloodthirsty and ...

Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui impresses in Netflix's Anikulapo: A Ghoul Awakens, showcasing her versatility by speaking ...

It was excitement, glamour as people from different walks of life gathered in Lekki, Lagos to watch the screening of the epic film ‘Asiri Ade’ by Nollywood’s director, Adeoluwa Owu. ‘Asiri Ade’ ...

For decades, Yoruba cinema has drawn from the mystical world of witches, warlords, and traditionalists. These characters, vividly portrayed, have defined a genre and blurred the line between ...

Title from additional title screen. Preview copy. Smithsonian Institution, Human Studies Film Archives, 89.19.1. Originally produced on color film by William Bascom, during 1950-1951. "Edited film ...

The Yoruba movie industry is standing strongly behind Faithia Williams, following the passing of her mother. The Nigerian ...