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NONO & Rodrgio Inada’s Epic ‘Naija Odyssey’ for Whatsapp Reconciles the Fundamentals of Identity and Belonging

NONO & Rodrgio Inada layout the methodical juggling needed to pull off the ambitious multi-country production of their Giannis Antetokounmpo profile film.

Art & Fashion

Joshua Vii’s Thermal Dance Film ‘Entropy’ Is a Delirious Celebration of Pure Expression

We speak to Joshua Vii about experimenting with thermal images and the after wake of writhing movements for his exciting high-energy dance film.

Art & Fashion

Ridwan Adeniyi Abdullateef’s ‘Mataki’ Acutely Captures the Contrast Between Chaos and Control

Ridwan Adeniyi Abdullateef discusses blending chaotic-seeming shaky cam footage with smooth drone footage to showcase the unique dancing of the Baju tribe.

Live Action

A Young Girl Unwittingly Discovers the Underbelly of Lagos in Akinola Davies Jr’s Sundance-Winning Drama ‘Lizard’

Akinola Davies Jr reveals the challenges of shooting on-location in the intense Nigerian heat with 200 extras for his fantasy coming of age drama 'Lizard'.

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