Nollywood Film Club

Nollywood Film Club discuss Ch3mistry written by Chidinma 'Didi Stories' Igbokweuche/Lord Josh and directed by Adenike ‘Olori Esho’ Adebayo. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:20 The Bad - 00:12:26 Pushback - 01:03:38 Summary - 01:32:42 Synopsis: A newly wed couple looks forward to having sex for the first time. However, things don’t go as planned because different issues/problems kept arising. Would they get their happily ever after? Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club Discuss Male Characters in Nollywood Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 Best male Characters - 00:02:54 Worst male characters - 00:48:26 Male character tropes/archetypes - 01:08:45 Future hopes - 02:05:36 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Water & Garri written by Comfort Emmanuel and directed by Meji Alabi Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:31 The Bad - 00:27:38 Pushback - 01:27:21 Summary - 01:59:56 Synopsis: The drama tells story of Aisha, an ambitious fashion designer, as she returns to her native home after 10 years away in the U.S., following a family bereavement. At home, things have changed — violence has escalated and tensions have been high. As she reconnects with family, old friends, and her past love, she must learn to live with her scars and confront the guilt she left behind. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Postcards, written by Ekenem Mowah-Eboh/Tiger Fire Rose and directed by Hamisha Daryani Ahuja Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:59 The Bad - 00:28:03 Pushback - 01:29:45 Summary - 01:18:51 Synopsis: When a Nigerian single mother travels to India for a medical checkup, her journey will end up touching the lives of everyone she meets Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss the community turning three/future plans and the film of the week - Strained. Strained was written by Onyinye Amadi and directed by Oke Oku Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 NFC Retrospective/plans - 00:06:49 Summary - 01:42:13 Pushback - 02:11:41 Synopsis: When Ebere's estranged mother comes to help out with her infant son, their strained relationship has an unexpected chance at rebirth. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss A Tribe Called Judah, written by Funke Akindele/Akinlabi Ishola/Collins Okoh and directed by Funke Akindele/Adeoluwa Owu Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:39 The Bad - 00:32:45 Pushback - 01:01:17 Summary - 01:18:51 Synopsis: A family plans to rob a mall but find armed robbers already inside when they arrive. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Bank Alert, written by Lucky Emmanuel Igbomor and directed by Akay Mason Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:59 The Bad - 00:28:07 Pushback - 01:10:26 Summary - 01:23:44 Synopsis: Sammy, a former crypto manager, loses his job after whistleblowing on company fraud. Blacklisted in finance, he faces desperation. His frustrated lawyer advises getting a loan to settle debts and save his marriage. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Casa De Novia, written by Niyi Akinmolayan/Saniye Alasia and directed by Uyoyou Adia Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:38 The Bad - 00:44:02 Pushback - 01:51:42 Summary - 01:58:36 Synopsis: Yo-yo finds a perfect, affordable mansion to solve her traffic problems, but it comes with a haunting twist—the ghost of Efosa, a businessman tied to the Igbinovia empire. Their unusual friendship leads to a world of mystery, love, rivalry, and murder. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Afamefuna written by Anyanwu Sandra Adaora and directed by Kayode Kasum Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:30 The Bad - 00:47:16 Pushback - 02:12:15 Summary - 02:47:41 Synopsis: After his friend is found dead, a prominent man is questioned by the police about their complex history together in the Igbo apprenticeship system. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss The Kujus Again written by Mannie Oiseomaye and directed by Biodun Stephen Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:59 The Bad - 00:13:04 Summary - 00:56:48 Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club catch up on films they have not talked about. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 Prime Dump - 00:03:04 Other Nollywood projects on any platform - 01:13:10 Non-Nollywood catch up - 01:55:23 Recommendations & Avoids - 02:27:30 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss A Green Fever written by Isaac Ayodeji and directed by Taiwo Egunjobi Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:22 The Bad - 00:35:35 Pushback - 01:29:38 Summary - 02:09:24 Synopsis: A suave realtor and his sick daughter, in the aftermath of a medical emergency, seek refuge in a mysterious mansion, unraveling unsettling secrets in the middle of nowhere. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre written by Sola Dada and directed by Kunle Afolayan Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:28 The Bad - 00:40:32 Pushback - 02:13:35 Summary - 03:03:14 Synopsis: In a race against time to avoid a dismal fate, traveller Saro returns to Ojumo with orders to complete a nearly impossible task. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Phone Swap, written by Kemi Adesoye and directed by Kunle Afolayan Mr C yaps: 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:28 The Bad - 01:08:52 Pushback - 01:41:52 Summary - 02:12:40 Synopsis: Two people, an arrogant businessman and a fashion designer, accidentally switch phones in an airport and reluctantly attempt to help each other. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Potato Potahto. It was written & directed by Shirley Frimpong Mr C yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:10 The Bad - 00:13:53 Other things - 00:34:31 Summary - 00:41:50 Synopsis - Tony and Lulu, a divorced couple, decide to live in the same house. However, their life turns upside down when Tony brings in a female housekeeper and Lulu retaliates by hiring an attractive man. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss The Meeting, written by Tunde Balola/Mildred Okwo and directed by Mildred Okwo Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:28 The Bad - 01:08:52 Pushback - 01:41:52 Summary - 02:12:40 Synopsis: Makinde is at the mercy of political patronage when he tries to secure a government contract. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Orisa, written and directed by Odunlade Adekola. Mr C yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:03:53 The Bad - 00:26:03 Pushback - 01:10:49 Summary - 01:33:11 Synopsis: A king begins losing respect for the gods and his people, putting the kingdom at risk. The queen must help fight a dangerous terrorist and save the land from captivity. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Dinner, written and directed by Jay Franklyn Jituboh Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:01:59 The Bad - 00:29:21 Pushback - 01:22:48 Summary - 02:15:21 Synopsis: A guy invites his childhood friend for dinner with his family but everything goes haywire when they start discovering secrets about each other's relationships. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss A Weekend To Forget, written by Joy Isi Bewaji and directed by Damola Ademola. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:21 The Bad - 00:31:16 Pushback - 01:37:18 Summary - 01:55:34 Synopsis: Seven friends reunite for a weekend getaway after years of being apart. However, things don't go as smoothly as they'd hoped, as old tensions and unresolved issues resurface. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support

Nollywood Film Club discuss Adire, written by Jack'enneth Opukeme and directed by Adeoluwa Owu. Mr C Yaps - 00:00:00 The Good - 00:02:08 The Bad - 00:56:24 Pushback - 02:19:01 Summary - 02:31:50 Synopsis - A sex-worker-turned-entrepreneur moves to a small town and launches her own lingerie business, only to draw the ire of a preacher's wife. Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@irokocritic⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iroko-critic/support