The Exploring Nollywood Podcast

By Mimi Uvieghara

A journey into a fast rising industry, this podcast is a passionate analysis of Africa's Hollywood. So, if you are a lover, a casual fan or looking to dip your toes into a different medium, join your host Mimi and a plethora of friends, family and fans in exploring nollywood.

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Nollywood & I - Tosin Otudeko

The Exploring Nollywood PodcastApr 20, 2024

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Nollywood & I - Tosin Otudeko

Today we have a special episode of Nollywood and I. Mimi interviews the creative and very humble Tosin Otudeko, writer of The Wedding Party and producer of Over the Bridge.

Apr 20, 202447:03

The Nollywood Runs Girl Genre : Bad Gyals

Bad gyals do bad things all over Nollywood in what we call the Run girls genre. Join Mimi and Toni as they explore what they both admit is their favourite genre in Nollywood. Have you even heard of this genre? It's everywhere.

Dec 02, 202349:05

Ghen-Ghen! Nollywood's Action Genre

Mimi and Toni explore the exciting and thrilling action genre. Remember Issakaba? Most Wanted? They discuss both old classics and new show-stoppers.

Sep 02, 202337:17

Review Episode: Gangs of Lagos

Mimi and Toni are back to reviewing another newly released nollywood film, this time on Amazon. Join them as they take their usual honest, no-holds-barred approach to Gangs of Lagos

Gangs of Lagos is a Nigerian crime-action thriller produced and directed by Jade Osiberu, starring Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi, Iyabo Ojo, Demi Banwo, Chioma Akpotha, Zlatan Ibile, Bimbo Ademoye, Toyin Abraham, Yvonne Jegede, Yinka Quadri, Chike, Pasuma and a host of others.

May 06, 202330:43

Nollywood & I - Dianna Yekinni. Part 2

She's a scene stealer in every film. Mimi chats to the dynamic Diana Yekinni, a British-born actress with lots of personality and talent about her five years in Nollywood.

Bursting into Nollywood with the critically acclaimed Ije as the unforgettable Libby, Diana has lots to say about Nollywood and acting in general.

Catch her in Midsomer Murders s23, Ep 2 as Matty Bennett.

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Mar 25, 202326:30

Nollywood & I - Diana Yekinni

She's a scene stealer in every film. Mimi chats to the dynamic Diana Yekinni, a British-born actress with lots of personality and talent about her five years in Nollywood.

Bursting into Nollywood with the critically acclaimed Ije as the unforgettable Libby, Diana has lots to say about Nollywood and acting in general.

Catch her in Midsomer Murders s23, Ep 2 as Matty Bennett.

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Mar 18, 202332:24

Review Episode: Shanty Town

This is a review episode on the newly released Nollywood Netflix series Shanty Town. Join Mimi and Toni as they review the series in their honest no-holds-bared way. It's a whopper.

Shanty Town 2023. Directed by Dimeji Ajibola, written by ShirleyAnn Ede, Xavier Ighorodje, Ayomikun Paseda and Donald Tombia. Starring Richard Mofe Damijo, Nancy Isime, Ini Edo. Nse Ikpe-Etim, Sola Sobowale, Chidi Mokeme and many others.

Jan 28, 202329:59

Aug 19, 202230:08

New Nollywood, New Comedy

Let's discuss New Nollywood and new comedy. Mimi and Toni get to the bottom of Nigeria's new way of enjoying comedy and how it affects New Nollywood and Nigerians themselves.

Jul 30, 202231:47

Acting A Fool, Nollywood's Greatests

Where would Nollywood be without our great actors and actresses giving us the laughs? Join Mimi and Toni as they recall all the Nollywood mighty suns and upcoming stars of comedy.

Jul 23, 202225:21

The Comedic Sides of Nollywood

Mimi and Toni try to be funny(they fail?) as they delve into Nigerians and how they like to laugh. Nollywood has seen some great comedic talents and features, it's time to explore them!

Jul 14, 202230:23