I Love Nollywood Podcast

Topic Discussed: Is RMD the best of a bad bunch? Or is he a genuine sex symbol?

Guest Appearance: Ufeli 

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Topic Discussed: How are characters developed in Nollywood?

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Topic Discussed: Someone needs to say cut!

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Topic Discussed: The hosts validate their ratings for Ojukokoro

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Topic Discussed: Are we looking at Nollywood in the wrong context?

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Topic Discussed: Taiwo and Femi celebrate reaching 20 episodes! 

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Topic Discussed: Taiwo and Femi discuss their history with Nollywood in a game.  

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Topic Discussed: Lagos state providing 1bn Naira funding for the film industry

This week we had a special guest on the pod! Kehinde Omotayo, Elder at Hackney Evangelical Reformed Church

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Topic Discussed: What movie would you make if Dave Chappelle gave you 100k? 

This week we had a special guest on the pod! Comedian Funmbi Omotayo. 

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Topic Discussed: Colourism in Nollywood

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Topic Discussed: Are Nollywood film directors as invested in film/movie making as they should be?

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Topic Discussed: Are influencers diluting the industry? Are they stopping actors/actresses from progressing?

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Topic Discussed: The need for better storytelling in Nollywood movies. 

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Topic Discussed: Changes that need to be made to elevate Nollywood.

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Topic Discussed: Is Nollywood ready to win an Oscar? What would it mean for the industry?

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Our hosts celebrate reaching double figures in episodes!

Topic: Will the hype surrounding NollyBollywood Romcom, Namaste Wahala, live up to expectation? Find out on Valentine's Day. Send us your reviews. 

Films discussed:

• Lionheart (2018), Dir. Genevieve Nnaji   
• Mokalik (2019), Dir. Kunle Afolayan

Watch the movies and let us know if you agree with the scores.

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New week, new episode! 

Topic: Should Nollywood actor push to play "African" roles in Hollywood? 

Films discussed:

• The Bling Lagosians (2019), Dir. Bolanle Austen-Peters  
• Sugar Rush (2019), Dir. Kayode Kasum

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This week we discuss the length of Nollywood movies and how better story telling can help shorten it/make it more effective. Thoughts?

Films discussed:

• Kings of Boys (2018), Dir. Kemi Adetiba 
• Nimbe (2019), Dir. Tope Alake

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Following on from last week's episode, we discuss the fall out from Òlòtūré. Producer Mo Abudu released a statement dismissing claims from Toboro Mit-Ovuorie that the story is based on her life. What do you think?

We also analyse two movies starring award winning actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington. 

• The Set Up (2019), Dir. Niyi Akinmolayan
• The Arbitrition (2016), Dir. Niyi Akinmolayan

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New Year, New Episode!!! 

To kick off 2021, we continue our series on Kunle Afolayan movies.

Films discussed:

The Figurine (2009) The CEO (2016)

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This week we discuss Tobore Mit-Ovuorie, the inspiration behind the hit movie Oloture. Should she be compensated? Does the movie lose credibility now the you know the truth? Let us know your thoughts. 

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A strong but fair critique of 2 great Nollywood release:

1. Citation
2. Oloture

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