“The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” — George Orwell Hollywood seems to be delving into African history, making movies about the continent’s past. They feature Black actors and actresses, but many are not truly African themselves. While the cast may include Black actors, they are often not indigenous Africans, who would have a better understanding of the stories…

After watching House of Ga’a a few months ago, I was kind of reluctant to watch Lisabi, The Uprising. Thank goodness, I did, it was indeed a great watch! Ibrahim Chatta has been a recurring actor in Yoruba historical movies and he has been doing well playing his roles. When I saw him in the first scene, I knew the movie had potential to be good. From the first scene,…

Sometime earlier this month, I was trying to pick something to watch on Netflix. I didn’t have anything in mind but the captivating cover of “Kaos” drew me in. Then I watched a bit of the trailer, inquisitive me, I downloaded the whole season straight up. Since Netflix has decided to starve us with Sandman, I was eager to consume something mythological and mystical. The movie was the right pick…

A new star has risen in the world of Yoruba cinema. “Lisabi: The Uprising,” directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, tells the captivating story of Lisabi, the Egba farmer who led a rebellion against the oppressive Oyo Empire in the 18th century. This historical epic is a visual feast, with stunning cinematography, costumes, and set design that transport viewers to ancient Oyo. Lateef Adedimeji delivers a powerful performance as Lisabi, capturing the…