Nollywood Bants focuses on the Nigerian film industry popularly known as Nollywood. Here we discuss the good, the bad and not so ugly parts of Nollywood. It's all love baby!
THE KING IS BACK…AGAIN: EXPECTATIONS AND PREDICTIONS
Kemi Adetiba’s hit, King Of Boys is returning to the big screens after a run on Netflix as a series.
The director announced the December release earlier this year and on this episode we will be discussing what we think the return will be like, So enjoy.
Also, we’re so glad to announce that you can now begin to watch episodes on Nollywood Bants on YouTube soon! Yep!
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Don’t forget to share this gospel you’ve found, we’re sharing the gospel of nollywood so you can share it as well.
Thank you🫶🏾✨
3 Mar 2025
EVERYBODY LOVES JENIFA: A FILM FOR THOSE WHO TRULY LOVE JENIFA OR FUNKE AKINDELE OR BOTH
Happy New year!!
I know you’ve been waiting to hear from me, well, it’s here!
We’re tarting the year Africa’s biggest film at the moment. ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’. I saw it at the cinemas on Christmas Day and I just knew I had to talk about it.
Guys have you see the movie yet? I believe it’s leaving the cinemas soon, you should see it.
Also, I’m so glad to announce that you can now begin to watch episodes on Nollywood Bants on YouTube! Yep!
Also, follow us on our socials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nollywoodbants_?igsh=MXVldW1sZWFmaTM4cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Twitter https://x.com/nollywoodbants?s=21
And you can follow me on my personal socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiah_japheth?igsh=NTAzYWdia2tnajZy&utm_source=qr
Twitter: https://x.com/josiah_japheth?s=21
Don’t forget to share this gospel you’ve found, we’re sharing the gospel of nollywood so you can share it as well.
Thank you🫶🏾✨
9 Oct 2024
FUNKE AKINDELE: THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF NOLLYWOOD’S FILM MARKETING.
You hear Funke Akindele is releasing a new film and you just know you’re on a ride for a great promotion run. Saw the the viral promotional video for the theatrical release of Akindele’s Jenifa and I had record this episode.
27 Sept 2024
HOUSE OF GA’A: MY MOST UNDERWHELMING NOLLYWOOD EPIC FILM
Finally watched Bolanle Austen-Peters’ ‘House of Ga’a’ and it turned out to be quite underwhelming, and it is my least favorite Nollywood Epic film tbh and I had to rant about it.🤧
11 Sept 2024
All of Us= Far from home+ Elite + One of Us Is Lying+ Blood and Water
Welcome back!!!
We’re back and hoping not to go away again.
Coming back this season, we’ll begin with a review of the most recent web series “All of Us”.
No long talk, enjoy!
28 Sept 2023
THE BLACK BOOK BANTS EPISODE
The Black Book, a Netflix origin directed by Editi Effiong, his first film actually. Well received home and abroad.
But you know we always have one or two to say about everything.
Enjoy!
4 Sept 2023
JAGUN JAGUN BANTS EPISODE
Femi Adebayo's Euphoria 360 studios tries to strike gold twice with Jagun Jagun, after King Of Thieves. I discuss the movie on this episode. Enjoy!!
9 Aug 2023
MOVIE REVIEW: YAHOO ➕
Ebuka Njoku' Debut film, Yahoo+ is this episode's topic of discussion, Enjoy!
18 Jul 2023
MOVIE REVIEW: HOUSE OF SECRET
Anthill studios' first release of the year, HOUSE OF SECRET, released on Amazon prime, is this week's focus of the show. Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, the psychological thriller with a not so popular cast as main characters was fun to dive into with my guest.
Enjoy!
11 Jul 2023
MOVIE REVIEW: BATTLE ON BUKA STREET
Myself and my guest dissected Battle on Buka street, Nollywood Highest grossing movie, directed by Funke Akindele, in this Family drama as she acts along sides Mercy Johnson, Tina Mba, Nkem Owoh, Sola Shobowale amongst others.
2 Jul 2023
MOVIE REVIEW: IJAKUMO; THE BORN AGAIN STRIPPER
Myself and a guest sat down to talk about the 2022 revenge thriller directed by Adebayo Tijani and produced and executively produced by Toyin Abraham who plays a major role too. Listen and enjoy!
19 Jun 2023
SKIT MAKERS IN NOLLYWOOD WITH PHIL BADUNG
Recently we've seen a lot of skit makers/ content creators in some of Nollywood films. For others it's just 1 or 2 film, while for some it's full blown transition from social media sensations to actors. On this episode of Nollywood bants, Myself and Phil Badung( an actor and content creator) sat to discuss how this affects the film industry. Also, you might find a few shades here and there lol. Enjoy!
11 Jun 2023
OVERCASTING ACTORS IN NOLLYWOOD
Every time a new Nollywood project is released, we end up having the same faces as lead in most of these projects. Why? That's what I discuss this week. Listen and share your thoughts.
4 Jun 2023
SISTA REVIEW
Biodun Stephen wears 3 hats to make the emotional rollercoaster that I really like.
She writes, directs and produces Sista starring Kehinde Bankole, Deyemi Okanlawon, Bisola Aiyeola etc.
This is nothing but my opinion.
28 May 2023
AMVCA 2023
The 9th edition of the AMVCA was held on 20th of may and on this episode I share some details about the event and also my thoughts.
Please enjoy!
30 Apr 2023
MOVIE REVIEW: A SIMPLE LIE
Biodun Stephen does her thing as usual, this time with a dramatic comedy of lies and secrets that gets exposed and leads to more lies being exposed.
PS. I might be the only person who likes the movie.
Enjoy and share feedback.
23 Apr 2023
#AMVCA9 NOMINATIONS
The nomination list for the 9th edition of the African Magic viewers Choice awards was released last week. On this segment I talk about the most popular categories. Enjoy.
19 Apr 2023
PILOT EPISODE: GANGS OF LAGOS REVIEW
A review of Jade Osiberu's most anticipated movie, Gangs of Lagos. Africa's first Amazon prime Original. Casts: Tobi Bakre, Chike, Adesau Etomi etc.
Enjoy!
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