The Chronicles of Agent's episode one
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G6Adcgz1qs?si=xQuB-PF-j-0h12r7

oyaskii:
If I have my way, i will ban any movie from Asaba because what the actual F, are those Mfs even doing making movies over there? 😩😩.

They write, direct, cast any riff raff they see on the streets, do principal photography, edit, and release all inside a week 😩.

They saturate the market with rubbish, and dance around the same nonsensical 5 plot that makes absolutely zero sense.

The only reason Africa Magic (which is an absolute dead channel anyway) insists on them, it's because they pay close to nothing in royalties, airing them, they are even given the garbage free promo. Instead of paying huge distribution fees for movies with actual quality.

Apart from that, they have the audience. You will see a person in her 60s, 70s idly watching asaba just because her son or daughter is bouyant to pay for GOTV subscription. Their audience lack critical reasoning and that is why the industry is thriving and raking revenues. Yet 90% of their films are quantity over quality

oyaskii:


You should know Nigerians by now. They are always seeking the next gold whilst still exploring the one in their hands. That particular niche of story seems to be the biggest pull of Netflix's money now, who themselves want a footprint here of projects grounded in our culture and rich history. The spamming would have been worthwhile if these movies had any semblance of depth.
Again, this stems from the reason i gave in the previous paragraph. Old Yoruba filmmakers used to tell these stories you crave but this was way back in the days, so low quality and an hairline budget , but they actually used to be good and historically factual, i actually enjoyed quite a few. But since Kunle Afolayan seemed to have struck gold with Aníkúlápó, all other filmmakers have been trying to replicate it by making movies along that line, sadly, all other stories around the Yoruba lore, will have to wait 😔.

That Anikulapó, I've downloaded it since it came out for two years now but don't know why I've refused to watch it. Nollywood no dey freak me sha. This House of Gaa, and Ransome Kuti I watched sef was with friends at home on TV. If to say it was just me, I know I wouldn't watch it on my own.

Bruhh, to be totally honest, the Yorubas and Igbos practically own filmmaking here, so filmmakers from other parts of the country lack the pull to attract the kind of "modern investment" it would take, to properly tell these stories, hence less incentive for them and i am not sure the country is tribally and religiously sane enough for a Yoruba or Igbo filmmaker to tell the story of the Benin Empire, i can't even imagine the uproar if they even make the slightest mistake. The biggest filmmaker from Edo, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, made a film about the "1897 invasion of the Benin Kingdom by the British", that was actually good but bro couldn't sell the film to a major distribution company, albeit in times without streaming platforms boom. He couldn't recoup his investment and he just left the scene.

Damn true. I remember this movie so vividly. It's my best historical Nollywood film till date. I've watched that movie many times and it almost always feel like I'm just watching it for the first time. Tells you how compelling and personal that film was.
yeah, you could tell in the story that it was a personal tale and the filmmaker tried to be painstakingly true to history and facts and research.
Top top film I really recommend especially to fellow Edos. A movie I always wished was on a bigger budget and more popularity with general audience.
I'd really love a remake of that film with a bigger push. If that movie was to come out today it would have been very big and pushed for more Benin Kingdom tales. Just sad the man wasn't that lucky.
I knew the film wasn't really successful but it's the first time I'm hearing about the filmmaker leaving the scene because of that failure.
So the man ain't into filmmaking no more??

Yeah, I know the responsibility of telling your own history rests on the shoulders of the children of that culture. That's why I don't really blame present Nollywood that much, the Yorubas are telling their own stories quality or not. I'm just surprised an Edo filmmaker hasn't risen in this times of "streaming largesse" and capitalised on it. Especially with the tons of rich history in the ancient Benin Kingdom. Those stories just looks like easy way to print money.

Bruhhh, You don't want to be in a room with a Nigerian Film exec that has Netflix wallet to burn. They don't listen to anything you have to say. You present them with a story, they redo 90% of it, and tell you, if you want your name to be on Netflix, just relax and let's do it my way, if you agree, the movie comes out lacking substance and you are blamed, if you don't agree, you lose money, get blacklisted in the industry and lose international exposure because of one stubborn film exec. That's why most Film exec just go ahead, and double as director, cinematography, casting, and costume in their film!, giving rise to subpar projects but hey, it's on Netflix 😩.

I've noticed Nollywood to be flourishing these days in terms of revenue and production quality. Many movies seems to be getting theatrical releases and look to be making decent money from it based on the numbers I see for new films. Raking around #50mn to #100mn in naija cinema for a well marketed movie ain't novel no more. That's why I'm hoping for more risky stories and depth.
At least the quality seems to be moving away from the useless shite we consume on Africa Magic and direct to video mindset.

Even this "House of Gàà" , a freelance filmmaker on twitter back then, decimated all that was wrong with it from the trailer alone, months before it even released and instead of take notes, industry bigwigs were calling for his head. They were wrong costumes and the actors actually using "Lagos accent" for a supposed Oyo film. A little effort into research and they would have known that though, Yoruba is the common language of the South west, but each region speaks it distinctly. An Ondo speaks different from an Oyo person, even within Ondo, they are distinct differences within the same Yoruba dialect with each region. These little details matters when telling a story as grounded in culture as this. The original one before this called, "Bashòrun Ogà" was more grounded in the nuances of the subject matter than this, despite the low visual quality and it coming out some 20 years ago...

It was obvious the makers of House of Gaa was more concerned about the flashy part of the lore. Only, Bashorun Gaa felt like the well fleshed out character. The rest were just on background and lacked much depth except Olaotan.

Anyhow sha I know say e go tey before I watch Nollywood again sha. Maybe, I'll just rush and cop out Anikulapó just out of curiosity to see what kick-started all these films.
I got about 5 Nollywood projects in the last 2 years to date on my phone I haven't even watched or bothered to plan for on my phone already downloaded. But interest to actually watch am past the earlier curiosity of downloading no dey.

Armadeo, illusioneffect, bankygee, ishilove, guys I was watching the woman king and during the war scene between the agojie and the oyo fighters, the oba told his men to retreat which they did resulting in a stalement. Next scene I saw, the oyo fighters were carting away prisoners of war from the agojie soldiers. This got me wondering, how did they capture this ladies since they retreated?

myami:
Armadeo, illusioneffect, bankygee, ishilove, guys I was watching the woman king and during the war scene between the agojie and the oyo fighters, the oba told his men to retreat which they did resulting in a stalement. Next scene I saw, the oyo fighters were carting away prisoners of war from the agojie soldiers. This got me wondering, how did they capture this ladies since they retreated?

Omo, it's been long since I watched the movie, I now have a rusty memory on it. Can't really remember anymore 😮‍💨😮‍💨

Armadeo, illusioneffect, ishilove - over to you guys 🎤

myami:
Armadeo, illusioneffect, bankygee, ishilove, guys I was watching the woman king and during the war scene between the agojie and the oyo fighters, the oba told his men to retreat which they did resulting in a stalement. Next scene I saw, the oyo fighters were carting away prisoners of war from the agojie soldiers. This got me wondering, how did they capture this ladies since they retreated?

If I remember correctly, It resulted in a stalemate but some ladies were stuck on the other side of the battle wounded and unconscious resulting in their capture

Angelina Jolie is back....




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vIjzCd6-oQ?si=BZu-UU6jJZmGQ1kP

I think I like what they are cooking

Baddestguyp:
I think I like what they are cooking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSwsrFpkbw?si=pdeOWNuXUeFjL3VY

Nice to see the GOAT back


Edit: why can't I suddenly post pictures on Nairaland?

Baddestguyp:




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSwsrFpkbw?si=pdeOWNuXUeFjL3VY

About to post this.... You beat me to it.

It looks great.

abduleez1:


Damn true. I remember this movie so vividly. It's my best historical Nollywood film till date. I've watched that movie many times and it almost always feel like I'm just watching it for the first time. Tells you how compelling and personal that film was.
yeah, you could tell in the story that it was a personal tale and the filmmaker tried to be painstakingly true to history and facts and research.
Top top film I really recommend especially to fellow Edos. A movie I always wished was on a bigger budget and more popularity with general audience.
I'd really love a remake of that film with a bigger push. If that movie was to come out today it would have been very big and pushed for more Benin Kingdom tales. Just sad the man wasn't that lucky.
I knew the film wasn't really successful but it's the first time I'm hearing about the filmmaker leaving the scene because of that failure.
So the man ain't into filmmaking no more??

Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen still does movies but is very very low key. He's mainly doing those straight to YouTube releases now. Actually sad he hasn't benefitted from said Netflix largesse.

Anyhow sha I know say e go tey before I watch Nollywood again sha. Maybe, I'll just rush and cop out Anikulapó just out of curiosity to see what kick-started all these films.
I got about 5 Nollywood projects in the last 2 years to date on my phone I haven't even watched or bothered to plan for on my phone already downloaded. But interest to actually watch am past the earlier curiosity of downloading no dey.

Bruh, You know i am in a love-hate relationship with Nollywood. I am their biggest fan when they rarely get it right and their biggest critic when they often miss the mark.

I do know the allure of seeing them is nothing compared to movies from say Hollywood, the gulf in class and quality is so staggering, even worse off, when you actually realise that Nollywood is one of the oldest film industries in the world and should actually be doing better. But please don't turn your back completely on them, there are still some indie filmmakers doing great things here on a meagre budget, far from the noise of the shiny unpolished ones that make it to Netflix and Prime video each week...In fact I made a list, sometime ago...These ones i can vouch for, not Hollywood standard but they are good and worthwhile...do check them out when you have the time...

Adírè (2023).
A Father's Love (2024).
With Difficulty Comes Ease (2024)
Sistà (2022).
For Maria Èbun Patakí (2020).
Breath of Life (2023).
The Trade (2023).
Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story (2023).
Gangs of Lagos (2023).
Kings of Thieves (2022).
Funmilayo Rasome Kuti (2024).
Breaded Life (2021).
Coming from Insanity (2019).
Collision Course (2021).

OhBritannia:
Kingdom part 3 - Flame of destiny is a solid 10/10 for me.

One word for the part 3 of this franchise is simply "GOATED"
The battles in this movie are one of the best battles i have ever seen either in movies or series.
They didn't just fight battles but they teaches you on the importance of strategies, mind games and bravery when it comes to battles.

Indeed!! The person or rather, the general that leads a battles matters a lot for he is the brain power behind every victory.
This is one movie that you watch and at some point in the movie during the fights, you shout "Omor" in excitement in what you are watching.

I can't even begin to mention the lovely casts that have all captured my heart including the badaas general and the beautiful lady that is fighting along side them in the part 2 and this part 3.
Omor the lady is good, fast and powerful, even more powerful than Shim, though shim is more brave and strategic.

This movie has awaken my interest in chinnese historical movies, that country has fought so many battles, like literally China was form with the bloods of fallen men and women who died in battles.

It's time to look for the part 4 of this franchise, it seems sites haven't uploaded it yet but nevertheless i will do my research on how to get the part 4.
This franchise from the part 1 to part 3 are GOATED.
It's time to hunt for the part 4.

The Anime is better!

Baddestguyp:




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSwsrFpkbw?si=pdeOWNuXUeFjL3VY

I'm already hyped. It'd be nice seeing the old gang again. Babayaga!!!

Baddestguyp:




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FSwsrFpkbw?si=pdeOWNuXUeFjL3VY

I wasn't feeling the trailer till I heard "the one they call the babayega"

They can take all my money😩

descartes400:


The Anime is better!

I haven't even watched the Kingdom anime...

But I've been reading the manga since 2015

pu7pl3:


I wasn't feeling the trailer till I heard "the on they call the babayega"

They can take all my money😩

Person wey no go get more than 2 scenes for the movie dey hype you 😂🤣

Kaycee7:
Person wey no go get more than 2 scenes for the movie dey hype you 😂🤣

His cameo is enough to sell out the movie.

Who get link for Moana part 1 please🙏

Kaycee7:
Person wey no go get more than 2 scenes for the movie dey hype you 😂🤣

Bruh, the influence is unreal😩

Tbh if I not for him nothing to get excited about there.

myami:
Armadeo, illusioneffect, bankygee, ishilove, guys I was watching the woman king and during the war scene between the agojie and the oyo fighters, the oba told his men to retreat which they did resulting in a stalement. Next scene I saw, the oyo fighters were carting away prisoners of war from the agojie soldiers. This got me wondering, how did they capture this ladies since they retreated?

I didn't watch this. I'll come around to it some day.

Hollywood just did this 🔥🔥🔥🦇🦇

As we no fit tell our own stories oyinbo go help us tell am....

With A24 at least one might be assured they'd give it their best shot.

Just what I needed....

This company has really been the major competitor with A24.... Flanagan's new work going there gives good promise.

NEON really be serious about next year's Oscar's.

myami:
Armadeo, illusioneffect, bankygee, ishilove, guys I was watching the woman king and during the war scene between the agojie and the oyo fighters, the oba told his men to retreat which they did resulting in a stalement. Next scene I saw, the oyo fighters were carting away prisoners of war from the agojie soldiers. This got me wondering, how did they capture this ladies since they retreated?

I've never watched the film and I don't intend to. It just doesn't catch my fancy

BankyGee:

Omo, it's been long since I watched the movie, I now have a rusty memory on it. Can't really remember anymore 😮‍💨😮‍💨

Armadeo, illusioneffect, ishilove - over to you guys 🎤

Maybe because I know a little bit about the history of Dahomey and the Amazons, that's why I have never felt inclined to watch the movie. I don't quite appreciate Hollywood's retelling of a story that involved slavery

abduleez1:
As we no fit tell our own stories oyinbo go help us tell am....

With A24 at least one might be assured they'd give it their best shot.

Things Fall Apart had a TV series in the early 90s on NTA.

Ishilove:

I've never watched the film and I don't intend to. It just doesn't catch my fancy

Seems people overlooked this movie.

phr0nesis:

Things Fall Apart had a TV series in the early 90s on NTA.

Idris Elba as okonkwo.

Oyibo wants to take this away too. Let's see how it goes.



My favourite scene was when one man told okonkwo that akamefuna called him father.

It was touching.