Oris Aigbokhaevbolo

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Oris Aigbokhaevbolo

A beach day in Lagos: Waves, grilled meat and Afrobeat (washingtonpost.com) A beach day in Lagos: Waves, grilled meat and Afrobeat By Oris Aigbokhaevbolo 2025061610000000 LAGOS, Nigeria — One boy hoists a surfboard over his head and walks toward the water. Another is already in and paddling with his hands. Ships in the Gulf of Guinea dot the horizon. For many people inhabiting Africa's most populous city, this level of Zen is a myth.

Mar 17, 2025 | filmefiko.com | Oris Aigbokhaevbolo

12Once upon a time, a village was renowned for its peculiar food and fabric and how well-embraced it was by its inhabitants. Those who were familiar with the food and fabric from other lands said that the villagers only embraced the food they were given because they didn’t know better. One day, a rich suitor from a far-off village showed up and promised cash and treasures if the village would give him women that would become great wives who’d make great clothes and food.

Jan 28, 2025 | thefilmverdict.com | Oris Aigbokhaevbolo

VERDICT: Georgi M Unkovski’s impressive first feature takes the troubled young love story to Northern Macedonia. The young boy who gives DJ Ahmet, the debut feature from Georgi M. Unkovski, its name is juggling tw

Dec 9, 2024 | thefilmverdict.com | Oris Aigbokhaevbolo

VERDICT: The director of Nigeria's Oscar submission for Best International Film, 'Mai Martaba,' talks about questioning long-standing systems and transitioning from radio to the big screen.

Dec 8, 2024 | thefilmverdict.com | Oris Aigbokhaevbolo

Home - Singapore 2024 - Until the Orchid Blooms VERDICT: Until the Orchid Blooms is a fine exploration of the battle between modernism and tradition set in a Cambodian community.