Akin Omotoso
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In Akin Omotoso’s Marked, crime becomes the only cure
Akin Omotoso’s Marked blends heart-pounding heist thrills with heartbreaking social critique in a story about motherhood, survival and a failing healthcare system
Big Nunu’s Little Heist: A crime comedy that ticks all boxes
Andy Kasrils releases a exceptional crime comedy movie on Netflix
The rise and rise of Akin Omotoso
The director speaks about his new Disney+ biopic ‘Rise’, telling the story of basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo — whose family moves from Nigeria to Greece — and his path…
Sex and folly don’t always make for solid plots
"More than being about sex, liquor and grown-up folk being tiresomely weak-willed, Catching Feelings is an ode to Johannesburg".
How romcoms helped the local film industry feel the love
Romantic comedies have helped open the floodgates for the success of black films.
Q&A: Filmmaker Akin Omotoso on love and Jo’burg
Shifting from sombre, celebrated actor and director talks about his new movie, a romcom titled "Tell Me Sweet Something".
From small screen to silver screen in 2012
Akin Omotoso, Loyiso Gola and others share their favourite film and television highlights from 2012.
Akin Omotoso: From local to global
Actor and director Akin Omotoso is claiming a space for African film in the international film industry.