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10 Thoughts I Had While Watching The Firstborn

Some movies exist purely to entertain. others tell deep personal stories. As a firstborn myself, I can relate to this movie in many ways. From the sacrifices to the silent struggles, it felt like watching my daily life unfold on screen. Here are 10 thoughts that ran through my mind while watching this emotional rollercoaster.
1. Firstborns don’t talk enough about how hard it is
From the very first scene, with Oma and Ebuka washing plates under the rain while Oma’s voiceover spoke about the weight of being the firstborn, it felt so real. We take care of everyone and often forget ourselves in the process.
2. Mercy Johnson was made for this role

Ebuka and Oma
She didn’t just act Oma. She was Oma. The way she portrayed pain, love, pride for her brother Ebuka was as if she had passed through something like that in reality. Even moments when she was just sitting silently with a drink, from her eyes, you could tell she had been through a lot and there’s this loneliness quietly creeping in.
3. When did we start thinking struggle is normal
Oma sacrificed her entire life, and somehow society has made it look normal, like that’s how it’s meant to be. We’ve normalized putting our lives on hold for others so much that when someone like Oma breaks down, we don’t even see it as a red flag.
4. I love Bimbo — she’s that friend we all need

Bimbo and Oma
Every time Bimbo took that drink from Oma’s hand, it made me smile, those were the scenes I loved the most. She did it with humor and warmth without disregarding the level of Oma’s pain. Bimbo made me realize how important it is to have someone looking out for you, even when you’re pretending to be fine.
5. Ebuka’s job hunt is every Nigerian graduate’s story
First class graduate with an NYSC certificate and still no job? I felt his frustration deeply. It’s sad that after spending almost half of your life passing through school struggles and coming out successful only to find out that brilliance doesn’t always translate into opportunity in this country. That scene where Oma talked to her customer about Ebuka’s struggle and he got him the job just proved that everything is connection, you have to know somebody. To get a good job by just relying on your certificate, it’s by the grace of God.
6. Julia and Shirley gave off “bad energy”
I knew trouble was brewing the minute Shirley shot Oma a look of disgust and called her “wretched-looking.” Julia’s sudden change in attitude right after made my blood boil. Sometimes, the real threat to peace at home isn’t your partner — it’s the people whispering in their ear.
7. The weight of loneliness can kill you
When Oma collapsed, my heart sank. When the doctor said it was emotional trauma and loneliness, I wasn’t even surprised. It reminded me how many strong people are slowly dying inside while smiling and pretending to be okay.
8. Ebuka choosing his wife over his sister broke me
Even though I understood it, that moment when he shouted at Oma shocked me. I felt disappointed. She gave up her life for him, and all she wanted was a little space in the new world she had helped him build. I was livid.
9. That proposal at the hospital came too late

Oma on her sickbed
When the old customer finally confessed his love, I almost cried. Finally after all the pain, she finally had someone who saw her and she didn’t live to enjoy it. Life really isn’t fair sometimes.
10. We need to appreciate our firstborns more
Oma’s story made me want to hug every firstborn I know. We often carry too much, and we act like it’s fine when deep down we know it’s slowly eating us. This movie reminded me that while being strong is great, but what’s the point when the cost you pay is with your life.
Final Thoughts
This is to every first child out there, it’s okay to be selfish at times, so someone won’t end up eating the fruit of your labor.
Put yourself first and you’ll see there’s always plenty of room for your siblings.
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Eternity Official Movie Trailer

“Eternity” an interesting American Fantasy Romantic film. The premier is set to be in September and will be released in the United States of America in November, is the kind of love you’d see in a triangular form that unfolds in the afterlife.
Plot:
Larry didn’t believe where he saw himself when his afterlife coordinator (Anna) met him, it felt surreal until Joan came into the picture.
Nothing feels surprising, heartbreaking and confusing seeing your two lovers in a place where you didn’t expect – Elizabeth Olsen casting as Joan couldn’t hold back her surprise and mouth agape when she didn’t just meet Larry but was also introduced to her first life lover in the afterlife – Callum Turner casting as Luke.
The scenario showed the tip of what would be happening afterlife now they are in the place, leaving Elizabeth Olsen to choose between Miles Teller(Larry) and Callum Turner(Luke)
The moment left her speechless.
How would she be able to choose between her two lovers who didn’t hurt her in any way?
The time spent was memorable, filled with joy and happiness, argument and fight, it was sparked with romantic scenes, but what was still left on her was “choice.”
Who will she choose to live with till eternity – Luke or Larry?
Cinematography:
The environment for casting is so beautiful, cool and not giving too much by the way.
The tone and sound that accompanied each scene not just suited but also gave sudden expectation and anticipation of “what really would happen here?”
The calm but quite chaotic conversations matched with the scene’s argument, making emotions and odd feelings flow all together.
Each background music matched, high and low to draw what actions came from each love and down scenes.

Eternity Movie Cover
Characters:
The characters delivered and left no crumbs.
Elizabeth Olsen(Joan) didn’t leave any stone unturned – her shocking moment when Luke came into the picture afterlife, the heated argument with Larry about how death all occurred and them finding themselves all in one place and now, she having to choose one person to spend eternity with is “a lot.”
Her facial expressions in every scene made it stand out and this carried her act along in the trailer to anticipate more of what next will happen and who exactly will she choose.
Not leaving Miles Teller(Larry) and Callum Turner(Luke) behind, the two men who were both in love with Joan, fighting for who will truly spend eternity with her – it displays real love, competition, selfishness, patience and sacrifice. They fought – but who exactly would it be?
There’s also Da’vine Joy casting as Anna who is the afterlife coordinator, came with her A-game of making sure that this decision is worth it and should be examined before it takes place.
Conclusion:
Set to be released in September(the premier) at the Toronto International Film Festival and November, 2025 when the movie will be officially released, Eternity is a must watch.
Elizabeth Olsen brought in her acting in action, as the main character – she killed her role and the trailer showed it.
The trailer – filled with love, competition, suspense, fear and sacrifice.
Movies
Celebrity-Approved Ways to Style Denim on Denim

Do you have two denim pieces in your wardrobe and you’re confused on how to style them? Or do you feel like it’s a little outdated to wear denim on denim? The good news is your favorite celebrities have brought back this denim trend and they’re giving us different ways to style them.
Let’s take a look at some of your favorite celebrities who styled the trend in different ways and you could learn one or two from them.
Princessdaprada Keeps It Oversized and Laidback
Are you the type that prefers oversized styles? Then Princessdaprada is here for you. Dressed in a light wash denim set, and paired it with a button down white shirt beneath the jacket. It brings a natural contrast to the look, the wide-leg Jean made the style more fit for a casual day. She adds a black Chanel mini bag that matched her earrings. Finished it off with a black base ball cap, sunglasses and a transparent pointed toe heels.
Beverly Naya Structured Piece
If you’re not a fan of oversized style, Beverly Naya is here to prove that Jean can be tailored. She styled a denim top fitted almost like a corset, the jean trousers were slightly baggy with visible stitching here and there, big pockets that gave off a cargo look. The look was paired with bold gold jewelries, cream mini hand bag and an open-toe heels.
Liquorose Cowgirl’s Style
Liquorose decided to add a little Western style look to her outfit. The long-sleeve denim jacket was unbuttoned to the midsection and tucked neatly into the matching denim pants. At the waist was a bold belt that had a cow-head buckle. A coat was draped over her shoulders in mixed colours. she carried blue bag, black shoe and topped it all off with a black cowgirl hat.
Chioma Ikoku’s Unique Style
This proved that denim-on-denim doesn’t have to be predictable, a little mix can elevate your look.
Chioma’s style comprises of a denim jacket, the sleeves on the other hand were a rich brown leather material. Worn unbuttoned, revealing a white tank top beneath it. Paired with a high-waisted jean. She completed the outfit with a white low heel complementing the tank top, an oxblood purse. Her accessories were simple- layered necklaces, stud earrings, and a stylish sunglasses.
Chinenye Nnebe’s Personal Style
Chinenye took a slightly different approach that might have been inspired by the weather or simply her personal style. A black coat was worn over her denim, the jacket was a bit darker than the jeans trousers. Her choice of accessories kept the outfit minimal — It was paired with a black chain bag, black shoes, and a pair of sunglasses. A simple wristwatch and earrings completed the look.
Tokemakinwa Likes It Dramatic
If love glamorous styles, then you should take lessons from Tokemakinwa.
Her denim jacket featured shoulder cutouts, while keeping its long-sleeve structure. The high-fashion detailing didn’t stop there — the jeans had the same cutout at the hip. She opted for metallic silver heels and a color-pop bag in bright orange and blue — Simple round earrings, a necklace and oversized sunglasses.
Medlinboss Keeps It Casual
Last but definitely not least, we have Medlinboss giving a more laid-back denim style. This is the kind of outfit you’d wear for a relaxed fun day. She went for an open denim jacket layered over a white V-neckline tank top Her jeans were neither tight, nor loose, it had unique patterned detail at both knees.
Different from the previous looks, she paired hers with sneakers, her pink mini bag complemented the sunglasses. Then finishes it off with a lemon yellow cap.
Final Thoughts
So whether you’re going bold like Toke or laid-back like Medlinboss, denim on denim is officially back and it’s here to stay.
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Trailer Review: Highest to Lowest

Directed by Spike Lee, “Highest to Lowest” is a crime drama based on a Japanese film, “High and Low” by Akira Kurosawa. Starring Denzel Washington in the lead role, with A$AP Rocky, Jeffrey Wright, and Ilfenesh Hadera. Set to be released on August 22, 2024, the trailer teases a story that hints at family, power, tough decisions and responsibility.
Plot
It introduces David King (Denzel Washington), a successful music mogul, married to Pam King (Ilfenesh Hadera) and their teen son Tray King (Aubrey Joseph), a talented basketball player. David seems to have everything one can wish for — money, power, and authority. But their world is shaken when they receive a devastating news, their son has reportedly been abduct. The twist? The kidnappers have mistaken the driver’s son, Kyle for Tray. Caught in a dilemma, David must choose whether to use his influence and money to help, or turn his back on his driver’s son because it’s not his family who’s at risk.

Denzel Washington
What makes the plot stand out is that David’s conflict of having to choose if he should save his driver’s son, isn’t a simple case of right or wrong— it’s about what people do when they’re not directly affected, and how power shapes a person’s sense of duty. Early in the trailer, a voice-over declares that, “This isn’t about the money. It’s about the principle,” that alone sums up the tension he was going through perfectly. He’s confronting what kind of man he truly is.
Cinematography
The trailer didn’t really reveal much but the visuals are on point, with sharp shots and smooth editing. There’s a lot of movement and action in the scenes that will keep your eyes glued to the screen. Plus, the way they show the characters’ emotions, especially during intense or quiet moments looked real. The darkness of the streets and abduction, builds up suspension. Scenes of flashing lights, the soundtrack, the angle at which the camera was held, and emotions from the characters was really amazing.
Cast and Character’s Chemistry
Denzel Washington as David King was made for this role, he has this aura of quiet dominance — someone who walks into a room and his confidence speaks, no words needed. From the trailer, his performance reveals a man torn between two sides of himself. He looks calm on the outside, but you can tell there’s guilt and pressure building up underneath — and it feels like he’s slowly losing control.

A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky, who plays one of the kidnappers, brings an edge that’s both captivating and dangerous. His presence adds tension and excitement to the trailer, there’s this chemistry between him and Denzel thats unpredictable.
Jeffrey Wright, as the father of the kidnapped boy, is very emotional. You can see that he’s hurting, but he doesn’t make a big show of it or act overly dramatic. His pain is quiet — from his eyes, his body language, and the way he pauses while speaking shows the pain and sadness he’s experiencing. Even though he doesn’t have many scenes, those few moments feel powerful.
Ilfenesh Hadera and the rest of the supporting cast play their roles perfectly with the right emotion for each scene. Their performances were intentional, enhancing the narrative without pulling the spotlight away from the main storyline.
Our Review
Highest to Lowest looks like it’s more than a flashy thriller. It’s thoughtful, intense, and there are lots of lessons to learn— It poses a question that stays with you: what would you do if the life on the line wasn’t your own?
In the midst of having to deal with family, guilt, power, and the consequences of choices. What action would you take with all the pressure or would you rather abandon everything and move on because it doesn’t affect you.
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