Miss Kanyin, a Nollywood-themed horror movie produced by Nemisia Studios and directed by Ossai Jerry, was released on the 27th of June. With a cast led by Temi Otedola, Keppy Ekpeyong, Michelle Dede and Towalani George, the movie sets the stage for a bone-chilling supernatural story, It draws from an old Nigerian folktale-perfectly blending normal school pressure, and a haunting boarding school setting.

Plot

Miss Kanyin takes place in an elite Nigerian boarding school that was built on a land  where something sinister had happened years back.  When the academic pressure becomes more than just stress—it opens a portal to horror. When student Amara seeks supernatural help to ace her exams, she accidentally summons an ancient spirit known as Ms. Kanyin. What started as a private academic venture quickly turned into a nightmarish fight for survival. Think school drama with a supernatural twist, and you’re right in the heart of this Afro-horror thriller’s plot.

Cinematography / Visuals

The film direction in Miss Kanyin sets the mood from the very start, From the dim lighting and empty hall ways, confined spaces to the eerie background sounds that slowly builds suspense and make you feel like something is always lurking around the corner somewhere. The camera angles also added to the mystery, making even ordinary scenes feel tense.

Visually, the movie delivers where it matters. The special effects makeup, especially during the bloody scenes, is realistic enough to make you flinch . From the injured faces to the eerie shadows, the horror is portrayed in a way that feels believable without being overdone. The boarding school settings also added a nostalgic effect, with just enough creep factor to make your skin crawl.

Characters & Performance

• Amara (Temi Otedola) really pulls you in—her transition from that confident student to a terrified survivor is powerful.

• Ms. Kanyin (Michelle Dede) was all calm and composed yet unsettling. She turned from an average school teacher to that haunting force in the storyline. She was the plot twist of the movie.

• Keppy Ekpeyong and Michelle Dede, as teachers and guardians, added tension with their concerned gazes and hushed cautions, like any other regular teacher. The movie hints at believable interactions—no forced acting, just genuine fear and worry in their eyes.

Our Review
What stands out about Miss Kanyin is how it turns academic ambition into horror, And the fact that we can all relate to it because it’s deeply rooted in the ancient Nigerian folklore “Madam Koi Koi. It made us see what one is willing to risk for success and there’s a lesson to this story, how our actions can summon consequences we never imagined. It’s suspenseful, emotional, and feels rooted in local culture—a rare mix in Afro-horror.

Final Thoughts
Miss Kanyin isn’t just another horror story; it’s related to real fears (exam stress, school life) and then flips the script with supernatural consequences. It might not be for the faint-hearted, but if you enjoy horror movies with a Nigerian twist, then this is one film you should definitely check out.
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Adebayo Salami, also known as Oga Bello, marks his 60 years in the film industry with this remarkable talent-filled movie. “Her Excellency” is a movie with a strong story about power, politics, and leadership in a male-led system. Set to be released on the 4th of July.

The trailer shows a strong female political figure trying to handle the high-stakes world of government, corruption, and loyalty, while facing personal and spiritual struggles. It’s a political drama that highlights ambition, sacrifice, and what it truly takes to be a female leader — with cultural depth and emotional weight. She is handling power, betrayal, and responsibility in a world that doesn’t give her any favors.

With a powerhouse cast that includes Adebayo Salami, Femi Adebayo, Sola Sobowale, and Bimbo Ademoye, this political drama isn’t just about a story — it’s serving real tension, emotions, and many behind-the-scenes stories of leaders.

The Visuals
From richly styled government offices to perfectly tailored traditional fits and intense close-ups, everything feels polished. You can tell they were very intentional about getting every shot right. The Yoruba language adds even more authenticity, and the color tones give it that polished, big-screen feel. No shaky storyline here — just clean transitions, smooth acting and bold expressions that leaves you curious and completely on the edge.

Here’s What Makes It Stand Out:
• It changed the normal societal norms, by placing a woman in the political lead.

.   Intimate, emotional scenes hinting at family dynamics, dramas and sacrifices behind that public facade.

• And yes, there’s a slight spiritual edge — nothing heavy, just soft reminders about conscience and doing what’s right.

Review
Honestly, watching the trailer left many audiences genuinely curious. The mix of politics, tradition, and family drama  feels like it’s building toward something big. It reminds me of movies like October 1 — the way culture, power, and identity blend together to tell a deeper story but the twist is  the fact that they chose to center a woman in power, that alone changes everything and it makes the movie unique.

Final Thoughts
Her Excellency feels like more than just another Nollywood political drama — it hits deeper. The trailer gives a glimpse into a powerful, emotional, and culturally rooted story that could spark important conversations. With big names, striking visuals, and that bold female lead energy, it’s definitely one to watch out for. If the full movie carries the same weight as the trailer.

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The first look at 28 Years Later arrives with a trailer that mixes quiet moments and sudden shocks. It opens with children watching Teletubbies, then cuts to a dark world haunted by the Rage virus. The voice-over—a 1915 recording of Rudyard Kipling’s poem “Boots”—sets an already strange and tense mood. In this review, we explore plot hints, character development, cinematography, and setting.

Expansion Of The Storyline

The film is set in 28 years after the virus outbreak. A group of survivors now lives on an island, separated from the mainland by a heavily guarded causeway. When a father and his son leave for the mainland, they encounter new horrors. They find smarter infected hunting in packs, distrustful survivor groups, unsettling truths about life beyond the fence. From the trailer, we catch quick glimpses—a boy learning survival skills, armed men guarding walls, and scenes hinting at shadowy scenes suggesting. While the trailer doesn’t reveal full plot details…but it shows that the it aims to examine the human condition in a world gone dark.

Meeting the Characters

We’re introduced to Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his son Spike (Alfie Williams) as they step into danger. The trailer shows Jamie teaching the boy to be cautious yet brave. We also glimpse Isla (Jodie Comer) and other characters like a possible cult leader (Jack O’Connell) and Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes). From brief scenes, each character appears to carry emotional scars. The trailer teases inner conflicts – fear of loss, hope for a future, and moral tests when survivors clash. Even in short moments, these glimpses suggest that the film will allow its characters to evolve under pressure.

Danny Boyle reunites with cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle, using a mix of cameras—including iPhones—for a raw, immediate feel. The trailer shows stark images: empty roads, towering fences, skull-stacked towers, burning graves, and misty forests. The use of close-ups and sudden cuts builds tension. The colour palette stays muted, punctuated by sharp flashes of red—blood, warning signs, danger. The lighting feels natural in many scenes: a soft sunset glow in one, flickering firelight in another. These choices create a world that feels both authentic and unsettling.

Setting Of The Movie

We glimpse a Britain reshaped by collapse: ruined buildings, wild fields, makeshift forts. The island refuge appears calm yet claustrophobic. The mainland seems more dangerous, with brutal weather, overgrown towns, and fragmented societies. The setting taps into real-world anxieties—disease, isolation, group conflicts. The trailer hints at varied locations: forests, fields, empty cities, fences under grey skies. This variety suggests a film that shifts in tone and tension.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

From what the trailer shows, 28 Years Later seems set to mix emotion and horror. It keeps the tense tone of the original while adding new features: smarter infected, complex survivors, and moral choices. Using the poem over the images is a bold choice. The characters seem ready to face real challenges beyond just running and fighting. Of course, a trailer can’t show everything the movie has to offer. But the hints of family bonds, human conflicts, and haunting visuals make me hopeful. If the movie balances scares with deeper questions, it could truly live up to the hype. For viewers who enjoy horror that makes them think, 28 Years Later looks like one to watch when it hits cinemas on June 20, 2025.