Episode #9 - The Black Book (2023)

Welcome back to the Real Africa podcast Substack, where we dive deep into African and Hollywood films! In our latest episode, our host is joined by filmmakers and experts Dave and Kenneth to discuss a movie that has been making massive waves. We are talking about The Black Book, a 2023 Nigerian action thriller directed by Editi Effiong. This film has generated incredible buzz, becoming the first Nigerian movie to hit third place in Netflix's worldwide rankings and landing in the top ten in 69 different countries. Is it a triumph of African cinema, or just a copy of a Hollywood blockbuster? Let's get into it.