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Daniel Okechukwu

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Covers:  Nollywood, Films, Entertainment.
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Daniel Okechukwu’s Biography

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Daniel Okechukwu is a film critic and journalist focused on telling stories about the Nigerian film industry, specifically Nollywood. He is the co-founder of In Nollywood, an influential film publication fostering better conversations around Nigerian films, the filmmakers and the industry.

His writings and comments on Nollywood have appeared on platforms such as Wired UK, OkayAfrica, Africa is a Country, African Arguments and Stranger Guide.

Daniel Okechukwu’s Journalist Portfolio

How Editi Effiong Made the Global Hit 'The Black Book'

How Editi Effiong Made the Global Hit 'The Black Book'

The Black Book, a film that took five years to make, is a sombre tribute to Nigeria that tracks the atrocitie…

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Are Nigerian Cinemas Sabotaging the Theatrical Release of Sundance Winner 'Mami Wata'?

Are Nigerian Cinemas Sabotaging the Theatrical Release of Sundance Winner 'Mami Wata'?

​What should have been a triumphant homecoming moment for the filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike turned in…

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Lagos in its filthy glory (The Ghost and The House of Truth Review)

Lagos in its filthy glory (The Ghost and The House of Truth Review)

Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, is an enigma that defies logic, an attractive villain that seduces its v…

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Old Nollywood demonised traditional religions. New cinema says 'No More' - African Arguments

Old Nollywood demonised traditional religions. New cinema says 'No More' - African Arguments

Witches, gods, folklore take two. In Narrow Escape, a classic 1999 Nollywood film, the embattled protagonist …

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These Are the Women Pushing Nollywood to Greater Heights in 2019

These Are the Women Pushing Nollywood to Greater Heights in 2019

Women have had a place in Nollywood since its inception, but that was mostly in front of the camera. Behind t…

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Lionheart Is Genevieve's Heartfelt Love Letter To Eastern Nigeria

Lionheart Is Genevieve's Heartfelt Love Letter To Eastern Nigeria

In an interview with film critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo for The Africa Report, Genevieve Nnaji mentioned two thi…

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Africa Is a Country

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By Sherry Zane, Sean Jacobs, Daniel Okechukwu Verified
| Africa Is a Country
The East German secret police kept a file on Michael Jackson. He performed near the Berlin Wall in June 1988, and the preparations for his arrival were elaborate. A memo dated May 4, 1988, recorded negotiations between East German officials and the West German concert promoter—names redacted—regarding stage height and speaker placement, specifically to minimize what could be heard or seen from Unter den Linden on the eastern side of the Gate.
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The Nigerian Trio Who Won at Base Batches

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By Daniel Okechukwu Verified
| baseyaps.xyz
In late April, Port Harcourt-based builder Karla Obakpolor, popularly called  KarlaGod, traveled to Lagos to attend the Base Batches workshop, which was taking place across major cities in Nigeria. She planned to apply for the Base buildathon, and the event provided an opportunity to gain insights into building on Base while meeting fellow builders. KarlaGod quickly became one of the more outspoken attendees, introducing herself and her project, BitSave Protocol, with a confident energy.
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David Machuche on Neda Pay, IncuBase and Winning at Base Batches

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By Daniel Okechukwu Verified
| baseyaps.xyz
A day after Coinbase announced its groundbreaking partnership with Shopify which basically brings frictionless stablecoin payment option to merchants globally, I had a chat with David Machuche, who is building stablecoin solution for merchants and freelancers in Africa. Machuche wants to fix a payment headache he experiences as a freelancer himself. "I realize is a lot of merchants and freelancers don't get paid out here," he explains.
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