The GIST

By Nollywood Boulevard

The GIST is our review of Nigerian and indeed African films, as well as films set in Africa or films with an African story. We peer behind the Nollywood veil and give our honest opinion to showcase th... more

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How many episodes does The GIST have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.

The GIST episodes:

October 17, 2018 E100 - Special // The GIST
Ade & Kayode make an announcement about 'The GIST
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7min
October 10, 2018 E99 - Tatu (2018) - Movie Review // The GIST
Ade & Kayode review E99 - Tatu (2018)
Check out more movie reviews - http://nollywoodboulevard.com/the-gist/
SYNOPSIS
Tatu is a girl-child penciled down to be sacrificed by the Buru Cult. She was safely hidden from the cult only for a period of time until they came hot on her heels as the appointed time drew nearer.
CAST
Tatuma // Rahama Sadau
Wally // Gabriel Afolayan
Father Hano // Desmond Elliott
Kamani // Sambasa Nzeribe
Narimana // Segun Arinze
Larayi // Toyin Abraham
Mother Superior // Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
Tasco // Stephen Damian
CREW
Directed by // Don Omope
Story by // Abraham Nwankwo / Don Omope (Screenplay)
Cinematography // Akpe Ododoru
RUNNING TIME
101 mins
AVAILABLE ON
IrokoTV
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16min
October 03, 2018 E98 - Okafor's Law (2018) - Movie Review // The GIST
Ade & Kayode review E98 - Okafor's Law (2018)
Check out more movie reviews - http://nollywoodboulevard.com/the-gist/
SYNOPSIS
In order to prove his theory as law, a foolhardy casanova bets three trials on three women with his friends. He ends up becoming the specimen of his own experiment.
CAST
Chuks Okafor // Blossom Chukwujekwu
Chuks Baptist // Gabriel Afolayan
Chucks Fox // Ken Erics
Ejiro // Omoni Oboli
Mr. Onome // RMD
Mom // Tina Mba
Cassandra // Halima Abubakar
Tomi Tijani // Toyin Aimakhu
CREW
Directed by // Omoni Oboli
Story by // Omoni Obol
Cinematography // Yinka Edward
RUNNING TIME
112 mins
AVAILABLE ON
IrokoTV
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16min
September 26, 2018 E97 - Wives On Strike Revolution (2018) - Movie Review // The GIST
Ade & Kayode review E97 - Wives On Strike Revolution
Check out more movie reviews - http://nollywoodboulevard.com/the-gist/
SYNOPSIS
Women from all social strata continue to leverage on their unity and population to curb domestic violence and correct other longstanding socio-cultural discrimination against women.
CAST
Mama Ngozi // Omoni Oboli
Madam Vera // Chioma Akpotha
Prince // Odunlade Adekola
Iya Loja // Shola Shobowale
Madam 12:30 // Uche Jombo
Baba Dammy // Hafiz Oyetoro
Iyawo Prince // Chioma Omeruah
Iya Bola // Toyin Abraham
Calistus // Julius Agwu
Baba Beatrice // Chris Ihewu
Beatrice // Tiobiloluwa Segun-Banjo
Shaka // Elvina Ibru
CREW
Directed by // Omoni Oboli
Cinematography //Akpe Ododoru
RUNNING TIME
93 mins
AVAILABLE ON
IrokoTV
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17min
September 19, 2018 E96 - Invisible Men (2016) - Movie Review // The GIST
Ade & Kayode review E96 - Invisible Men
Check out more movie reviews - http://nollywoodboulevard.com/the-gist/
SYNOPSIS
Okiki has come to England from Nigeria, to escape hardships back home. Him and old buddy Abbey struggle to survive whilst sharing a house with four other men in a similar plight. The men all share a common antagonist in the authorities and also face inter-personal conflicts. Things only get tougher for all as one after the other, their English dreams hurtle towards their respective conclusions.
CAST
Abbey // Emmanuel Imani
Jermaine // Abrantee Boateng
Okiki // Yannick Philippe
Solomon // Anthony Sajuwa
Yoofi // William Kemeh
Agula // Joshua Jameson
Papa G // Tai Olutayo
Lawyer // Meshack Enahoro
CREW
Directed by // Meshack Enahoro
Story by // Meshack Enahoro
Cinematography // Yana Rits Caris //
RUNNING TIME
113 mins
AVAILABLE ON
Amazon Prime
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16min
August 29, 2018 E93 - Treachery (2017) - Movie Review // The GIST
Ade & Kayode review E93 - Treachery (2017)
Check out more movie reviews - http://nollywoodboulevard.com/the-gist/
SYNOPSIS
A man trying to elevate his status in society marries a lady from a wealthy home, he soon realizes that the marital bliss he had hoped for has far eluded him.
CAST
Wole Ojo // Remi
Mawuli Gavor // Ovi
Nancy Isime // Ife
Rotimi Adelagan // Tony
Ethan Kweku Elliot // Driver
CREW
Directed by // Muyiwa Aluko
Story by // Mariam Kwaringa, Emil B Hirai-Garuba, Chijokwe Ononiwu
Cinematography // George Joel
RUNNING TIME
108 mins
AVAILABLE ON
IrokoTV
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13min
August 22, 2018 E92 - Cooked Up Love (2018) - Movie Review // The GIST
Ade & Kayode review E92 - Cooked Up Love (2018)
Check out more movie reviews - http://nollywoodboulevard.com/the-gist/
SYNOPSIS
A combination of good looks, charisma and finesse makes Chef Abbey's TV Show the toast of the cooking community. A twist on the show results in an unlikely reunion with his ex.
CAST
Jimmy Odukoya // Abbey
Enado Odigie // Molade
Fehintola Olulana / Labake
Bimbo Ademoye // Tomi
Desmond Elliot // Network Executivekah
CREW
Directed by // Desmond Eliott
Story by // Mobola Rahman
Cinematography // Austin Nwole
RUNNING TIME
139 mins
AVAILABLE ON
IrokoTV
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17min
August 15, 2018 E91 - 30 Years A Virgin (2017) - Movie Review // The GIST
Ade & Kayode review E91 - 30 Years A Virgin (2017)
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SYNOPSIS
A 30-year-old virgin asks his lothario older brother for dating advice after meeting the girl of his dreams, only for his brother to take the information and use it to his own advantage.
CAST
Bobby Obodo // Cal
Bolanle Ninalowo // Mikky
Tana Egbo-Adelana // Lola
Emem Ufot // Akah
CREW
Directed by // Akin-Tijani Balogun
Story by // Vivian Chiji
Cinematography // Tom Robson
RUNNING TIME
139 mins
AVAILABLE ON
IrokoTV
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12min
August 08, 2018 E90 - Turning Point (2013) - Movie Review // The GIST
Ade & Kayode review E90 - Turning Point (2013)
Check out more movie reviews - http://nollywoodboulevard.com/the-gist/
SYNOPSIS
A compelling drama of complacence, karma, moral justifications and redemption. A Nigerian-American playboy deals with the consequences after abandoning his American sweetheart for an arranged wife from back home.
CAST
Igoni Archibong // Ade
Jackie Appiah // Grace
Enyinna Nwigwe // Steve
K.D. Aubert // Stacey
Patience Ozokwor // Mrs. Afolabi
Todd Bridges // Marvin
CREW
Directed by // Niyi Towolawi
Story by // Niyi Towolawi
Cinematography // Timur Civan
RUNNING TIME
102 mins
AVAILABLE ON
Amazon Prime Video
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14min
August 01, 2018 E89 - Silverain (2016) - Movie Review // The GIST
Ade & Kayode review E89 - Silverain (2016)
Check out more movie reviews - http://nollywoodboulevard.com/the-gist/
SYNOPSIS
Set in an African slum, an ambitious market girl meets and falls in love with a boy from the other side of town and tries to cross the class divide, but the social gap is over powering and starts a chain of events that neither of them is prepared for.
CAST
Joselyn Dumas // Ajoa
Enyinna Nwigwe // Bruce
Belinda Baidoo // Tima
Michael Bassey // Prince
Kofi Bucknor // Mr. Timothy
Urdu Eke // Loreal
CREW
Directed by // Juliet Asante
Story by // Juliet Asante
Cinematography // Nate Thomas
RUNNING TIME
95 mins
AVAILABLE ON
Amazon Prime Video
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14min

FAQs about The GIST:

How many episodes does The GIST have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.