The Reel Gist Show

The Reel Gist Show
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Welcome to REEL GIST with Jenny and Colette! We’re a British-Nigerian duo who absolutely adore our culture — and Nollywood? It’s more than just entertainment to us. It’s part of our DNA and has helped shape who we are today. Nollywood and African Storytelling is more than just entertainment, it’s a reflection of hard truths, culture dynamic and often both spoken and unspoken realities that our continent faces within families across the diaspora and local communities.  So grab your chilled malt and join us as we unpack the latest African films and shows engaging in their thought provoking discussions, as well as kick back, catch vibes and gist along with us.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. MAR 5

    Family Exploitation & Betrayal, A Shared Experience: Behind The Scenes (Funke Akindele)

    After an incredible Pilot Season, we’re back with Season 1 Episode 1 of Reel Gist with Jenny & Colette!  In this episode we are joined by the charismatic and loveable Moyosore of London, who lit up the room. We get “REEL DEEP” into the record breaking cinema release “Behind the Scenes” starring Scarlet Gomez, Funke Akindele, Uzor Arukwe, Tobi Bakre, Ini Dima Okojie, Destiny Etiko, Adebowale Adedayo (Mr Macaroni), Iyabo Ojo, Uche Montana, Victoria Adeyele, Afeez Aiyetoro and other incredible actors. Expect discussions surrounding family dynamics and exploitation that heavily exists in our community back home and across the diaspora.  Themes:  Family Dynamic Exploitation  Betrayal Grief Financial reliability Expect tons of fun, laughter & games Reel movie gist, bants and incredible conversation.  So grab your Popcorn & your Supermalt and get into the REEL GIST! We'd love to hear from you so do drop us a comment! Also remember to like and share this episode with your friends and family if you enjoyed it! We need your support.  Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereelgistshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelgistshow Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel & turn on that notification button: https://www.youtube.com/@thereelgistshow Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/princessonyinye https://www.instagram.com/colette.nj/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  2. Baby Farm: Surviving the Wickedness of Man

    JAN 6

    Baby Farm: Surviving the Wickedness of Man

    ⚠️Trigger Warning ⚠️ Your Nollywood Queens are back with another intelligible episode, and this one is not for the faint-hearted. Were getting real and diving into the intense Netflix limited series “Baby Farm”, starring Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Onyinye Odokoro, Genoveva Umerah, Langley Kirkwood, Jenny Stead, Folu Storms and other incredible actors.  This series really had us in our feelings and our mics working overtime. From the horror of exploitation to the emotional weight of survival, we break down the shocking realities this story exposes and the conversations it forces both with Nollywood and in real life. Themes:  Exploitation & Abuse  Poverty, Corruption & Survival  Parenthood  Gender, Power & Vulnerability Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel & turn on that notification button: https://www.youtube.com/@thereelgistshow Connect with us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereelgistshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelgistshow Follow us on Jenny & Colette on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/princessonyinye/ https://www.instagram.com/colette.nj/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  3. To Kill A Monkey: Brotherlyy Banter, Obsession & Oboz

    JAN 6

    To Kill A Monkey: Brotherlyy Banter, Obsession & Oboz

    We are joined by the incredible Mistar Alvin. Naturally, that means even more laughter, banter and gist thats good for the soul. In this episode we dive into the Netflix show release “To Kill a Monkey” starring William Benson, Bucci Franklin, Stella Damasus, Bimbo Akintola, Chidi Mokeme, Teniola Adaese, Lilian Afegbai, Sunshine Rosman, Daniel Etim-Effiong and other brilliant actors. Expect a lot of discussion surrounding the pressures and struggles of living in Nigeria as well as the dynamic of the male species in regards to finances and validity.  Themes:  Poverty and Validation  Crime, conditioning and Greed  Toxic masculinity Abuse & Survival Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel & turn on that notification button: https://www.youtube.com/@thereelgistshow Connect with us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereelgistshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelgistshow Follow us on Jenny & Colette on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/princessonyinye/ https://www.instagram.com/colette.nj/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  4. Red Circle: Ode to a Character’s Ending

    JAN 6

    Red Circle: Ode to a Character’s Ending

    Your ladies are back with another gistful episode full of interesting topics and banter. In this episode we dig deep into the UK Red Carpet Premiere release “Red Circle” starring Folu Storms, Tobi Bakre, Femi Branch, Mr Macaroni, Omowunmi Dada, Mike Afolarin and other incredible actors. We touched on the developmental growth of Nigerian cinema, its actors and filmmakers as well as lighthearted and fun games of course!  Themes:  Light reflection on corruption  The evolution of Nigerian Cinema  Diversity in acting  Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel & turn on that notification button: https://www.youtube.com/@thereelgistshow Connect with us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereelgistshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelgistshow Follow us on Jenny & Colette on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/princessonyinye/ https://www.instagram.com/colette.nj/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  5. Three’s a Match: Fake Friend Set Up

    JAN 6

    Three’s a Match: Fake Friend Set Up

    Welcome back to another Episode of Reel Gist with Jenny & Colette!  This episode is hilarious. If you know you want to laugh your sorrows away, then you’re in the right place. We dive into the Prime Video/Youtube Nollywood film release “Three’s a Match” starring Uzor Arukwe, Umeche Oko, Osereme Inegbenebor and other incredible actors. This movie sparked interesting conversation surrounding family dynamic, transparency and stereotypes. We are joined by the wonderful Somto and Grimahh whilst we indulge in these topics and most importantly - have plenty fun!   Themes:  Nigerian family/sibling dynamic  Love & Loss  Poverty So grab your Popcorn & your Supermalt and get into the REEL GIST! Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel & turn on that notification button: https://www.youtube.com/@thereelgistshow Connect with us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereelgistshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelgistshow Follow us on Jenny & Colette on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/princessonyinye/ https://www.instagram.com/colette.nj/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  6. A Lagos Love Story: Way To Go Nollywood

    JAN 6

    A Lagos Love Story: Way To Go Nollywood

    Welcome to our very first Episode of Reel Gist with Jenny & Colette! We’re two Nigerian sisters born and raised in the UK and we’ll be gisting all things Nollywood, African Television, Cinema & Theatre Arts. From laugh-out-loud moments to deep cultural conversations- we’re covering it all. In this debut episode, we dive into the Nigerian Netflix release and UK Prime Video release movie ‘A Lagos Love Story’ sharing our thoughts and favourite scenes- but not before we have some fun! Expect: ‘Reel’ Talk from a British-Nigerian Perspective Tons of fun & laughter and vibrant conversations Don’t forget to subscribe to our Youtube Channel & turn on that notification button: https://www.youtube.com/@thereelgistshow Connect with us on our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereelgistshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelgistshow Follow us on Jenny & Colette on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/princessonyinye/ https://www.instagram.com/colette.nj/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
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About

Welcome to REEL GIST with Jenny and Colette! We’re a British-Nigerian duo who absolutely adore our culture — and Nollywood? It’s more than just entertainment to us. It’s part of our DNA and has helped shape who we are today. Nollywood and African Storytelling is more than just entertainment, it’s a reflection of hard truths, culture dynamic and often both spoken and unspoken realities that our continent faces within families across the diaspora and local communities.  So grab your chilled malt and join us as we unpack the latest African films and shows engaging in their thought provoking discussions, as well as kick back, catch vibes and gist along with us.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The Reel Gist Show
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  • Episodes
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