By Muhammad Abubakar
It has been a while since I wrote a Kannywood movie review. The last film I reviewed was Ruwan Dare, directed by the uniquely skilled Auwal Yaseen. In this review, I will discuss the same director’s new series release (Zafin Nema), which shares some similarities with the previous movie.
Zafin Nema is a romantic comedy-drama about two lovers, Ilu (played by Sadiq Sani Sadiq) and Saude (played by Maryam Yahaya), who face numerous challenges. Ilu comes from a poor background, and Saude’s family, especially her paternal grandmother (Hajara Usman), disapproves of their relationship. As a result, Ilu and his friend Rabe (played by Tahir I. Tahir) set off to the city in search of money to marry Saude.
Ilu and Rabe vow not to return home until they become five times richer than Alhaji Dangana (played by Shehu Hassan Kano), whom Saude is forced to marry. Ilu’s financial struggles cause his relationship with Saude to fall apart, and her family’s obsession with material possessions doesn’t make things easier.
The movie is entertaining and leaves you curious about what will happen in the next episode. The cast delivers good performances, but the camera work is poor and looks like it was shot with an ordinary Android camera. However, the natural background is quite appealing.
One issue with the movie is that it’s without subtitles, despite Kannywood’s growing audience across Africa and beyond. Additionally, the subtitles in some Kannywood films are poorly done.
Surprisingly, the industry still produces movies with terrible subtitles despite having (seemingly) educated individuals. Therefore, I suggest they employ people proficient in English to handle subtitles.
Overall, Zafin Nema is a must-watch movie that you shouldn’t miss. I, therefore, recommend it for all and sundry.
Muhammad Abubakar wrote via muhammadabubakarsulaiman070@gmail.com.