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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.

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  • Baby Farm: Surviving the Wickedness of Man
    Jan 6 2026

    ⚠️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


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    45 mins
  • To Kill A Monkey: Brotherlyy Banter, Obsession & Oboz
    Jan 6 2026

    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/

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    1 hr
  • Red Circle: Ode to a Character’s Ending
    Jan 6 2026

    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/

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    52 mins
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