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Short sharp shock: The Nigerian filmmaker and writer Onyeka Nwelue’s new book is the Sopranos of the novella form. Photo: David Levenson/Getty Images

Review: A blistering run through a morally corrupt but likeable man’s life

The Nigerian Mafia: Johannesburg is as short and sharp as the stabbing blade that the protagonist keeps on his person for protection

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Bumbling crooks: Brothers Dovi (Emmanuel Castis, above left) and Justin (Carl Beukes) are drawn haphazardly into murder in The Shakedown. (Coco van Oppens)

Inside The Shakedown: The dangerously funny South African crime caper

Amazon Prime’s first South African feature film tells of the hilarious side of the underworld

  • Eyaaz
6 min read