You Can Now Watch Jamila Dankaro’s Full-Length 2D Animation “The Days To Follow”
Nigerian writer and director, Jamila Dankaro has premiered “The Days to Follow“, a 2D animated short film in honour of the victims of the 2020 EndSARS protests. “The Days to Follow” which…
EndSARS: Watch ‘Focus’ short film directed by Tolulope Ajay
The Paradigm Initiative project promotes citizen vigilance on the protection of digital rights. Paradigm Initiative (PIN) have unveiled a brand new short film ‘Focus’ to commemorate the one-year anniversary of…
Historic Nigerian Movie “Amina” Is Coming to Netflix!
Historic Nigerian movie “Amina”, has been acquired by Netflix and will premiere on the streaming platform on November 4, 2021. The feature film is based on the 16th-century Zazzau empire…
Bolanle Austen-Peters’ ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ to screen in South African cinemas
The acclaimed stage musical is set to be screened in South Africa by top cinema chain Ster-Kinekor BAP Productions, Terra Kulture Arts and Studios in collaboration with the South African…
Juju Stories
A three-part anthology film exploring juju (magical) stories rooted in Nigerian folklore and urban legend, written and directed by the Nigerian new wave cinema collective known as Surreal16. Juju Stories…
A first-look is out! Meet the cast of new Basketmouth created Showmax comedy series ‘Ghana Jollof’
The Showmax original comedy series is directed by Diji Aderogba. Production has officially commenced for Showmax’s second Nigerian original show, a comedy series titled ‘Ghana Jollof’. Announcing the kick off…
Award-winning South African film ‘Influence’ is now available in Nigeria
The documentary feature film premiered at the 2020 Sundance film festival. Richard Poplak and Diana Neille’s award-winning film ‘Influence’ is now available in Nigeria. Based on the rise and fall of London-based PR…
Fatherhood
A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter’s birth. He copes with doubts,…
Top Picks at the 2021 Encounters South African International Documentary Festival
The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has announced its line-up of over 50 visual escapades to watch both online and in selected theatres. Truth-seeking, searing and undoubtedly moving African…
Kings of Joburg
The Masire brothers rule Johannesburg’s criminal underworld but a supernatural family curse and a tangled web of betrayal threaten to destroy them. Creator: Shona Ferguson Stars: Michael Anthony, Llewellyn Cordier, Connie Ferguson
Russell Westbrook On Bringing New ‘Tulsa Burning’ Documentary To Life: ‘It Kind Of Hit Home’
May 31st marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Tulsa race massacre when more than 35 blocks of what was dubbed Black Wall Street were burned to the…
Diji Aderogba’s ‘About a Boy’ wins big at 2021 Nollywoodweek Paris film festival
Diji Aderogba’s directorial debut ‘About a Boy’ has received the highest honour of the Nollywoodweek Paris film festival with the Prix du Public audience appreciation win. The psychological thriller was…
Aloe Vera to premiere in over 9 Francophone countries
Filmmaker Peter Sedufia’s romantic comedy Aloe Vera is expected to premiere in over nine Francophone countries. This comes nearly a year after the movie’s premiere was put on hold because…
Watch Alvin Abayomi and Jessica Williams in ‘Accused’ short film
Vincent Tobi’s new short film ‘Accused’ addresses a poignant theme of social relevance. Starring Alvin Abayomi, Jessica Williams and Omowunmi Martins, the Chidiebere Nwosu directed short film follows the story of a promising young programmer…
2021 AMAAs: Call for Nomination
The Africa Movie Academy Awards has rolled out its 2021 process. The prestigious event, which honours the best and good in the Africa film industry is prompting filmmakers across the…
‘Bantú Mama’ Aims to Unlearn America As the Ultimate Destination of Happiness & Success
The film Bantú Mama, directed by Ivan Herrera, is a soul-stirring and tender ode to the Black diaspora set in Santo Domingo. A cursory Google search of the colonial city of Santo Domingo will lead…
Nike Celebrates Black Women With New Film ‘We Play Real’
What would International Women’s Day be without the celebration of Black women? Just in time for the March 8 holiday, Nike has debuted a short film that honors the impact…
Mo Abudu launches EbonyLife Creative Academy to provide free courses for aspiring and existing filmmakers
Over the last decade, Mo Abudu has stayed consistent in narrating Nollywood’s potential to mainstream audience. Following her Sony Television and Netflix first-look film and TV deal, Abudu has launched…
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
A 2021 American biographical drama film about singer Billie Holiday, based on the book Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs by Johann Hari. The…