Inspired By Kamala Harris, When We Gather Art Project Pays Homage To Black Women Heroines
We are one day away from the inauguration of our first Black woman and South Asian Vice President of the United States. To celebrate the moment Kamala Harris will get…
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Added to 2021 Sundance Film Festival
The historical drama, starring Daniel Kaluuya, Lakeith Stanfield and several others, has released an exhilarating new trailer ahead of its premiere at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Judas and the…
Clarence Peters releases 5-part X-Rated limited TV series, ‘HEX’
On January 18, 2020, legendary Nigerian video director, Clarence Abiodun Peters released his award-winning TV series, ‘HEX.’ The film show Kunle Remi, Ayo Ayoola, Nancy Isime, Scarlet Gomez and Roseline…
15 Actors Who Have Played Martin Luther King Jr. And Coretta Scott King
The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. looms over our nation daily. In recent years, Black creators like Ava Duvernary and Lee Daniels have worked to tell his story from…
Tasha Smith to direct 50 Cent’s Black Mafia Family series
Actress Tasha Smith has signed on to direct multiple episodes of the Starz series Black Mafia Family. A veteran in the acting field known for her fiery delivery, Smith has…
A new Disney+ Yvonne Orji autobiography comedy series is officially in the works
Nigerian American comedienne, Yvonne Orji has begun developing a 30-minute autobiography comedy series for Disney+. The series titled ‘First Gen’ will reportedly follow Yvonne Orji’s experiences as a Nigerian immigrant…
Showmax and CANAL+ Announce Their First Original African Series Set in Kenya
Nairobi based ‘Crime & Justice’ is the first example of the streaming platform’s investment in African voices and stories. In their second co-production project to date, African streaming and on…
9 Things We Learned About Tiger Woods From Part 1 Of His HBO Documentary
HBO premiered the first portion of a two-part documentary examining the life and career of Tiger Woods Sunday. Woods, who once famously described himself as “Cablinasian”, is the first Black…
Anthony Nti’s short film “Da Yie” to be considered for 2021 Academy Awards
This stunning African film is an intense day trip in sunny Ghana, that endangers the innocence of two kids. Co-written by the talented emerging duo Anthony Nti and Chingiz Karibekov,…
Farewell Amor’ Is A Moving Tale Of An African Immigrant Family Reconnecting After Years Of Separation
The newest film from director Ekwa Msangi is a striking depiction of the nuanced and complex Black immigrant experience that’s been long overdue to appear on the big screen. Farewell…
‘Omo Ghetto’ rakes in N124 million in opening week
Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz’s ‘Omo Ghetto The Saga’ has closed Nollywood’s 2020 year with a major bang. According to a report by CEAN, the star-studded feature film which premiered…
David Oyelowo talks playing a character in new sci-fi ‘The Midnight Sky’
Nigerian actor, David Oyelowo is having the hardest time with hiding how proud he is of his latest character. Oyelowo stars alongside George Clooney, Felicity Jones in newly released Netflix…
These Are The Best Nigerian Films of 2020
Despite the uncertainties of 2020, these Nigerian filmmakers defied the odds and rolled out films that will be remembered for years to come. Every year, hundreds of films are produced…
Us In Between
Dedicated to all frontline workers in the fight against the outbreak, this is a movie that tells the story of how the coronavirus pandemic has affected human life. Inspired by…
Monalisa Chinda shares BTS of forthcoming film, ‘Graveyard’
Veteran Nollywood star, Monalisa Chinda is set to star in an action drama, ‘Graveyard’ directed by Willis Ikedum. The forthcoming film which is currently in production follows the story of Cheta,…
US in between: Sparrow Productions announces new film inspired by COVID-19
Award-winning Ghanaian filmmaker, Shirly Frimpong-Manso, has produced a new film inspired by the COVID-19 global pandemic. The film that features John Dumelo, Lydia Forson, Senanu Gbedawo , David Dontoh, Adjetey…
Meet AMAA’s 2020 jury ahead of November 20 nominations
The 16th African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), themed ‘Hope’, officially has a date following months of delays and speculations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The anticipated 2020 awards will hold…
Tyler Perry’s Sistas
Written, directed and executively produced by Tyler Perry, Sistas” follows a group of single black women as they navigate the ups-and-downs of modern life, which includes careers, friendships, romances, and…
Voiceless releases in Nigerian cinemas
Three major Nollywood studios, Native Media, Theatrone Media, and Whitestone Pictures, have jointly announced the release of their much-anticipated, insurgency-inspired romantic-thriller, Voiceless. The film is set to open in cinemas across…
New Film Sheds Light on the Legacy and Risks of Black Birth
San Antonio, TX — When Black mothers are dying during labor at a rate that is three to four times higher than their white counterparts, it’s time we start paying attention…
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