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…
Netflix Reveals New Faces for Second Season of ‘Blood & Water’
Netflix South Africa has shared the new faces joining ‘Blood & Water’ for the highly anticipated second season. Netflix South Africa has revealed the new additions to the popular original…
Adesuwa Omon’s ‘Grapes’ short film tackles rape and blame culture
Upcoming filmmaker, Adesuwa Omon has premiered ‘Grapes’, a short film that explores the critical issue of rape and victim shaming. Scripted by Tobi Daniels, the short film which premiered on February…
The Trailer for ‘Coming 2 America’ Is Here and It Looks As Iconic As the First
The highly-anticipated and long-awaited Coming to America sequel will be available March 5 on Amazon Prime. Finally! After months of guessing who would show up in the sequel and who…
I May Destroy You
I May Destroy You is a British drama television series created, written, co-directed, and executive produced by Michaela Coel for BBC One and HBO. The series is set in London with…
Wendy Williams opens up on cocaine addiction, infidelity in biopic ‘Wendy Williams: The Movie’
Controversial American media mogul, Wendy Williams recently shocked fans with the release of her self titled biopic where she opens up on explosive insights into her career and marriage to…
South African Apartheid Film ‘Lakutshon’ Ilanga’ Set for French Premiere
South African Apartheid film ‘Lakutshon’ Ilanga’ has been selected to show at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France. South African writer and director Phumi Morare’s film Lakutshon’ Ilanga…
Here’s What’s New, Black and On Netflix This Black History Month
It wouldn’t be Black History Month if Netflix didn’t have a number of Black titles hitting the streaming platform. This month, the streaming giant has a few originals up its…
A look at Cicely Tyson’s career accomplishments
Today the world mourns the passing of Cicely Tyson. As much an activist as she was an actress, over seven decades in Hollywood, Tyson broke down many barriers as a Black…
‘Lizard,’ Nigeria’s only submission for 2021 Sundance film festival
The short film is the only Nigerian film showcasing at the ongoing 2021 edition of the Sundance film festival. Nigerian filmmaker, Akinola Davies Jr. recently unveiled his short film, ‘Lizard’…