A recurring theme in Folawiyo’s discussion of her work is accessibility, not as a marketing term but as something closer to a personal correction.
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Canal+ has commissioned 10 made-for-television films from Flying Whale, the newly launched production label under Nigerian studio Anakle Films, marking another major investment in Africa’s growing film and television industry. The agreement, which already has four completed productions, underscores the French media giant’s continued expansion across the continent as it strengthens its original African programming […]
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For years, conversations about Nigeria’s creative economy have centred on music, film and fashion. Yet another creative industry has been quietly building momentum. Independent game developers are increasingly creating original titles capable of reaching global audiences, demonstrating that compelling interactive storytelling can emerge from the continent just as confidently as its other cultural exports. Among […]
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Adé Sultan Sangodoyin’s debut narrative short film, We Must Begin Again, Together, will have its world premiere at the 23rd edition of the Afrika Film Festival Köln, taking place from September 17 to 27, 2026, in Cologne, Germany. The screening marks the filmmaker’s directorial debut after previously serving as co-producer on the award-winning 2015 film […]
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Zimbabwean production company Ambidextrous Pictures has opened applications for the inaugural edition of “Girls Making Films,” a new initiative aimed at equipping women creatives with the skills, mentorship and industry connections needed to develop their ideas into screen projects. The free two-day masterclass is scheduled to take place from July 23 to 24 in Harare […]
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For centuries, African folklore has served purposes beyond entertainment. Myths, oral traditions, and spiritual beliefs have long been used to explain the unknown, preserve cultural memory, and communicate moral truths across generations. Contemporary African storytellers continue to draw from this tradition, but many have moved beyond simply retelling folklore. Instead, they use it as a […]
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If you weren’t there, chances are you heard about it. Rolling Stone Africa’s inaugural Culture in the Room arrived in Lagos on June 20 as the kind of event the city has always needed: intimate, intentional, and filled with the people actively shaping what Nigerian and West African culture looks and feels like today. The […]
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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, will host the inaugural African Animation Film Market (MAFA) in November 2026, marking it as the first dedicated marketplace for the business of animation on the African continent. The event is designed to bring together creators, producers, broadcasters, investors, digital platforms, television networks, and animation studios from across Africa and beyond, creating […]
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The most valuable luxury experiences have traditionally been measured by ownership. The homes people lived in, the cars they drove and the watches they wore were visible expressions of success. However, that definition is changing. Across global cities, luxury is becoming less about possessions and more about experiences, and Lagos is no exception. A growing […]
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