Features, reviews, and essays on film and TV shows from across the African continent
Netflix is gearing up for what could be its most ambitious year yet, with a dynamic slate of films, series, and games set to launch in 2025. At its annual showcase at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, emphasized the platform’s commitment to groundbreaking entertainment. She said, “No […]
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An announcement meant to celebrate African storytelling instead ignited debates about Hollywood’s disregard for Nollywood talent, accusations of cultural interloping, and the perceived insensitivity of Western production teams.
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As we look back on the previous year’s releases, debuts, and industry-defining moments in Nigerian Film, it’s time we look forward and embrace what this year might hold for Nigerian Film. Here’s what and who to keep an eye on as the year continues to take shape. I do not come to you by chance […]
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Netflix is gearing up for what could be its most ambitious year yet, with a dynamic slate of films, series, and games set to launch in 2025. At its annual showcase at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, emphasized the platform’s commitment to groundbreaking entertainment. She said, “No […]
8 hours ago
Following its pilot episode released in November 2024, the Nigerian animation lab, Ekanem Stories, has released another episode of its animated series, E Dey Happen. Titled The Beju Prayer, the episode follows the titular character, Beju, as he navigates the dull intricacies of a job he dislikes while pursuing his true passion as a content […]
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Netflix is gearing up for what could be its most ambitious year yet, with a dynamic slate of films, series, and games set to launch in 2025. At its annual showcase at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, emphasized the platform’s commitment to groundbreaking entertainment. She said, “No […]
8 hours ago
Following its pilot episode released in November 2024, the Nigerian animation lab, Ekanem Stories, has released another episode of its animated series, E Dey Happen. Titled The Beju Prayer, the episode follows the titular character, Beju, as he navigates the dull intricacies of a job he dislikes while pursuing his true passion as a content […]
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The Nollywood landscape is a study in contrasts. One moment, we’re celebrating Funke Akindele’s record-breaking box office success; the next, the industry is embroiled in heated debates over the depth of romantic comedies. Yet, this tension speaks to Nollywood’s vitality, an industry in constant dialogue with itself, evolving through its challenges and triumphs. Amid this […]
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With her diverse cultural exports, Africa remains the place for stories that transcend time and boundaries. These stories, often told by the continent’s filmmakers, are distributed through film festivals and other screening events. One of these festivals is the Kitale Film Week, an annual week-long event that is hosted in the Western Kenyan town of […]
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What haven’t you heard of Diamond Platnumz? Since the third installment of Young, Famous & African premiered, his name has lingered ceaselessly on the lips of fans of the show. He’s been doted on and disparaged in equal measure. To his detractors, he’s a duplicitous, morally abhorrent, philandering character. His fans see him differently. To […]
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Where The Gravediggers painted a collective portrait, here they craft an intimate character study, one that shows how a single life can ripple through countless others. The documentary’s camera lingers with tenderness, capturing Mama Balo’s world in a way that feels less like observation and more like a confession between old friends. Nothing is hidden because nothing needs to be.
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The Last Ranger, a South African short film produced by Darwin Shaw and directed by Cindy Lee, has advanced to the final list for the 97th Academy Awards (the Oscars). The film, considered in the Oscars’ Best Live-Action Short Film category, will represent Africa at the big event scheduled for 2nd March, 2025 at the […]
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Nigeria-born British actress Wunmi Mosaku brings glory to Africa through her appearance as a cast member in Hollywood action horror film Sinners. The shining star is joined by other incredible talents in the forthcoming film, including fellow Black actors like Michael B. Jordan who stars in dual roles as identical twin brothers Elijah and Elias, […]
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