Film And Tv

Features, reviews, and essays on film and TV shows from across the African continent

AMVCA 2026 : Africa’s Biggest Award is Still Burdened By its Oldest Problems

When, in 2013, MultiChoice Africa and its Africa Magic channels launched the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), it was to celebrate and honour excellence in African film and television. Prior to this, there was no single, high-profile awards platform dedicated specifically to African screen content across the continent. From inception, the award was deliberate […]

Seyi Lasisi

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3 months ago

AMVCA 2026 : Africa’s Biggest Award is Still Burdened By its Oldest Problems

15 African Projects Restored and Distributed on French TV5MONDE+

On 11th May, 2026, TV5MONDE+, a global, free streaming service owned by the public television network TV5MONDE, made 15 restored African films available for global access under a designated Cinémathèque Afrique space. The launch has been framed as a landmark collaboration between TV5MONDE and the French Institute (Institut français).  The first restored works include Paulin […]

Seyi Lasisi

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3 months ago

15 African Projects Restored and Distributed on French TV5MONDE+

Ganza Moise, Rwandan Film Industry, and Funding African Stories Stories

In January 2026, Ganza Moise’s Ako Kantu had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).  Ako Kantu, a Valentine’s Day special episode takes an unexpected turn when a sensationalist YouTuber interviews a charismatic thief. The short film was among eleven African films that screened at the festival including Malek Bensmail’s The Arab, […]

Seyi Lasisi

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3 months ago

Ganza Moise, Rwandan Film Industry, and Funding African Stories Stories

Idrissa Ouédraogo’s “Tilaï” Selected for 2026 Cannes Classics.

Burkinabé filmmaker Idrissa Ouédraogo‘s Tilaï (The Law) has been selected for the 2026 Cannes Classics. The 4k restoration of the project will screen alongside 21 feature films, 3 short films, and 6 documentaries, and two contemporary works. The Cannes Classics is a section dedicated to showcasing the preservation work carried out by production companies, rights […]

Seyi Lasisi

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3 months ago

Idrissa Ouédraogo’s “Tilaï” Selected for 2026 Cannes Classics.

Docubox Opens Call for Feature Fiction Development

As part of the Docubox International Partnership Summit 2026, the Docubox Creative Producers Lab will support seven Kenyan producers developing feature-length fiction films through a 5-day in-person lab alongside an experienced creative producer, continued virtual support with story consultants and script doctors, and opportunities to connect with international partners, funders, and industry stakeholders attending the […]

Seyi Lasisi

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3 months ago

Docubox Opens Call for Feature Fiction Development

Tife Sonaike is Reimagining Nollywood Posters through His “Nollywood Reimagined” Series

In March 2026, Nigerian visual artist, Tife Sonaike, started a visual series tagged Nollywood Reimagined where he focuses on creating new, alternative, and art-inclined posters for selected Old Nollywood films. The series has produced reimagined posters of Teco Benson’s State of Emergency, Tade Ogidan’s Diamond Ring, Gbenga Adewusi’s Lepa Shandy, and Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun’s Issakaba. […]

Seyi Lasisi

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3 months ago

Tife Sonaike is Reimagining Nollywood Posters through His “Nollywood Reimagined” Series

AMVCA 12: Celebrating African Film From Every Corner of the Continent

Twelve editions in, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has grown into something that goes well beyond a night of trophies and red carpets. Organised by MultiChoice, a Canal+ company, and held annually in Lagos, it has become one of the most important platforms African film and television has for celebrating itself. It is […]

Amber Asuni

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3 months ago

AMVCA 12: Celebrating African Film From Every Corner of the Continent
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