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Film And Tv

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

What Exactly Is All This Sex Doing in Blood Sisters?

Blood Sisters Understands That Sex Can Tell a Story. It Just Doesn’t Always Know What Story It’s Telling.

3 months ago

Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, The Custodian of Action and Nollywood’s Voice of Reason

Nollywood actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, who has died aged 66 of an unnamed cancer, inspired Nigerian film audiences and industry practitioners with his commanding performances and recorded goodwill. The actor who has stayed away from mainstream attention and conversation was the face of recent conversation after one of his daughters posted a video detailing the […]

Seyi Lasisi

2 weeks ago

Best Nollywood Films of 2026, So Far

While Nollywood’s artistic ambitions have supposedly heightened, they often don’t translate onscreen.

Seyi Lasisi

2 months ago

“My Father’s Shadow”: Analysing the Identity Crisis of a Nigerian and African Title

My Father’s Shadow dual-citizenship tension isn’t an isolated conversation in African cinema. From the early 2000’s to date, there have been a select number of African titles with similar tension.

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

Intentional Storytelling and Black Consciousness in Kunle Afolayan’s “The Figurine” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”

Intentional storytelling are the purposeful creative choices that involve a smooth blend of narrative, aesthetic style and themes in a manner that enhances meaning and overall appeal.

Adedamola Adedayo

7 months ago

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

4 months ago

Encounters Documentary Film Festival Announces 2026 First Official Selection

The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has announced its official selection ahead of its 28th edition. Scheduled from the 4th to 14th of June, 2026, the festival has programmed African short and feature documentary projects made in, outside, and about Africa. The documentary projects ponder on the question of identity, sexuality and politics. Encounters […]

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

Becoming, Again and Again: Beverly Osu on Growth, Presence and Purpose

For over a decade, Beverly Osu has lived in the public eye, navigating scrutiny, reinvention, and the quiet work of finding her place in a fast paced industry. From her early visibility on reality television to a career shaped by emotionally demanding roles and a growing commitment to mental health advocacy, her journey has unfolded […]

Naomi Ezenwa

4 months ago

Durban FilmMart, Funding Cuts, and the Future of Africa’s Cinema and Funding Infrastructure

The Durban FilmMart (DFM) has rescheduled its 17th edition to October 9th to 12th, 2026, due to “significant funding challenges.” The 2026 rescheduling is coming after running 2025 on a tighter budget with delayed funds. Since its launch in 2010 by the Durban Film Office and the Durban International Film Festival, it has been positioned […]

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

Uyoyou Adia’s “Evi” to Tour Nigerian Universities

The producers of Uyoyou Adia’s Evi have announced their intention to organize a campus tour for the film. The tour is happening at an unspecified timeline and at schools across the country. This curated university screening will come after the film’s successful cinema run which started in March 2026. Evi is a 2026 Nigerian musical […]

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

AFRIFF Selects African Titles For Goes to Cannes Program

In February 2026, the Marché du Film, also known as the Cannes Film Market, announced Lagos as one of its partnering cities for the 2026 edition of the Goes to Cannes program, taking place from May 15 to 18th 2026, at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) was selected to […]

Seyi Lasisi

4 months ago

Don Julio Tequila Steps Up as Lead Sponsor for 12th AMVCA

This awards season, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards returns for its 12th edition. Veteran actress Joke Silva has been named Head Judge, and Don Julio Tequila is stepping into the spotlight in a way that feels both timely and culturally resonant. Set for May 9, 2026, this year’s ceremony is shaping up to be […]

Amber Asuni

5 months ago