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In a bid to lessen the financial strain of air travel, improve regional integration, and boost tourism and economic activities within West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States Commission has announced that, effective January 1, 2026, air ticket taxes will be eliminated. Aviation charges, which are a separate type of levy, will also […]
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Every filmmaker has a strategy or medium with which they express their messages. For Daniel Alaka, the creative mind behind About Sarah, 2D animation suffices to capture complex human emotional experiences such as love, infatuation and heartbreak. About Sarah is one of the short films that screened in competition at this year’s edition of S16 […]
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In Swahili, “muganga” refers to a healer, preferably a medical doctor, in this case, Dr Denis Mukwege, a humanitarian and medical practitioner who founded Panzi Hospital where he committed to the treatment of female victims of sexual violence during the armed conflicts of the 1990s in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The biographical drama, Muganga, […]
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Emo Grae is back, and he’s stepping into the spotlight with purpose. His latest single, Your Type featuring BNXN (formerly Buju), drops as his second release of the year—right on the heels of the introspective vibes of IF. This isn’t just music; it’s a deliberate re-entry into the scene, fueled by emotional clarity and artistic […]
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Martha Ehinome, known for her captivating performance as Tumi in the Showmax original series, Wura, is making her debut executive produced film with Man of Her Dreams which recently wrapped production. The production which is now in its post-production phase is billed as Martha’s first executive produced project after years embracing fictional characters from The […]
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Rebel fighters from the M23 movement pushed into Uvira on Tuesday, breaching the last major government-held city in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and triggering a mass flight of civilians and soldiers into neighbouring Burundi, according to residents and security officials. The offensive, marked by heavy artillery fire and chaotic evacuations, has cast immediate doubt […]
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Nigerian filmmakers are making waves at the 2025 Red Sea Souk Project Market. The 2025 Red Sea Souk Project Market in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is proving to be a significant international platform for Nigerian filmmakers and it suggests the country’s growing presence on the global cinema stage. Running from December 6-10, the market, a key […]
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The Sundance Institute has announced 90 feature films and seven episodic projects set to participate in the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. This official selection includes a sparse three African titles and one Nigerian film participating at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section. The 2026 Sundance Film Festival runs January 22–February 1, in Park City and […]
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