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Patience Ozokwor Honoured at Regal Film Festival in Accra
Nollywood icon Patience Ozokwor has been honoured at Ghana’s Regal Film Festival, celebrating her decades-long impact on African film
Dec 21, 20252 min read


Kenyan Film World Mourns Appie Matere — Trailblazing Producer Behind Kona, Killer Necklace Has Died
Appie Matere, a respected Kenyan film and television producer known for landmark projects like Kona and award-winning films, has passed away
Dec 21, 20252 min read


Teach Me in 60 Seconds: How Algorithms Decide What Gets Seen
Learn how algorithms on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and streaming platforms decide what content gets visibility — and what creators must do..
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Rwanda’s Cinema Question: Streaming vs. Winning — But That’s Not the Whole Story
As a Kigali cinema shuts its doors, Rwanda’s film industry faces the pressure of streaming — but the real story is about adaptation …
Dec 21, 20251 min read


POLL: What Makes You Quit Watching First?
What Makes You Quit Watching First?
What’s the fastest way a film or series loses you?
Dec 21, 20250 min read


6 Box Office Myths African Audiences Have Already Outgrown
From star power to opening weekends, these outdated 6 box office myths no longer hold true for African film audiences in today’s evolving ..
Dec 21, 20252 min read


Nollywood’s December Box Office Battle Is Back — And the Stars Are Out in Full Force
Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and Ini Edo are going head-to-head this December, turning Nollywood’s holiday box office into a star-powered..
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Trailer: ‘Olori Ogun’, Odunlade Adekola’s Film Earns ₦47 Million Opening Weekend
Watch the trailer for Olori Ogun the Odunlade Adekola–led film records ₦47 million at the Nigerian box office in its opening weekend.
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Funke Akindele’s Latest Film Breaks ₦200 Million Barrier in Opening Weekend
With over ₦200 million ($137,765) earned in its opening weekend, Funke Akindele’s latest film has delivered one of Nollywood’s …
Dec 16, 20252 min read


8 Streaming Decisions That Reshaped African Film Distribution Economics
From Netflix’s early Nollywood bets to YouTube’s creator boom, these eight streaming decisions fundamentally changed film distribution economics and how African films are financed, distributed and monetised.
Dec 15, 20252 min read


UN Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Filmmakers to Advance Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations has reiterated its commitment to working with Nigerian filmmakers, recognising film as a powerful tool for driving …
Dec 14, 20252 min read


Inside ‘Madu’- The Film: How a Viral Lagos Dance Clip Led to a Disney-Backed Documentary
Madu The Film traces Nigerian ballet dancer Anthony Madu’s journey from a viral Lagos dance clip to global stages, with the documentary backed by …
Dec 14, 20251 min read


10 Things Google Trends Reveals About African Film Audiences
From genre obsession to platform loyalty, Google Trends data reveals how African film audiences search, discover and commit to movies and ..
Dec 13, 20252 min read


YouTube’s 2025 Nigerian Creators List Signals a New Era for Nollywood — With Omoni Oboli Leading the Charge
YouTube’s 2025 Nigerian Creators list reads less like a popularity ranking and more like a roadmap for where Nollywood is headed.
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Tribute: Jimmy Cliff - The Caribbean Voice That Changed Global Cinema and Sound
From reggae icon to cinematic trailblazer, Jimmy Cliff reshaped how Black stories, music and identity moved across film and popular …
Dec 13, 20252 min read


How to Make a Powerful Film on a Tight Budget: A Practical Playbook for Emerging Filmmakers
Here’s a practical playbook filmmakers can steal from proven low-budget successes around the world, on how to make a powerful film on a …
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Musola Cathrine Kaseketi: A Quiet Force Shaping Zambia’s Film Narrative
Musola Cathrine Kaseketi is Zambia’s first professional female film director. Her films like Suwi, Dreams of Forgotten Youth and Broken …
Dec 13, 20252 min read


‘Water Girl’: How Nnamdi Kanaga’s Folklore-Rooted Supernatural Drama Inspires Creative Filmmaking
Water Girl, written and directed by Nnamdi Kanaga, blends Igbo mythology with modern narrative and indie ingenuity. Our review highlights its story, cultural heart, production context, and lessons for budget filmmakers.
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Trailer: ‘Oversabi Aunty’ - Nollywood’s December Comedy-Drama Brings Laughter and Real-Life Lessons
Oversabi Aunty — starring Toyin Abraham and Mike Ezuruonye — hits cinemas December 19, 2025. Our review explores its humour, family dynamics, and why audiences are buzzing ahead of release.
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Zimbabwe’s ‘Rise’ - Short Film Shows How Storytelling and Resourcefulness Win Global Stages
Rise, directed by Jessica J. Rowlands, became the first Zimbabwean film selected at the Tribeca Film Festival. Its production and impact …
Dec 13, 20252 min read
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