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Trailer: A Very Dirty Christmas - Already Stirring Festive Chaos
The official trailer for A Very Dirty Christmas — watch as Ini Edo and cast bring festive chaos and mayhem to cinemas this holiday season.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
POLL: Where Do You Watch Most Content?
Be honest — where does most of your viewing happen?
Dec 22, 20250 min read
El Sett: Reintroducing Umm Kulthum to the Big Screen, Beyond the Legend
The biopic El Sett about Umm Kulthum — directed by Marwan Hamed and starring Mona Zaki — has debuted at major festivals and cinemas.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Cinema or Streaming? Why Question Isn’t Either–Or Anymore
Cinema or streaming? African filmmakers are embracing hybrid release strategies that combine theatrical buzz with streaming reach.
Dec 22, 20252 min read
Ini Edo’s “A Very Dirty Christmas” Controversy Shows Why Titles Are Now Part of the Box Office Strategy
As NFVCB engages producers and CAN criticises the title “A Very Dirty Christmas,” the debate highlights how naming choices can shape buzz.
Dec 22, 20251 min read
How Trailers Hook Audiences: The First 90 Seconds Decide Everything
From Netflix to TikTok, film trailers now have seconds to win attention. Here’s how great trailers hook audiences, trigger curiosity …
Dec 22, 20251 min read
Egypt Enters the Monster-Movie Arena With ‘Oscar: The Return of the Mammoth’
The newly released trailer for Oscar: The Return of the Mammoth signals Egypt’s first large-scale giant monster film, blending prehistoric..
Dec 21, 20252 min read
David Breaks North American Box Office Records With Historic Faith-Animation Opening
Animated musical David has delivered a record-setting North American debut, surpassing classic faith-based animated films and redefining …
Dec 21, 20251 min read
The Fisherman: How Ghana Breakout Film Sparked a New Conversation in African Cinema
Ghanaian film The Fisherman is gaining attention for its cultural depth and bold storytelling — with the now-famous “talking fish” character
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
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From star power to opening weekends, these outdated 6 box office myths no longer hold true for African film audiences in today’s evolving ..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
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
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
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
Warner Bros - Paramount - Netflix deal: Warner Bros Discovery Stands With Netflix as Paramount Bid Is Rejected — Bidding War Escalates
Warner Bros Discovery turns down Paramount’s $108.4B hostile offer and stays committed to Netflix, intensifying a takeover fight with major global and African market implications.
Dec 12, 20251 min read
Kenyan Film “Act of Love” to Open Kenya Cinema Week in London
The contemporary Kenyan drama Act of Love — directed by Shelly Gitonga — has been selected to screen at the upcoming Kenya Cinema Week in London, marking a notable step for Kenyan cinema on the global stage.
Dec 5, 20251 min read
Senegalese Cinema Shines at SOTIGUI Awards 2025
At the 2025 SOTIGUI Awards ceremony held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Senegalese cinema took home several of the event’s most prestigious honours — a sweeping victory that underscores West Africa’s growing strength on the continent’s screen.
Dec 5, 20251 min read
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