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Soundtrack as Export: How Music Syncs Bring African Films to Global Playlists
Discover how African filmmakers and musicians are using soundtracks and sync deals to expand global influence — turning film scores into powerful cultural exports. “Every beat that leaves Africa carries a story — and every story now has a soundtrack that travels with it.” The Rise of Soundtrack Diplomacy African films are no longer just telling stories — they’re singing them across borders. From the rhythmic beats in Queen Sono to the soul-stirring melodies of The Black Boo
Oct 163 min read


Best Practices to Convert Premiere Buzz into Long-Tail Revenue
Learn how African filmmakers can turn the excitement of a film premiere into sustained, long-term revenue through strategic distribution, audience engagement, and digital innovation. “A premiere is not the end of your film’s journey — it’s the start of your business model.” Turning Hype into Longevity A successful film premiere creates a wave — but the real challenge lies in turning that momentary buzz into a steady revenue stream. Across Africa, filmmakers are learning that
Oct 163 min read


Top 7 Affordable Animation Tools for African Studios in 2025
Explore seven powerful, low-cost animation tools and workflows empowering African studios to create world-class 2D and 3D films, shorts, and ads without breaking the bank. Animation Is Africa’s Next Big Export From Iwájú to Garbage Boy and Trash Can , African animation is moving beyond imagination — it’s becoming a global commodity. But for many studios across Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, and Cape Town, one question keeps echoing: How do we produce high-quality animation without H
Oct 164 min read


Kugali Media: Reimagining Folktales Through Animation | Feature Profile
Meet Kugali Media — founded by African creatives who are transforming folklore with futuristic animation, cultural detail, and global reach through their Disney-collaborated series Iwájú. Introducing Kugali Media Founded in 2017 by three creatives — Olufikayo “Ziki” Adeola , Hamid Ibrahim , and Tolu Olowofoyeku — Kugali Media set out on a mission to bring African imagination to immediate global visibility. Born from comics and graphic novels, the company has grown into one
Oct 162 min read


Streaming Across Africa in 2025: Winning Models, Language Power & Who’s Winning the Sub-Saharan Play
Discover how Africa’s streaming industry is reshaping in 2025 — from business models and local language markets to the platforms dominating Sub-Saharan Africa. “We see a unique opportunity to transform video consumption in Africa with high-quality, accessible and relevant content.”— Selorm Adadevoh, Group Chief Commercial Officer, MTN Group It’s 2025, and the African streaming battlefield is louder than ever. Showmax’s relaunch, Netflix’s local-first push, and MTN’s telecom-
Oct 162 min read
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