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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 …
3 days ago1 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 …
4 days ago2 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 …
4 days ago2 min read
Lupita Nyong’o: Oscar Win Opened Doors — and Locked Her Into Slave Roles
Nyong’o’s story isn’t just a personal anecdote — it’s a powerful example of how systemic typecasting remains alive in film.
Dec 11 min read
Trailer: Disney's 'Moana' Is Back — Here’s Why You Should Be Hyped
The sea is calling again. Disney’s live-action remake of Moana is scheduled for July 10, 2026 — and the first trailer has already dropped.
Nov 291 min read
Why Lionsgate Hired TikTok Fan Editors to Market Movies — And What That Means for Africa
Hollywood studio Lionsgate is embracing a radical shift: instead of polished trailer houses, it’s now hiring the very TikTok fan-editors who once created viral clips purely for fun.
Nov 241 min read
Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81 — A Cultural Bridge from Screen to Sound
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer-actor who helped bring reggae to film and build cultural bridges with Africa, has died aged 81. A nostalgic look at his legacy.
Nov 241 min read
Why Morocco's Spotlight at the 2026 European Film Market Matters for African Cinema
Morocco takes the spotlight at the 2026 European Film Market as Country in Focus, signalling new film-industry opportunities and broader implications for African cinema’s global role.
Nov 242 min read
Pope Leo’s Hollywood Bridge: What the Vatican-Celebrity Rendezvous Really Means
Pope Leo XIV’s meeting with Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci and Spike Lee marks the Vatican’s bold move into screen culture.
Nov 232 min read
Eddie Murphy Reflects on Big Career Misses: “I Wish I Would’ve Done Ghostbusters and Rush Hour”
Eddie Murphy opens up about major roles he passed on, including Ghostbusters and Rush Hour, and why timing matters in career-defining decisi
Nov 221 min read
Black Panther 3: Ryan Coogler Returns to Wakanda With a Vision That Could Redefine the Franchise
Wakanda is stirring again. Ryan Coogler has confirmed that his next major film with Marvel is Black Panther 3, and early signs suggest something deeper, heavier and more meaningful is on the way.
Nov 182 min read
Red Card: A Thriller at the Edge of Beauty and Darkness
Halle Berry and Djimon Hounsou are stepping into a world where breathtaking landscapes collide with brutal secrets. Their new Africa-set thriller, Red Card, dives into the underbelly of trafficking, corruption and survival
Nov 182 min read
The Devil Wears Prada 2: When Power Gets a Makeover
The red-heels are back. The fashion kingdom may have shifted—but one queen still rules it. In the highly anticipated sequel,
Nov 182 min read
Aaron Pierre Was Named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive 2025” — Why It’s a Moment
British actor Aaron Pierre appears in People’s “Sexiest Man Alive 2025” feature, celebrating his rise from Rebel Ridge to global heartthrob.
Nov 171 min read
‘Bugonia’ Threw the Wildest Screening of the Year — Only for the Bald (or the Brave Enough to Shave)
Emma Stone surprised fans at Focus Features’ viral “Bugonia” screening, where bald attendees packed the theater in Culver City. The film’s marketing stunt was a viral hit.
Nov 111 min read
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