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FILMSPACE AFRICA
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From star power to opening weekends, these outdated 6 box office myths no longer hold true for African film audiences in today’s evolving ..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
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
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
Digital Behaviour & Viewing Habits: What We’ve Learned from Social Data (Africa 2024–25)
If you want to understand what Africans are watching, don’t start with ratings sheets. Start with scrolling.
Nov 22, 20254 min read
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