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POLL: Where Do You Watch Most Content?
Be honest — where does most of your viewing happen?
Dec 22, 20250 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
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
Searching for Amani: Kenyan Documentary Tackles Loss, Climate and Truth-Seeking
Searching for Amani follows a 13-year-old’s quest to uncover his father’s death, blending personal grief with climate and social conflict.
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
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From star power to opening weekends, these outdated 6 box office myths no longer hold true for African film audiences in today’s evolving ..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
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
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
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
Wizkid: Long Live Lagos — New Trailer Spotlights Global Impact & African Pride
The trailer for the upcoming HBO documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos dropped — highlighting Wizkid’s journey from Lagos streets to global…
Dec 8, 20251 min read
TidPix Goes Global: African Streaming Brand Launches on LG TVs Across Europe
TidPix, the African-content streaming platform, just went live on LG Channels in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and four Nordic countries …
Dec 6, 20251 min read
50 Cent Speaks Out: Why He Produced “The Reckoning” — And What He Wants the World to See
Netflix’s four-part documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning landed on December 2, 2025, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson wasted no time making …
Dec 5, 20252 min read
Trailer: South African Thriller “Hunting Jessica Brok”
South Africa’s latest psychological thriller, Hunting Jessica Brok, is stirring excitement across the continent. The movie hails from South Africa and puts a local heroine at the centre: Jessica Brok, a former special-ops agent pushed back into a deadly hunt when her past comes hunting her.
Dec 4, 20251 min read
Netflix Sets Release Date for “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” Docuseries- Streaming December 2
Netflix has announced that the upcoming four-part docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning will premiere on December 2, 2025, giving viewers a closer look at one of the most controversial chapters in modern music history.
Dec 3, 20251 min read
POLL: What makes you watch an African film immediately?
Everyone has a trigger — a great trailer, a favourite actor, or pure hype. What actually gets you to press play?
Dec 2, 20250 min read
Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within: The Ugandan Story Dancing Its Way to Netflix
There are stories that break you. And there are stories that lift you. Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within does both — in the most beautiful way possible.
Dec 2, 20252 min read
“The Herd” Charges Beyond the Box Office- From Nigerian Cinemas to Netflix Charts
From Nigerian box office success to Netflix chart, The Herd is expanding beyond borders. Discover its streaming rankings and growing …
Nov 24, 20252 min read
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