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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 …
1 day ago2 min read


Musola Cathrine Kaseketi: A Quiet Force Shaping Zambia’s Film Narrative
Musola Cathrine Kaseketi is Zambia’s first professional female film director. Her films like Suwi, Dreams of Forgotten Youth and Broken …
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


Full List of African Winners at Gotham Awards 2025
From lead acting to breakthrough directing — here are the African stars and films that claimed top honours at the 2025 Gotham Awards.
Dec 71 min read


Egyptian Film 'Aisha Can’t Fly Away’ to Premiere at Marrakech Film Festival 2025
The highly anticipated Egyptian drama Aisha Can’t Fly Away — directed by Morad Mostafa — has been confirmed for its MENA premiere at the 2025 Marrakech International Film Festival
Dec 41 min read


When Runway Meets Reel: Nollywood + Fashion Are Finally Getting Fluent
Recently, Lagos-born fashion label Zephans & Co. made history — becoming the first Nigerian fashion brand to co-sponsor a Nollywood film, the high-octane heist movie Gingerrr.
Dec 12 min read


UNESCO & Tamayouz Launched New Film Residency Supporting African Women Directors
UNESCO and the Tamayouz Cinema Foundation have launched a 2025 residency in Morocco, training 10 emerging African women filmmakers in writing, directing, and production to strengthen creative diversity across the continent.
Dec 12 min read


Obichi Marshall: Where Talent Meets Tenacity in Nollywood
Obichi’s journey began on screen in 2015 with Meet the Browns, and from that moment, it was clear she wasn’t just here to act — she was here to own the screen.
Nov 112 min read
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