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Angelina Jolie-Backed ‘Muganga’ Puts Congo’s Healing Story on the Global Stage
The film Muganga, The One Who Treats, co-produced by Angelina Jolie and inspired by Dr. Denis Mukwege, has secured a global sales deal …
Dec 24, 20252 min read


El Sett: Reintroducing Umm Kulthum to the Big Screen, Beyond the Legend
The biopic El Sett about Umm Kulthum — directed by Marwan Hamed and starring Mona Zaki — has debuted at major festivals and cinemas.
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


Trailer: ‘Oversabi Aunty’ - Nollywood’s December Comedy-Drama Brings Laughter and Real-Life Lessons
Oversabi Aunty — starring Toyin Abraham and Mike Ezuruonye — hits cinemas December 19, 2025. Our review explores its humour, family dynamics, and why audiences are buzzing ahead of release.
Dec 13, 20252 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 …
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Exclusive: Aloma — New Nigerian Thriller Promises Grit, Heart and Real-Life Stakes
Nollywood star Shawn Faqua headlines Aloma, the highly anticipated 2026 film from Chris Ihidero. Exclusive scene, cast reactions, and what’s driving the hype.
Dec 9, 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


South Africa’s Animated Epic DAVID Aims for Global Screens This Christmas
South Africa’s Sunrise Animation Studios and Angel Studios release DAVID on December 19, 2025 — a biblical animated musical blending global
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Global Buzz Grows for ‘Masinga – The Calling’ Ahead of Streaming Release
South Africa’s crime thriller Masinga – The Calling just swept awards at an Indian film festival — now with its Showmax release on December
Dec 5, 20250 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
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