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"Virtual Girlfriends" (Courtesy of Ji.hlava Intl. Documentary Film Festival) Barbora Chalupová’s bold new doc ‘Virtual Girlfriends’ opens Ji.hlava Film Festival, exploring intimacy, work, and the world of OnlyFans through three women’s lives. The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival , kicking off on October 24 , is setting the tone with a provocative choice for its opening night: Virtual Girlfriends , a bold new documentary by Czech director Barbora Chalupová . Th

The African screen has always loved a little drama. From the slow burn of a family feud to the big reveal of long-buried secrets, TV soaps have been the heartbeat of many households — the evening ritual after dinner, the shared laughter in salons, the emotional investment that keeps fans glued night after night. But in 2025, something has changed. The living room has shrunk into the palm of a hand — and attention now comes in fifteen-second bursts. Welcome to the TikTok era —

From clay puppets and folklore to Netflix deals and futuristic superheroes — journey through Africa’s colorful, rhythmic history of animation and the storytellers who brought its myths to motion.  “Africa’s stories were always animated — now the world can finally see them move.”   Scene 1: When Stories Were Shadows on the Wall Long before there was film, before pencils and pixels — Africa was already animating. Around flickering fires, voices danced. Hands waved, eyes widened

Discover how African filmmakers and musicians are using soundtracks and sync deals to expand global influence — turning film scores into powerful cultural exports. “Every beat that leaves Africa carries a story — and every story now has a soundtrack that travels with it.” The Rise of Soundtrack Diplomacy African films are no longer just telling stories — they’re singing them across borders. From the rhythmic beats in Queen Sono  to the soul-stirring melodies of The Black Boo

Meet Kugali Media — founded by African creatives who are transforming folklore with futuristic animation, cultural detail, and global reach through their Disney-collaborated series Iwájú. Introducing Kugali Media Founded in 2017  by three creatives — Olufikayo “Ziki” Adeola , Hamid Ibrahim , and Tolu Olowofoyeku  — Kugali Media  set out on a mission to bring African imagination to immediate global visibility. Born from comics and graphic novels, the company has grown into one