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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
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From star power to opening weekends, these outdated 6 box office myths no longer hold true for African film audiences in today’s evolving ..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
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
9 Things African Fan Communities Are Telling Writers — And Why Scripts Need to Listen
From flat villains to authentic dialogue, African fan communities are reshaping storytelling. Here are 9 insights every film and TV writer..
Nov 22, 20253 min read
Is African Cinema exporting clichés to streaming services? — A market-by-market critique
Streaming giants arrived in Africa promising scale and prestige. Producers hurried to meet them with bigger budgets.
Oct 18, 20254 min read
Streaming Across Africa in 2025: Winning Models, Language Power & Who’s Winning the Sub-Saharan Play
Discover how Africa’s streaming industry is reshaping in 2025 — from business models and local language markets to the platforms dominating
Oct 16, 20252 min read
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