15 Years of OkayAfrica, 15 Defining Moments in Pop Culture, Innovation and Activism From Afrobeats going global to groundbreaking films, creative innovation, and youth-led protest movements, this video dives into the African moments that have defined the continent’s identity and transformation since OkayAfrica launched in 2010. video July 16, 2025
KITFO TV Is Building a Streaming Home for Ethiopian and Eritrean Stories Denkinesh Argaw had a vision to bridge the gap between local and diaspora creatives. Now, KITFO TV is poised to bring raw, authentic storytelling from Ethiopia and Eritrea to global audiences. news June 24, 2025
'The Cat Man Eshete' Highlights the Lasting Impact of Being a Refugee In honor of World Refugee Day, this documentary film follows an Ethiopian refugee who provides a makeshift home for displaced cats in New York City, and the powerful story that led him there. film tv June 20, 2025
Sex, Secrets, and Survival: Why ‘MTV Shuga’ Still Hits Hard Sixteen years later, the iconic drama returns to Kenya with “MTV Shuga Mashariki” exploring Gen Z’s angst and realities. film tv May 15, 2025
What to Watch in East Africa This April This month’s streaming and film guide highlights exciting new releases from Uganda and Kenya, showcasing the latest must-watch films and series from East Africa. film tv April 1, 2025
Kenya’s Jimmy Gathu Is Still Working, Still Evolving, And Still That Guy For over 30 years, the Kenyan icon has shaped media, mentored stars, and stayed ahead of the curve. His latest role in Showmax’s “Chocolate Empire” proves he’s not done. film tv March 28, 2025
'Children of Honey:' The Hadzabe Want the World to Know Who They Are How a Tanzanian filmmaker's collaboration with the Hadzabe people is redefining impact-driven documentary at Geneva's prestigious human rights film festival. film tv March 13, 2025
10 Romantic African Films To Watch This Valentine's Weekend Our selection includes three newly-released films, a classic Romeo-and-Juliet retelling, as well as several popular and well-received films in recent years. film tv February 14, 2025
What to Watch in East Africa This February This month’s streaming and film guide features exciting new releases from Kenya and Tanzania. film tv February 6, 2025
Nairobi Filmmakers Christopher King and Maia Lekow Premiere Documentary at Sundance Eight years in the making, 'How to Build A Library' follows the restoration of the storied McMillan Library and the dynamic women leading the charge. film tv January 24, 2025
What to Watch in East Africa This January This month’s streaming and film guide features exciting new releases from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. film tv January 14, 2025
Here Are the 11 Must-Watch African Christmas Movies This Holiday From festive romances to family dramas, these must-watch African Christmas films bring diverse cultures, heartfelt moments and holiday cheer to your screen this season. film tv December 17, 2024
What to Watch in East Africa This December This December guide features shows and movies from Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. film tv December 3, 2024
What to Watch in East Africa This November This month’s guide features shows and movies from Uganda and Kenya. film tv November 5, 2024
What to Watch in East Africa This October This October guide features shows and movies from Ethiopia and Kenya. music October 2, 2024
For Likarion Wainaina, Creating Kenya’s First Sci-Fi Series is About Pushing Boundaries in African Filmmaking WithSubterranea, the award-winning director ofSupa Mododelves into the psychological effects of isolation in a groundbreaking sci-fi production. film tv September 26, 2024
What to Watch in East Africa This September This September guide features TV shows and movies from Uganda and Kenya. film tv September 3, 2024
What to Watch in East Africa This Month This August guide features TV shows and movies from Ethiopia and Kenya. film tv July 30, 2024
What to Watch in East Africa This Month This month’s guide features TV shows and movies from Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya. film tv July 4, 2024
‘Made in Ethiopia’ Confronts Chinese Expansion in Africa The film explores the influence of China on the continent through the story of a Chinese industrial park’s expansion in a dusty farming town in Ethiopia. film tv June 28, 2024
Peres Owino is Bringing Back Nobility in African Storytelling The Kenyan American writer, whose docudrama ‘African Queens: Njinga,’ received twelve nominations in the Daytime Emmys this year, discusses her craft, authenticity in storytelling, and upcoming projects. film tv June 3, 2024
