Latest in African Film & TV | New Releases, Series & Docs

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What to Watch in Africa This December 2025: Netflix, Showmax & Cinema Releases

From rom-coms and thrillers to documentaries and biopics, watch Africa’s top new films and series this December — streaming on Netflix, Showmax, HBO, or showing in cinemas across the continent.

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December 2, 2025

Suzannah Mirghani’s Debut Film 'Cotton Queen’ is a Powerful Reflection on Sudan’s Colonial Past and Future

The Sudanese Russian director tells OkayAfrica about the difficulties and rewards of tracing this story on cotton farming, British colonization, and the trauma that comes with Sudanese womanhood.

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November 28, 2025

The Herd: Netflix’s Successful Crime Thriller About Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis

Directed by Daniel Etim Effiong, The Herd explores real-life insecurity crisis in Nigeria, becoming a popular and timely film helping viewers make sense of the times.

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November 27, 2025

The Making of ‘Long Live Lagos:’ Seni Saraki on Wizkid’s HBO Documentary

OkayAfrica speaks to Seni Saraki, co-founder of Native Magazine & Records, on ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos.’ Premiering on HBO Dec 11, it celebrates the Afrobeats star’s rise, his London performance & global impact.

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November 25, 2025

Why Can't I Watch That African Film ... in Africa?

Despite global acclaim, many acclaimed African films struggle to reach local audiences. A new set of distributors is working to change that.

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November 25, 2025

How Godisamang Khunou’s ‘Black Women and Sex’ Explores the Nuances of Sexuality and Bodily Autonomy

The South African filmmaker connects cultures and traditions across Africa through candid conversations with three women in Nigeria, Zambia, and South Africa.

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November 13, 2025

Exiled Filmmaker Tarik Saleh Dares to Name Egypt's President in 'Eagles of the Republic’

The Swedish Egyptian filmmaker discusses his latest political satire, ‘Eagles of the Republic,’ why he was 'forced' to include President el-Sisi, and the personal cost of telling Egyptian stories about institutional control.

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November 11, 2025

For Nigerian Documentary Filmmakers, Getting Access to Archival Materials Is Difficult and Expensive

Two creatives reveal the high costs, unclear procedures, and institutional hurdles that make accessing archival footage in Nigerian and Western archives like the BFI challenging.

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November 10, 2025

African Films and TV Shows You Should Watch in November 2025

Your essential guide to the must-watch African films and series premiering in November 2025, including 3 Cold Dishes produced by Burna Boy, South African doc Unspoken War, Nollywood dramas, and hilarious comedies from Egypt and Ghana.

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November 5, 2025

Latest in African Film & TV | New Releases, Series & Docs

Latest

What to Watch in Africa This December 2025: Netflix, Showmax & Cinema Releases

Suzannah Mirghani’s Debut Film 'Cotton Queen’ is a Powerful Reflection on Sudan’s Colonial Past and Future

The Herd: Netflix’s Successful Crime Thriller About Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis

The Making of ‘Long Live Lagos:’ Seni Saraki on Wizkid’s HBO Documentary

Why Can't I Watch That African Film ... in Africa?

How Godisamang Khunou’s ‘Black Women and Sex’ Explores the Nuances of Sexuality and Bodily Autonomy

Exiled Filmmaker Tarik Saleh Dares to Name Egypt's President in 'Eagles of the Republic’

For Nigerian Documentary Filmmakers, Getting Access to Archival Materials Is Difficult and Expensive

African Films and TV Shows You Should Watch in November 2025

Latest in African Film & TV | New Releases, Series & Docs