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‘Africa Refocused’ Changes the Story by Changing the Storyteller

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The South African actress returns to the small screen in the series set to premiere in September.

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‘Iyanu’ Has Been Renewed for a Second Season

The show, based on a graphic novel created by Roye Okupe’s Youneek Studios, will return with ten new episodes and two feature films expanding the series’ universe.

Nigerian Animated Series 'Iwájú' Scores Three Emmy Nominations

The highly lauded animated series, ‘Iwájú,’ is a landmark collaboration between Disney and Pan-African animation company Kugali Media.

International Emmy Award Win for South African Directors Continues Positive Momentum for African Animation

Tabby McTat, directed by Jac Hamman and Sarah Scrimgeour, won the International Emmy for Kids: Animation, marking the second straight year an animated film directed by South Africans has won the award.

What to Watch in Southern Africa This January

For January’s movie and TV guide, we have animated content from Zimbabwe, some exciting picks from the forthcoming Joburg Film Festival, and more.

‘Africa Refocused’ Changes the Story by Changing the Storyteller

For Africa Day, OkayAfrica explores a collaboration between filmmakers, and the National Geographic Society; a rekindling of the connection Africans have with the continent, its surrounding oceans, and each other.

How "Iyanu" Bridges Hollywood and Nollywood

Nigerian actors Adesua Etomi and Stella Damasus, who voice some of the characters in Iyanu, say the series is important for authentic representation.

In His New Short Film ‘Is It War?’ Timeea Mohamed Reflects on Existence in Exile

Taking an experimental approach, the ‘Khartoum’ co-director returns to the experience and repercussions of the ongoing war in Sudan.

First Look: Thuso Mbedu's Latest Powerhouse Role in HBO’s Star-Studded Crime Drama ‘Task’

The South African actress returns to the small screen in the series set to premiere in September.

Your Exclusive Preview of the Yemi Alade-Recorded Theme Song for Animated Superhero Series, ‘Iyanu’

The Afropop-y theme song is a collaboration between Yemi Alade, Iyanu lead composer Femi Agunbiade, and the creative teams at Lion Forge Entertainment and Alcon Sleeping Giant.

How Barry Jenkins Approached ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ as a Coming-of-Age Epic

With ‘Mufasa’, Jenkins leans into his personal experiences and his ability to portray characters rising through adversities.

The Best Southern African Songs Right Now

For the month of May, we’ve got heaters from Lesotho, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Join OkayAfrica at the 32nd New York African Film Festival

Four filmmakers will reflect on the creative shifts and enduring themes shaping African cinema today during a panel discussion on May 10, 2025.