From his Shakespearean roots to his commanding screen presence, here’s why the Ghanaian British actor is a strong fit for the iconic Harry Potter role.
This month’s guide introduces Ramadan’s hit shows and eases you into the summer season with Egyptian and Moroccan comedies.
The actor opens up about his journey from Netflix's ‘Blood & Water’ to sharing the screen with A-list stars.
Nigerian filmmaker Lolo Eremie explores the Egyptian origin of a beloved fairytale in her award-winning feature film now showing at cinemas nationwide.
This month of love, cozy up to these incredible romance, comedy and even horror titles from Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria.
A snub for Mati Diop’s ‘Dahomey’ and other films submitted by African countries means the continent has been snubbed in the Best International Film category again.
Ayo Edebiri leads NAACP Image Awards nominees with five nods, as global Black talent shines across film, TV, music, and literature categories.
In this list, veteran auteurs exist alongside refreshing mavericks keen to make their mark.
The ‘Bel-Air’ and ‘Sorry, I Didn’t Know’ actor featured as part of the Global Impact of Black Culture panel at the Okayplayer House Presented by BET during this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach.
In this month’s movies and TV guide for Southern Africa, we have a sci-fi thriller, a documentary on the life of South African photographer Ernest Cole, and more.
Osas Okonyon shares her experience navigating the challenges of breaking into Nollywood, dealing with audition culture, and juggling her dreams with an ideal 9-5.
On the cusp of receiving another accolade for his storied career, the multiple award-winning actor and producer says he still has more to give.
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