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    A still of Richard Mofe-Damijo and Ummi Baba Ahmed in Lolo Eremie’s ‘Tarella’.
    Film + TV
    07 February 2025

    Lolo Eremie Traces Cinderella's African Roots in Her Directorial Debut 'Tarella’

    Nigerian filmmaker Lolo Eremie explores the Egyptian origin of a beloved fairytale in her award-winning feature film now showing at cinemas nationwide.

    A stylized image of filmmaker Ousmane Sembene with a pipe in his mouth.
    Film + TV
    09 October 2023

    Eight African Filmmakers on the Legacy of Ousmane Sembène, a Hundred Years On

    As the iconic Senegalese director’s centenary continues to be commemorated globally, OkayAfrica speaks to a handful of directors about his enduring influence.

    A still from Baloji's Omen of a pair of eyes with yellow eyeshadow on them covered by a cloud of pink smoke.
    Film + TV
    16 May 2023

    From Baloji’s Debut to a Sarafina! Remaster, These are the African Films Playing at Cannes

    Back for its 76th edition, the grande dame of film festivals features a healthy crop of African films on offer, both in and out of competition.

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    Film + TV
    04 November 2021

    C.J. Obasi Is Keeping Nollywood Horror Alive

    We speak to Nigerian director C.J. Obasi about the current state of Nollywood horror.

    African Film At Cannes 2013
    Film + TV
    08 May 2013

    African Film At Cannes 2013

    Check out the African film offerings at the 66th Cannes Film Festival including 'Grigris' by Chadian director Mahamat Saleh Haroun and Tunisia's Abdellatif Kechiche

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