Film + TV
03 June 2025
What to Watch in Africa This June
Your essential guide to African film and TV shows across the continent.
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23 May 2025
‘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.
Film + TV
14 February 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
13 January 2025
How Season 3 of ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos’ Takes the Drama to New Territories
This season of ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos’ features three new cast members, a returning character and a range of themes that offer a layered side to well-known personalities.
West Africa
07 November 2024
‘Princess On A Hill’ Perfectly Captures Nigeria’s Ruthless Corporate Culture
The series, co-directed by Tolu Ajayi and Sobo Abiola, trains a sharp, critical eye on Nigeria's unforgiving corporate culture and how it transforms those caught in its claws.
Film + TV
06 November 2024
What To Watch in West Africa This November
This month’s West Africa streaming guide offers unforgettable visual delights from Benin, Ghana and Nigeria.
Profiles & Interviews
01 November 2024
Osas Ighodaro Hopes Viewers See Themselves and Find Inspiration in ‘The Smart Money Woman’
In the show's second season, money conversations are drawn with firmer brushstrokes, revealing how everyday life events intersect with finances.
Film + TV
27 September 2024
Top 10 Performances by Funke Akindele
From comedic brilliance to heart-wrenching drama, Funke Akindele’s top performances showcase her extraordinary range and why she remains a Nollywood powerhouse.
Profiles & Interviews
26 September 2024
For Likarion Wainaina, Creating Kenya’s First Sci-Fi Series is About Pushing Boundaries in African Filmmaking
With Subterranea, the award-winning director of Supa Modo delves into the psychological effects of isolation in a groundbreaking sci-fi production.
Film + TV
06 September 2024
11 African Documentaries to Watch on Netflix Right Now
These documentaries tell stories of the diverse history and culture, and untold perspectives from across the continent.
Profiles & Interviews
21 August 2024
Nigerian Director Daniel Oriahi on Finding Comfort in Darkness
In his latest film, The Weekend, starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Daniel Oriahi uses nail-biting horror techniques to explore unsettling family dynamics.
Music
06 August 2024
Nakhane’s ‘B(l)ind The Sacrifice’ Asks All the Necessary Questions
Musician Nakhane gives a modern twist to the story of Abraham and Isaac in their directorial debut.
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