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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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16 May 2025
How Inua Ellams Brought African Folklore and Poetry into the ‘Doctor Who’ Universe
A long-time fan of the time-travelling hero, the acclaimed poet and playwright brought the character to Africa with emotional depth and moxie.
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02 April 2025
What to Watch in West Africa This April
From thrilling comedies to powerful documentaries, West African filmmakers deliver compelling narratives of courage, friendship, and redemption this month.
Film + TV
03 March 2025
The Most Anticipated Ramadan Series This Year
In this special edition of our monthly watch guide, we recommend the most exciting Ramadan shows coming out of Egypt this year.
Film + TV
25 February 2025
Thabang Molaba is South Africa's Leading Man in the Making
The actor opens up about his journey from Netflix's ‘Blood & Water’ to sharing the screen with A-list stars.
Film + TV
06 February 2025
What to Watch in East Africa This February
This month’s streaming and film guide features exciting new releases from Kenya and Tanzania.
Film + TV
05 February 2025
What to Watch in West Africa This February
This month of love, cozy up to these incredible romance, comedy and even horror titles from Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria.
Film + TV
15 January 2025
US Sitcom ‘Superstore’ Gets An isiZulu Makeover
Universal International Studios partners with local production house Barkers Media to bring the beloved retail comedy to South African audiences.
Film + TV
15 January 2025
What To Watch in West Africa This January
This month’s list of what to watch brings together exciting films and television series from Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
Film + TV
14 January 2025
What to Watch in East Africa This January
This month’s streaming and film guide features exciting new releases from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Film + TV
10 January 2025
What to Watch in North Africa This January
From Oscar-nominated documentaries to socio-political drama, this guide has you covered for January cinema visits in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco, and Arabic movie nights everywhere else.
Film + TV
06 December 2024
What to Watch in West Africa This December
This month’s movies and TV guide is culled from Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Senegal.
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