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17 April 2025
Wunmi Mosaku on How Ryan Coogler’s New Film 'Sinners' Helped Improve Her Yoruba
The British Nigerian actress stars alongside Michael B. Jordan in the 1930s-set supernatural film, out this weekend.
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Film + TV
17 April 2025
Five Reasons Paapa Essiedu Is a Good Casting Choice as Professor Snape in the New Harry Potter
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.
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
31 October 2024
10 African Horror Films to Watch This Halloween
From the popular Nigerian lore of Madam Koi Koi to the long-held myth of the tokoloshe in South Africa, these African takes on the horror genre bring terror and fear to the screen.
Profiles & Interviews
23 August 2024
Netflix's Tòkunbò is an Artfully Executed Nigerian Thriller
Starring Gideon Okeke and directed by Ramsey Nouah, Tòkunbò is a riveting story of morality, sacrifice and institutional rot.
Film + TV
10 June 2024
Elsa Majimbo's Over Being a Comedian - and Wants You to Be, Too
Four years after becoming a viral social media sensation, many of her fans want to know where the “old Elsa” is. But Elsa Majimbo’s not bowing to anyone else’s expectations or pressure.
Film + TV
18 April 2024
At the 60th Venice Biennale, Wael Shawky Invites Us to Reflect on Past Fictions and Myths
Representing Egypt, the artist Wael Shawky will exhibit two musical films, blending historical fact and fiction to invite urgent conversations about our present at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Film + TV
01 February 2023
Idris Elba Wants to Build a Film Studio In Tanzania
Renowned British actor Idris Elba is planning to open up a film studio in Tanzania, reports say.
Film + TV
19 December 2022
These Are the African Films That Missed Out on a 2023 Oscar Nomination
This week the Academy Awards announced which countries made the shortlist for the Best International Picture category at next year's ceremony.
News
07 December 2022
Alice Diop's 'Saint Omer' Will Debut in January
The French director's riveting legal drama will be released in the US early next year.
Film + TV
14 November 2022
Uche Odoh's 'Hell Ride' Revs Up AFRIFF
The actress-turned-model-turned director talks about bringing her film debut to the Africa International Film Festival.
Film + TV
10 November 2022
What the Comics Tell Us About the Women Who've Donned the Black Panther Suit
As the sequel 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' prepares to release on the big screen, fans have been speculating as to who will take over the reigns. But the source material shows the possibility of a woman wearing the suit is by no means a substitution for the real deal.
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