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04 September 2024
K’naan on the Inspiration Behind His Directorial Debut ‘Mother Mother’
The Somali Canadian musician’s first feature film, ‘Mother Mother,’ is screening at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024.
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Film + TV
09 May 2024
Join Us at the New York African Film Festival
OkayAfrica is co-presenting the North American premiere of the award-winning London Recruits.
Film + TV
07 May 2024
With ‘Over the Bridge,’ Tolu Ajayi Has Cemented His Perceptive Voice in Nollywood
Nigerian filmmaker Tolu Ajayi’s debut feature film, ‘Over the Bridge,’ which is up for a handful of awards, opens this year’s edition of the New York African Film Festival.
Film + TV
30 April 2024
Patricia Bbaale Bandak on How Making a Film Helped Her Confront Her Mother’s Murder
Through Death of a Saint, which premieres at the Hot Docs Festival this week, the Ugandan Danish filmmaker explores the idea of going home to seek understanding and healing.
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.
Central Africa
17 July 2023
The Best African Films of 2023 So Far
Halfway through the year, African filmmakers have given us plenty of memorable, and award-winning films.
Film + TV
07 September 2022
From Heists to Horrors: African Films Playing at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival
This year’s edition of the popular film event, which takes place in Canada over the next ten days, from September 8-18, hosts a handful of notable African films to keep an eye on, including the final project from writer-director and novelist Biyi Bandele.
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15 June 2021
The 30th Pan African Film Festival Is Calling For Entries
Africa-centred films and African filmmakers are invited to submit their entries for the 2022 Pan African Film Festival (PAFF), which takes place annually in Los Angeles.
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09 June 2021
Top Picks at the 2021 Encounters South African International Documentary Festival
Over 50 riveting documentaries are set to premiere at this year’s Encounters South African International Documentary Festival which will span over ten days.
Film + TV
23 February 2017
Here's What You Need To Know About Africa's Biggest Film Festival
Here are some of the films showing at the annual Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou this Sunday.
Film + TV
03 December 2013
10 Screenings To Look Out For At NYC's African Diaspora International Film Festival
Take a look at 10 screenings showing at African Diaspora International Film Festival 2013 in NYC.
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Film + TV
06 November 2012
Addis Ababa: Colours of the Nile Film Festival [11/7-11/11]
The Blue Nile Film and Television Academy, and the Ethiopian Filmmakers Association present Colours of the Nile Film Festival in Addis Ababa.
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