What to Watch in Africa This June Your essential guide to African film and TV shows across the continent. film tv June 3, 2025
In His New Short Film ‘Is It War?’ Timeea Mohamed Reflects on Existence in Exile Taking an experimental approach, the ‘Khartoum’ co-director returns to the experience and repercussions of the ongoing war in Sudan. film tv May 22, 2025
Join OkayAfrica at a Q&A Session with Abderrahmane Sissako The acclaimed director's ‘Black Tea’ will be screening at this year’s New York African Film Festival in May. film tv April 29, 2025
Join OkayAfrica at the 32nd New York African Film Festival Four filmmakers will reflect on the creative shifts and enduring themes shaping African cinema today during a panel discussion on May 10, 2025. film tv April 9, 2025
Tisa Chigaga is Bringing Women’s Stories to Light with ‘Bride of Zambia’ Through her film,Bride of Zambia, the Zambian filmmaker is tackling deep-seated gender norms and empowering women by sparking vital conversations across her home country and beyond. film tv June 13, 2024
‘London Recruits’ Tells the True Story of International Anti-Apartheid Solidarity ‘London Recruits,’ which won Best Documentary at the Joburg Film Festival this year, will also screen at the Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival in Johannesburg and Cape Town this June. film tv June 10, 2024
Director Sara Chitambo on Why 'Black People Don't Get Depressed' The Zambian South African filmmaker made her debut feature,Black People Don’t Get Depressed, which premieres at the NY African Film Festival, in an attempt to debunk myths around mental health. film tv May 17, 2024
Join Us at the New York African Film Festival OkayAfrica is co-presenting the North American premiere of the award-winningLondon Recruits. film tv May 9, 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 May 7, 2024
10 Great Films to Check Out at the 2022 New York African Film Festival While this isn’t an exhaustive list of the films screening, here’s a lineup of interesting African titles showing at this year’s New York African Film Festival. film tv May 11, 2022
The Nigerian Shorts Program at This Year's New York African Film Festival Challenges the Nollywood Status Quo These films at the 25th New York African Film Festival features a new generation of filmmakers who are transforming our understanding of the continent. popular May 21, 2018
OkayAfrica's Weekend Guide: Memorial Day Edition There’s a deluge of cool events happening across Africa and the diaspora this weekend and OkayAfrica’s weekend guide is where you’ll find them. events May 27, 2017
The Top 10 Films You Should Watch at This Year's New York African Film Festival We selected 10 films for you to look out for during the 24th New York African Film Festival. arts culture May 5, 2017
Win Tickets To See The Tuareg 'Purple Rain' Remake 'Akounak Tedalat Taha Tazoughai' At The New York African Film Festival Enter here to win a pair of tickets to see the Tuareg remake of Prince's 'Purple Rain' at the New York African Film Festival. usa May 1, 2016
The New York African Film Festival Returns This May The New York African Film Festival returns to bring more of the best in African and diasporan cinema to New York City. film tv April 26, 2016
The New York African Film Festival Preview In Photos 15 photos from the upcoming 2015 New York African Film Festival film tv May 5, 2015
Cinemafrique: 'Half Of A Yellow Sun' Finally Gets A Nigerian Release, SA Blaxploitation Flick 'Joe Bullet,' Oakland's Matatu Film Festival + More The latest in Okayafrica's Cinemafrique features African film and TV news on Half Of A Yellow Sun's Nigerian debut, Joe Bullet and more. film tv July 10, 2014
New York African Film Festival's Cinema Under The Stars Summer Lineup The New York African Film Festival announces their summer 2014 lineup for their free and outdoor Cinema Under The Stars series. events July 8, 2014
The New York African Film Festival Guide Okayafrica presents a guide to the 21st edition of the The New York African Film Festival. arts culture May 7, 2014
Cinemafrique: African Film & TV News Okayafrica rounds off the latest African film and TV news in our weekly Cinemafrique series. film tv April 17, 2014
What Not to Miss at The 20th New York African Film Festival Previews Nairobi Half Life, Dolce Vita Africana, Burn it Up Djassa & Fuelling Poverty at the 20th New York African Film Festival events April 4, 2013
