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05 May 2025
Video: The Lupita Nyong’o Oscar Win That Opened the Door
Lupita Nyong’o’s 2014 Best Supporting Actress win stands as a landmark moment that opened doors still ajar for actors like her today.
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Film + TV
22 November 2024
These African Films Are Vying for Nominations at the 2025 Oscars
Ahead of shortlist announcements in mid-December, here are the nine African films hoping to compete for an Oscar.
Film + TV
25 April 2024
South Africa’s 30 Years of Democracy Celebrated on Film
This list of 10 films, made after 1994, represents the multiple facets of post-apartheid life in South Africa.
Profiles & Interviews
06 March 2024
Oscar-Nominated Director Misan Harriman on The Story Behind 'The After'
Nigeria-born photographer Misan Harriman discusses his creative connection with actor David Oyelowo, making a pivot into filmmaking and his passion for activism.
Film + TV
02 February 2024
Kaouther Ben Hania on the Ethics of Making Oscar-Nominated Documentary 'Four Daughters'
The Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania scored her second Oscar nomination with her follow-up to 2020’s The Man Who Sold His Skin, by making a film that blends fiction and non-fiction together in a striking way.
Film + TV
21 December 2023
These are the African Films That Could be up for an Oscar
On December 21, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the shortlist of potential nominees for the 2024 Best International Feature Film category.
Film + TV
29 June 2023
Oscars Invite Nearly 400 New Members Including Nigerian Filmmakers and Writers
Jadesola Osiberu, C.J. "Fiery”, Kunle Afolayan & Richard Mofe-Damijo are among several of the African filmmakers and writers invited to the Oscars Academy.
Fashion + Beauty
11 May 2023
Dunsin Wright on Creating Tems' Headline-Grabbing Style Moments
With Tems’ rise in global fame comes a greater need for fashion that keeps up with the star’s dazzling ascent. It’s a job Dunsin Wright was born for.
Fashion + Beauty
16 March 2023
The Best Style Moments of Tems
From normcore, Y2K-inspired streetwear, figure-hugging catsuits to high-fashion formalwear, the style of the alt R&B superstar has matured over the years.
Music
13 March 2023
Tems’ 2023 Oscar Dress Causes A Frenzy Online
Tems caused an online stir when she attended the Oscars in an eye-popping, white ensemble that was literally the center of attention.
News
24 January 2023
Tems Bags Oscar Nomination for 'Wakanda Forever' Song
Nigeria's renowned Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, scored a nomination at the 2023 Oscars for co-writing ‘Lift Me Up’, one of the songs on 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'
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.
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