Film + TV
06 September 2024
11 African Documentaries to Watch on Netflix Right Now
These documentaries tell stories of the diverse history and culture, and untold perspectives from across the continent.
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Arts + Culture
15 December 2023
The Top 10 African Cultural Moments of 2023
From South Africa winning the Rugby World Cup for a fourth time to Burna Boy playing at an iconic New York City stadium, here are the stand-out moments from this past year.
Film + TV
09 October 2023
Eight African Filmmakers on the Legacy of Ousmane Sembène, a Hundred Years On
As the iconic Senegalese director’s centenary continues to be commemorated globally, OkayAfrica speaks to a handful of directors about his enduring influence.
Film + TV
07 May 2018
Here Are the '10 Best African Films of All Time,' According to Top International Critics
The list includes classic selections from Senegal, Chad, Mauritania, Ethiopia and Mali.
News
10 June 2017
OkayAfrica's Weekend Guide
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
03 March 2016
Film Festival To Bring The Best In African Cinema To The DC Area
The New African Film Festival returns to Silver Spring, Maryland for its 12th edition this month.
![New 'Sembène!' Documentary Explores The Uncompromising Genius Behind The Father Of African Cinema [Exclusive Clips]](https://www.okayafrica.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=10395896&width=600&quality=80)
Film + TV
05 November 2015
New 'Sembène!' Documentary Explores The Uncompromising Genius Behind The Father Of African Cinema [Exclusive Clips]
Watch two exclusive clips from the new feature-length documentary on Senegalese filmmaker and 'father of African cinema' Ousmane Sembene.
Film + TV
29 October 2015
Film Africa: A Photographic Preview Of The UK's Largest African Film Festival
London's fifth-annual Film Africa festival will screen over 60 film titles from 27 different countries.
!['Father Of African Cinema' Ousmane Sembene's Story Told In A Poetic New Documentary [Theatrical Trailer]](https://www.okayafrica.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=10395396&width=600&quality=80)
Film + TV
05 October 2015
'Father Of African Cinema' Ousmane Sembene's Story Told In A Poetic New Documentary [Theatrical Trailer]
'SEMBENE!' documentary on the 'Father of African Cinema' gets a theatrical trailer ahead of the film's U.S. release November 6 in NYC.
Film + TV
18 May 2015
'Sembene!' Documentary On 'Father Of African Cinema' Acquired By Kino Lorber
Kino Lorber acquires all U.S. rights to 'Sembene!,' a new documentary on the 'Father of African Cinema.'
Film + TV
23 January 2015
Sundance 2015: Senegalese Documentary 'Sembène!' + Rwandan Filmmaker Kivu Ruhorahoza's 'Things Of The Aimless Wanderer'
Senegalese documentary 'Sembène!' and Rwandan filmmaker Kivu Ruhorahoza's 'Things Of The Aimless Wanderer' are screening at Sundance 2015.
Events
03 April 2013
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
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