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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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News
13 June 2021
Scoop Makhathini's New Partnership For The Upcoming Season of 'Catching Waves'
The latest season of the lifestyle show Catching Waves promises to be the edgiest with Pearl Thusi, FLVME, 25K and more celebrity guests set to make appearances.
Film + TV
26 November 2020
Netflix Cancels Second Season of 'Queen Sono' Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Netflix has reportedly cited filming challenges that have been brought on by the pandemic as the reason for their decision to cancel the second season of the spy-thriller series, 'Queen Sono'.
News
24 August 2020
BET Pulls Episode of 'Behind the Story with Pearl Thusi’ Amid Controversy
Following outrage at the scheduled interview of rape-accused comedian Tol Ass Mo on 'Behind the Story with Pearl Thusi', BET Africa has decided to pull the episode entirely.
Film + TV
28 April 2020
Netflix's 'Queen Sono' to Return for Second Season
Following a wildly successful first season, Netflix has announced that Africa's first Original Series, 'Queen Sono,' will return for a second season.
Film + TV
29 February 2020
'Queen Sono' is the Bad-Ass Women-Led Spy Thriller Like No Other: Here's What its Stars Have to Say About It.
Netflix's first African Original Series starring Pearl Thusi smashes tired stereotypes about Africa and womanhood while keeping us all in suspense.
Film + TV
30 January 2020
Watch the Official Trailer for 'Queen Sono,' Netflix's First African Original
The show is set to premiere on the streaming platform next month.
Film + TV
11 December 2019
Watch the Teaser for Netflix's First African Original Series 'Queen Sono'
'Queen Sono' will officially premiere on Netflix on February 28th, 2020.
Film + TV
11 June 2019
Production for 'Queen Sono,' Netflix's First African Original Series, Is Underway
South Africa's own Pearl Thusi will be joined by a master roster of a cast for this spy thriller.
Film + TV
10 December 2018
Quantico Actress Pearl Thusi Will Star in the First Original African Series by Netflix
It's the first of many original shows aimed at African audiences says the streaming giant
Arts + Culture
03 December 2018
In Photos: OkayAfrica and Global Citizen’s Next 100 Summit
Relive The Next 100 Summit in these images by Austin Malema.
Film + TV
18 May 2018
The South African Movie ‘Catching Feelings’ Is Now Streaming On Netflix
'Catching Feelings' is making its Netflix debut today.
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