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Ng'endo Mukii's Film "Kesho pia ni siku" Aims To Confront Patriarchy Head-On
Film + TV

Ng'endo Mukii's Film "Kesho pia ni siku" Aims To Confront Patriarchy Head-On

Kesho pia ni siku is a viral short Vimeo film about a Kenyan woman's resilience in the face of trauma, abuse, patriarchy and tragedy.

One-On-One With Filmmaker Isa Benn
Film + TV

One-On-One With Filmmaker Isa Benn

The award-winning Canada-based filmmaker, screenwriter and playwright on her film Heal/Rage, why she takes pride in creating honest stories and suffering a "beautiful mental breakdown" during lockdown.

Filmmaker Carmen Sangion
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South African Filmmaker Carmen Sangion Unpacks Her Short Film 'Uncertainty'

Uncertainty, a film about a couple's emotional battles during lockdown, forms part of the global nine-chapter anthology project titled One(Nine).

Anbessa: A Beautiful Story of A Child’s Escape Into Imagination As A Coping Mechanism For Displacement
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Anbessa: A Beautiful Story of A Child’s Escape Into Imagination As A Coping Mechanism For Displacement

We spoke with Italian-American director Mo Scarpelli about ten-year-old Asalif and the magical world he creates to cope.

'We Are Tired' Follows Peaceful Demonstrations Against Rising Rape Cases In Nigeria
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'We Are Tired' Follows Peaceful Demonstrations Against Rising Rape Cases In Nigeria

This short documentary follows young people in Ibadan as they join nationwide demonstrations to demand action against an incessant record of horrific rape cases.

Raoul Peck’s, 'I Am Not Your Negro,' Is a Must-Watch In the Wake of George Floyd’s Murder
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Raoul Peck’s, 'I Am Not Your Negro,' Is a Must-Watch In the Wake of George Floyd’s Murder

Revisiting James Baldwin's writing from decades past, this documentary shows just how little the Black experience in the US has changed.

'The Last Tree' Is a Complex Exploration of the Life of a Young, British-Nigerian Man
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'The Last Tree' Is a Complex Exploration of the Life of a Young, British-Nigerian Man

In 'The Last Tree,' a young Black man struggles to reconcile his identity as he moves from being fostered in rural Lincolnshire, to inner city London, and finally back to his country of origin, Nigeria.

'I Am Samuel' Is the Story of a Gay Kenyan Man Struggling to Reconcile Family Duty and Identity
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'I Am Samuel' Is the Story of a Gay Kenyan Man Reconciling Family Duty & Identity

The documentary is an intimate portrait of an everyday Kenyan man whose love puts him at odds with society and family expectations—all set against the backdrop of a country that criminalizes homosexuality.

Jahëna Louisin’s Debut Short Film, ‘28 jours,’ is an Homage to Black Fatherhood
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Jahëna Louisin’s Debut Short Film, ‘28 jours,’ is an Homage to Black Fatherhood

Troubled by portrayal of Black fathers in mainstream media, the Haitian-Reunionese filmmaker set out to make a film about loss and humanity.

Black and white photo of Ethiopian woman.
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Women Tell the Story of Ethiopia’s Red Terror In This New Documentary from Tamara Dawit

Finding Sally weaves history and mystery together in the quest to find a missing aunt.

'Dhalinyaro' Is the Female Coming-of-Age Story Bringing Djibouti's Film Industry to Life
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'Dhalinyaro' Is the Female Coming-of-Age Story Bringing Djibouti's Film Industry to Life

The must-watch film, from Lula Ali Ismaïl, paints a novel picture of Djibouti's capital city through the story of three friends.

Travel Guide: Maputo's History Lives In Its Rich Architecture
Continental

Travel Guide: Maputo's History Lives In Its Rich Architecture

In this photo essay, writer Ciku Kimeria explores the fascinating history of Mozambique's capital city.

'The Spread' Is the Sex-Positive Kenyan Podcast Offering a Safe Space for Women and LGBTQIA+ Issues
Arts + Culture

'The Spread' Is the Sex-Positive Kenyan Podcast Offering a Safe Space for Women and LGBTQIA+ Issues

'The Spread' is the podcast dedicated to "decolonizing" the way Africans talk about sex and sexuality, say it's creator Karen Kaz Lucas.

Who Are the Black-Painted Mandinga Warriors of São Vicente's Carnival?
Arts + Culture

Who Are the Black-Painted Mandinga Warriors of São Vicente's Carnival?

We explore the fascinating history behind a curious carnival tradition in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde.

Seven Things You Need to Know About Traveling in Africa on an African Passport
Travel

Seven Things You Need to Know About Traveling in Africa on an African Passport

The dream of visa-free travel in Africa for Africans is still a dream, but it's changing. Here's what you should know.

In Conversation: The Director of The Museum of Black Civilizations
Art

In Conversation: The Director of The Museum of Black Civilizations

Hamady Boucoum talks about the return of Africa's looted treasures and how the museum is subverting expectations

How One Senegalese City Plans to Cash in on its History, Heritage and Culture
Culture

How One Senegalese City Plans to Cash in on its History, Heritage and Culture

What's stopping us from unleashing the Bilbao effect on African cities?

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