Film
Idris Elba’s Lagos Drama and Nollywood’s ‘Agemo’ in TIFF Lineup
Hollywood star Idris Elba is bringing a taste of Lagos nightlife to the world stage with his new short film Dust to Dreams,...
Nollywood Scores Big with Multiple Nominations at 2025 Septimius Awards
Nollywood is set to make a strong showing at the 2025 Septimius Awards, with several Nigerian films and series earning multiple nominations ahead...
African Stories Shine as Kachifo, Black Snake, and Diary of a Goat Woman Win Big at Locarno Open Doors 2025
At the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, the Open Doors platform, dedicated to supporting filmmakers from regions where artistic freedom is still...
Nigerian Filmmakers Dominate at Inaugural Canada International Mobile Film Festival
For several decades, Nigeria’s film industry has been marked by speed, creativity, and a desire to keep pace with advancing technology. Now, the...
Ghana and MultiChoice Face Off As Pay-TV Dispute Enters Crucial Phase
Ghana’s stand-off with MultiChoice Ghana over DStv subscription prices has moved from public posturing into formal regulatory action. In early August, Communications Minister...
Runway and IMAX Put AI Filmmaking On The Big Screen, Stirring A Fierce Creative Debate
When Runway’s annual AI Film Festival debuted this summer at Alice Tully Hall in New York, the venue itself was a sign of...
Nobody’s Standing In Your Way – Deyemi Okanlawon on Why Nollywood Filmmakers Are Turning To YouTube
More Nigerian filmmakers are choosing YouTube over cinemas and streaming platforms to release their movies, and Nollywood actor-producer Deyemi Okanlawon has shared why....
New Streaming Platform ‘Kava’ by Inkblot Studios & Filmhouse Set to Focus on African Stories
Two of Nigeria’s prominent film companies, Inkblot Studios and Filmhouse Group, are collaborating to launch Kava – a new global streaming platform that...
C.J. “Fiery” Obasi Crafts a New Vision for African Cinema at Locarno
Nigerian award-winning director C.J. “Fiery” Obasi has created a powerful new visual for Locarno Pro’s Open Doors platform, marking Africa’s debut on the...
Mumbai Film Festival Skips 2025 Edition as Organizers Plan Major Overhaul Amid Funding, Leadership Struggles
India’s beloved Mumbai Film Festival, which has long been a home for independent and regional filmmakers, will not hold its 2025 edition. Organisers...
Nnamdi Kanaga’s “Water Girl” and the New Wave of Mythmaking in Nigerian Cinema
The crackle of a Montana winter seems worlds away from the humid whispers of Igbo folklore. Yet, in a Bozeman editing suite, filmmaker...
New Nollywood Mystery-Drama, “The Serpent’s Gift,” Set for August 29 Cinema Release
A new Nollywood film, The Serpent’s Gift, will premiere in cinemas across Nigeria on August 29, bringing to the screen a powerful tale...