African cinema tends to sort of fly under the radar compared to Hollywood. That's honestly a shame because there are plenty of really good African movies out there, exploring various genres and ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Netflix began its Africa operations in South Africa in 2016. When the US streaming giant announced it was setting up shop in Nigeria in 2020, many west African film-makers, writers, artists and media ...

Editi Effiong's revenge thriller 'The Black Book,' made for just $1 million, hit No. 3 on Netflix's global charts in 2023, with more than 20 million views worldwide. By Scott Roxborough Europe Bureau ...

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for another splashy, star-heavy celebration of cinema on 5-15 September 2024. An important stop in the annual film calendar, Toronto guarantees ...

"Let the star through!" Screen Daily has revealed the first official trailer for an African movie called Congo Boy, made by Congolese filmmaker Rafiki Fariala as his first narrative feature. It's one ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Global Perspectives is a CNN editorial and live event series exploring the dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation. The first Global Perspectives live event, taking ...

The Nigerian film industry, started the year 2026 with a strong run with local productions collectively generating more than ₦2.25 billion in cinema revenue.The figure, detailed in ShockNG’s H1 2026 ...

Led by Akunna Cook, CEO of Next Narrative Africa, and investment expert Wakiuru Njuguna, managing partner at HEVA Fund, it will prioritize "narrative-shifting content from Africa and its diaspora." By ...

“West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty,” a 1979 African movie musical, has quietly built a devoted fan base. Now, it’s back in a restoration. By Juan A. Ramírez See more of our coverage in your ...

Founded in 2005 by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, AMAA was established to promote and celebrate excellence in African cinema, increase the global visibility of African films, and foster cross-continental ...