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Three African films have made the Oscars 2026 Best Picture eligibility list: The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia), On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (Zambia) and Don't Let's Go To the Dogs Tonight (South Africa).  Three African films: The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia), On Becoming a Guinea Fowl  (Zambia), and Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight  (South Africa); have made the Oscars ’ 201-film eligibility list for the Best Picture category, as seen in a January 8 Press statement.  These 3

One African nation makes the cut. As the Oscars narrow their International Feature Film race, Tunisia stands alone  on the global shortlist. Here’s why The Voice of Hind Rajab matters, and what this moment signals for African cinema on the world’s biggest awards stage. The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia), Tunisia’s Official Entry for the 98th Academy Awards® for Best International Feature Film, T he only African film in the running for the Oscar Nominations - January 2026 The A

A South African rom-com that's equal parts sexy, sweet, and stunning, featuring Masali Baduza and Ntobeko Sishi in a slow-burn romance you won't forget Masali Baduza as Amahle stares longingly at Ntobeko Sishi's Memo in a moment of raw affection.  Rating: ★★★★☆ South African cinema just delivered one of 2025's most charming rom-coms. And I'm not exaggerating when I say Love and Wine  is a visual and emotional feast that deserves all your attention. Director Amanda Lane  has c

From the USA to Ghana and Zambia, here are the Top 7 Diaspora Films that made our year. Happy New Year, everyone! 2025 might well and truly be wrapped, but not before we share these final Black Film Wire recommendations. In a year filled with outstanding feature films across the black diaspora, it was tough coming to a list of just 7. However, we did it for you.  Our criteria for this list are two-fold: cultural impact and cinematic excellence (screenplay, directing, cinemato

Though it dropped last December, Jade Osiberu's vibrant holiday romance deserves its flowers in a sea of formulaic festive films.

Dika Ofoma's Obi is A Boy is Nigeria's only film showing at the prestigious International Film Festival Rotterdam

Celebrating some of Nollywood’s finest stars from the past and where they are now.

This Kenyan Filmmaker is utilising a puppet series to address gambling addiction, religious extremism, and PTSD in the country. 

Bridgetown, Barbados  – The Diaspora is mostly familiar with Hollywood’s blockbusters kings presented by Marvel and other American studios. We've watched The King's Speech , where a stammering monarch finds his voice to lead a nation through war. We've felt the weight of T'Challa returning to Wakanda to claim his throne in Black Panther . We've laughed as Prince Akeem crossed an ocean to find love in Coming to America  I & II. But on November 11, 2025, something far more prof

GUBA 2025 | Photography by Ernest Simmons For GUBA Bridgetown, Barbados  – Listen, the GUBA Trade & Investment Forum isn't your average conference. This is what happens when you mix high-stakes business with culture, purpose, and a guest list that looks like the Oscars decided to collaborate with the African Union. From NFL stars to Nollywood royalty, civil rights icons to Afrobeats architects, Barbados became the epicenter of Black excellence last week. And honey, everyone  

Photo Credit: Urban Flo Creative FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The internationally acclaimed Nigerian stage production Esther’s Revenge...

The dynamic and multitalented Yvonne Nelson  has once again proven why she is one of the most celebrated names in the Ghanaian film...

Monday Features: Inspirational Black Cinema from the Past Decade and Its Global Influence The last decade has seen a transformative surge...

Given the rarity of African movies focusing on children, highlighting these films is crucial to showcasing the resilience, creativity,...

Black Netflix Documentaries You Should Curl Up to This Weekend If you're looking for powerful, thought-provoking content that celebrates...