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A shocked Michael B. Jordan receives his Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Lead Role. Source: Actor Awards The 32nd annual Actors Awards  (fka The Screen Actors Guild Awards/SAG-AFTRA Awards) held on Sunday March 1, 2027. It proved to be a mix of upsets, expected wins, and exciting moments, with Sinners  setting the tone for the night with two wins. In a shocking yet deserving twist, Michael B. Jordan  took home the statuette for Outstanding Perform

Our breakdown of 3 significant Black moments from the 2026 BAFTAs: Wumi Mosaku's upset win, Ryan Coogler's historic Sinners victories, and My Father's Shadow impact . From L-R: Wumi Mosaku, Ryan Coogler, and Akinola Davie Jr.  The 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards  took place yesterday, 22nd February 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall, London. The Awards, which serve as one of the major stops in the 2026 Awards season, leading up to the Oscars in March, pr

Review: Olive Nwosu's Sundance 2026 debut Lady explores sisterhood and sex work in Lagos with spirited ambition but uneven execution. Jerry Chiemeke reports Image Credit: Sundance Nigerian-born filmmaker Olive Nwosu 's feature debut Lady  (2026) announces itself with ambition as it wafts on an intriguing backdrop: an inverted view of the Lagos lagoon, two childhood friends perched on a dilapidated shack, and the shadow of trauma that will reverberate through the film's 92-min

How Black actors are shaping the conversation in this Awards season.  By Sahndra Fon Dufe The 2026 Actor Awards nominations arrived with a record-breaking seven nods for One Battle After Another , but the real story extends beyond any single film's dominance. Black actors secured five individual nominations across the film categories (two in the TV category), distributed across leading, supporting, and ensemble categories in ways that reveal progress, but also persistent patt

2026 Golden Globes: Teyana Taylor's Best Supporting Female Actor win and Sinners’ Best Original Score and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement were the night's only Black wins.  In a surprising turn of events, the 83rd Annual Golden Globes  Award Ceremony, which held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, ended with only three wins for nominated Black talent: Teyana Taylor  who won Best Supporting Female Actor for her role in One Battle After Another  and Ryan Coogler’s   Sinners   whi

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). The Voice of Hind Rajab, Source: Cairo Scenes   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, a

2026 Golden Globes predictions for Black talent: Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Tramell Tillman, Ayo Edebiri, and more compete. Who will win on January 11? Golden Globes. Source: Golden Globes The 83rd Annual Golden Globes will be held on Sunday, January 11. Put that way, it might look like just another film and TV award ceremony. Except, of course, it isn’t. We’re talking about one of the most prestigious trophies in cinema. And in an award season as competitive as this ha

For Black Film Wire The Producers Guild of America has officially announced key nominations and honorees for the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards , recognising outstanding producing achievement across documentary, innovation, film, television and emerging media. This year’s slate reflects a wide range of storytelling approaches from socially driven documentaries to technology-forward experiences and underscoring the central role producers play in bringing ambitious work to

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

# 2026 Critics' Choice Awards: Black Talent Shines as Sinners Wins 4 Awards, Tramell Tillman and Janelle James Take Home Trophies. Full Results Inside! From L-R: Delroy Lindo, Michael B Jordan, Fraincine Maisler, Wumi Mosaku, Miles Caton, and Omar Benson Miller at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards. The 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards , held on Sunday, January 4, showcased the brilliance of Black talent. Leading the pack was Sinners , which garnered 17 nominations and took home 4 pr

Doechii’s Fiery BET Awards Speech Echoes as LA Erupts in Protest B y Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire Monday night, Doechii grabbed the mic — and didn’t drop it. Winning Best Female Hip‑Hop Artist  at the BET Awards, she didn’t just celebrate; she called out the chaos unfolding outside the Peacock Theatre. She said: “There are ruthless attacks creating fear and chaos in our communities ... Trump is using military forces to stop a protest… What type of government is that?” “

Fashion So Loud, We Had to Turn Down the Volume”: Best & Boldest BET 2025 Red Carpet Looks. — who slayed, who overplayed, and who made political/artistic fashion declarations? By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire The 25th-anniversary BET Awards red carpet was more than glamorous—it was a cultural soundtrack in fashion form. From political declarations sewn into silhouettes to outfits that looked like they were stitched by the ancestors themselves (or in one case, by TikTok),

By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire The 20th anniversary of the BET Awards pulled off the impossible: they gave us gospel and Glorilla, Snoop and scripture, Mariah and a mic stand. I showed up ready for Black excellence… but I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster that would follow. This show was part sermon, part soul train, part fever dream. From Jamie Foxx’s miraculous return to Taraji P. Henson turning every outfit change into a full-blown theatrical moment,

Credit: Black Film Wire The 2025 BET Awards were a masterclass in Black excellence—from soul-stirring speeches and nostalgic tributes to fashion moments that lit up the timeline. But at the heart of it all? The winners. A mix of longtime legends and rising voices, this year’s honorees reminded us just how deep, wide, and unstoppable Black talent really is. Here’s the full rundown of who won what—and why the culture is still in good hands. Image: Mariah Carey’s Performance at

Tarryn Reid, Clairise Hefke of TXC at the BET Awards 2025 held at the Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025, in Los Angeles, California|Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images No Borders, Just Vibes: Africa Takes the Spotlight at BET 2025 B y Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire The 25th Annual BET Awards weren’t just a celebration of Black culture in the United States—they were a global homecoming. With 12 African artists nominated across major music categories, this year marked a h

Black excellence is about to take center stage — again. The 25th edition of the BET Awards  is just days away, and this milestone celebration promises to be nothing short of iconic. Set to take place on Monday, June 9, 2025 , at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles , this year’s show will be hosted by none other than comedy powerhouse Kevin Hart , marking his return to the BET Awards stage for the second time. This silver anniversary edition celebrates 25 years of honoring Blac

Let’s talk about fashion at the AMVCA this year, ’cause what??? I am blown away. From the moment the stars began to arrive at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), it was clear we weren’t just attending another red carpet moment — we were witnessing a full-blown exhibition of Black creativity, glamour, and storytelling, all stitched into fabric. This year, the fashion didn’t just speak; it screamed  heritage, drama, and a redefinition of African elegance. Our

The heartwarming family film A Warm Christmas  has earned a prestigious spot at the 78th Cannes Film Festival  following a successful...

AMVCA most nominated film 2025 | Image: Black Film Wire The   Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025  nominees have been...

The energy at the 2025 Oscars Nominee Dinner held on Tuesday, 25th February 2025 was electric! Picture this: Hollywood’s biggest stars,...