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Source:   Red Hot Concept Films After starring in over 300 films, Nollywood icon steps behind the camera for the first time Los Angeles,...

Credit: Viola Davis Viola Davis—icon, trailblazer, and one of the most decorated actresses of her generation—has been immortalized in wax, and the result is nothing short of extraordinary. The newly unveiled wax figure captures Davis in striking detail, from her signature poise to the powerful expression that has become synonymous with her on-screen presence. Fans and critics alike have praised the craftsmanship, calling it one of the most accurate and lifelike celebrity wax

“Anne Collins Smith is an accomplished curator, art historian, and museum leader , and we are thrilled to welcome her to NOMA in this crucial position.”- NOMA, 2025. PHOTO CREDIT: TAYLOR HUNTER, COURTESY OF THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. In a groundbreaking move for both the art world and New Orleans, Anne Collins Smith  was named the Chief Curator  of the New Orleans Museum of Art  (NOMA) , making history as the first Black individual to lead the museum's curatorial departme

BY SAHNDRA FON DUFE Namibia becomes Africa’s first Nation with a She-President and a She-Vice Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Lucia Witbooi, Credit | Black Film Wire In a move that feels straight out of an Oscar-winning political drama starring Viola Davis and Phylicia Rashad, Namibia just pulled off a power shift that has the world talking. On March 21, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah  was sworn in as the country’s first female president , and she wasted no time making another histo

Omoni Oboli  is a powerhouse in the Nigerian film industry, known for her incredible versatility as an actress, scriptwriter, director and producer. Over the years, she has continued to break boundaries in Nollywood, evolving with the industry while inspiring millions through her work. She has successfully ventured into entrepreneurship, running multiple businesses while balancing her career in entertainment. Her ability to juggle multiple roles as a filmmaker, actress, entre

Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight Movie Review By The Black Film Wire. Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight  delivers a long-overdue nod to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all-female unit that literally saved morale during World War II by ensuring millions of soldiers got their letters. Deployed to Europe in 1945 to clear an avalanche of undelivered mail, these women fought not just the postal backlog but the usual suspects: institutional racism and sexism

Actress | Entrepreneur | Author | Mental Health Advocate Taraji Penda Henson ’s journey from aspiring actress to one of the most celebrated figures in Hollywood is a story of resilience, talent, and purpose. As a trailblazing Black woman in Hollywood, Henson has used her platform to break down barriers, and amplify marginalised voices as an actress, entrepreneur, author, and mental health advocate. she is a force both on-screen and off, proving that she’s much more than an ac