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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose legacy extended from marching with MLK to running for President twice and shaping Black American history, dies at 84.  The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., one of the most significant civil rights leaders in American history, has died at 84. According to a statement  from his family, Jackson passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017 and had been battling Progressive Supranuclear

2026 Oscars: Black talent shines as Sinners and One Battle After Another lead with a record-breaking 16 and 13 nominations, respectively. Tunisia’s Voice of Hind Rajab becomes Africa’s sole representative. Full list below.  The nominations for all categories at the 98th Academy Awards have been announced in a ceremony hosted by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Ryan Coogle r’s Sinners   broke the record for the most ever nominations for a single film at the Oscars wit

Two-time heavyweight champion survives devastating accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed lives of longtime friend Sina Ghami and training team member

One of the biggest headlines this season comes from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his foundation’s bold new move. On December 14, the Aliko Dangote Foundation announced a historic pledge of N1 trillion ($688 million) over the next decade to strengthen Nigeria’s education system. It’s a massive commitment with an equally massive vision: the initiative will start by supporting 45,000 students and scale up to reach 1.33 million beneficiaries. The focus? STEM education

Netflix's $82.7B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery reshapes entertainment. What does this mega-merger mean for Black creatives globally?

In this exclusive interview, Sahndra Fon Dufe shares how Black Film Wire became a leading voice for Black filmmakers across continents in just one year.

Atlanta Georgia. October 27 2025 The atmosphere at the G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) premiere was absolutely electric. Laughter echoed through the venue as guests embraced, mingled, and shared in the excitement of celebrating a project that had been months in the making. The evening had an intimacy that set it apart from typical premieres. It felt less like a formal event and more like a vibrant reunion, with cast, crew, and fans all gathered under one roof. Anticipa

Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Artist on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire June is Men’s Mental Health Month—and for Black men especially, this moment carries layered meaning. For too long, our brothers have been told to “man up,” to suppress, to endure. But the truth is, healing is power. Vulnerability is strength. And community is medicine. In Los Angeles, a city that often celebrates hustle over healing, a few powerful spaces are creating room for our men to pause, process, and pour into themselves—mentally,

April is blooming with rich storytelling, vibrant characters, and bold voices in Nollywood. From heart-tugging dramas to high-energy...

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By Sahndra Fon Dufe  Mayor Andre’s Georgia Film Day 2025 Reveals How  Georgia’s Production Partnership Fuels USD $2B Local Boom.   Mayor Andre speaks at Georgia Film Day 2025, March 20, 2025 If you still think Hollywood is the heartbeat of film and television, you should update your script. Because let’s be real, Georgia is where steady magic is happening, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. “In 2023, Georgia surpassed New York in square footage of film stage space and re

"Bozoma Saint John brings her signature charisma and wit to The Tonight Show, proving once again why she’s a true trailblazer in both...

Tyler Perry Launches Dream Collective to Empower Emerging Filmmakers Amid Industry DEI Cutbacks Tyler Perry Studios Inside the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective: A Life-Changing Opportunity for Filmmakers Renowned filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry is celebrated for his extensive contributions to Georgia's film industry, and he has unveiled the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective . This initiative aims to nurture and support emerging talent in the entertainment sector,

“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

BY SAHNDRA FON DUFE H.E Eppsy Campbell, Former Vice President, Republic of Costa Rica, Honorable Abla Gomashie, (Deputy Minister Arts & Culture, Ghana), Kofi Okyere Darko, ( Director, Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President- Ghana), and more Credit | Black History Festivals College Park, GA – March 2025  – The 4th Edition of the Black History Festival (BHF) 2025  is set to be an impactful gathering of world-renowned leaders, policymakers, business innovators, and cultural i

Aja Naomi King, Katori Hall & Angi Bones to Be Honored at 10th Annual Black Women Film Network Summit in Atlanta (Atlanta, GA – March 1,...

March 2025 is bringing a lineup of films that showcase the depth and brilliance of Black talent in Hollywood. From psychological...

March 2025 is bringing Nollywood lovers a lineup of thrilling movies, and it’s time to mark your calendars for an exciting month of...