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The New Year of Return: How the Asantehene's Barbados Visit Rewrites 400 Years of History
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
Sahndra Fon Dufe
5 days ago9 min read
Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF16) in Review: A Festival to Remember - Film Festival Report
92 Films. 32 Countries. 1 Weekend. October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose. Founder(SVAFF) Chike Nwoffiah honors Souleymane Cisse, October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose Asha Weal, Rice Media “Original landlords of the planet.” Chike Nwoffiah doesn’t just say it, he means it. The founder and festival director of the Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) has spent the last 16 years pulling off what sounds, on paper, like a fever dream: an African film festival thriving in the tech capi
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 2217 min read
10 Things We Learned from Producer Angela White (And You Should Know) – A Black Film Wire Exclusive
Angela White: The Visionary Expanding the Scope of Global Cinema As June 2025 unfolds, powerhouse producer Angela White celebrates major...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jun 207 min read
Catalyzing Global Change: The Role of Africa in Shaping the Creative Economy
Post-Event Editorial by Black Film Wire From May 6 to 8, 2025, Los Angeles became a meeting point for visionary creatives, cultural...
Kiven Yefon
May 146 min read
At 13, She’s Breaking Records! 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Simisola Gbadamosi, the Voice of Tola in Iwájú and Nigeria’s Youngest Emmy Nominee – A Conversation with Black Film Wire
Simisola Gbadamosi: The Young Star Taking Animation by Storm Some stars are made, and some are simply born for it. Simisola Gbadamosi...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Apr 312 min read
Tyler Perry Just Launched a Game-Changing Film Grant for Emerging Creatives—Here’s How to Apply!
Tyler Perry Launches Dream Collective to Empower Emerging Filmmakers Amid Industry DEI Cutbacks Tyler Perry Studios Inside the Tyler...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 273 min read
Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Ayra Starr, Zackary Momoh Join Star-Studded Cast of Children of Blood and Bone
From L-R: Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Ayra Starr, and Zackary Momoh join the star-studded cast of the Children of Blood and Bone...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 73 min read
FROM LOVER BOY TO GAME CHANGER: TIMINI EGBUSON on Reel Love and Redefining Nollywood
A TIMINI EGBUSON Conversation with The Black Film Wire (Interview) Timini Egbuson: Nollywood’s Leading Man Redefining Stardom Timini...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Feb 1913 min read
Film Review: Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight Honors Unsung Heroes with Unforgettable Impact
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...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jan 245 min read
A-List Cast Announced for “Children of Blood and Bone” Adaptation ": Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Chiwetel, Erivo, Boyega, Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Tosin Cole and more!
Djimon Hounsou with other industry counterparts Di Caprio and Joaquin. A Dream Come True: Viola Davis and A-List Cast Announced for...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jan 223 min read
Oscar Nominee, Undervalued Star: Djimon Hounsou on Hollywood’s Pay Disparities
Djimon Hounsou with other industry counterparts Di Caprio and Joaquin. Djimon Hounsou—A Legacy of Excellence Amid Industry Disparities...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jan 185 min read
Keke Palmer and SZA Bring the Laughs in One of Them Days!
Keke Palmer and SZA in One of Them Days , a new buddy comedy produced by Issa Rae. The buzz is real, y’all! Keke Palmer and SZA did team...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jan 173 min read
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