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Halloween 2025: Old Nollywood Classic Films that Haunted Our Childhood Dreams We’ll Never Forget - What a Scare!
Film List Curated By Editor in Chief, Sahndra Fon Dufe This year’s Halloween, we are remembering those Nollywood films that scared and stole our Sleep, I know Halloween is not an African holiday, but if there’s one thing we’ve always known how to do on this continent, it's to tell a good scary story. Long before the pumpkins and costumes era, our nights were already filled with tales of spirits, witches and ancestral vengeance whispered around kerosene lamps. And for those w
Sakah Siona & Oluwaseun Mary (Contributor)
Oct 314 min read


Osas Ighodaro, Burna, Asurf Oluseyi at 3 Cold Dishes, October 3, 2025, at Indigo O2 in London
Osas Ighodaro , Burna, Asurf Oluseyi at 3 Cold Dishes, October 3, 2025, at Indigo O2 in London The much-anticipated 3 Cold Dishes made...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 92 min read


Ankara Festival Los Angeles 2025: Unity Over Division in African Fashion & Culture
AFLA 2025 | Styled By Bekee, Photography By Mark Gunter (GETTY IMAGES) Ankara Festival Los Angeles 2025 Celebrates Diversity In Style B y...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 24 min read


Podcasts You Should Be Listening To Right Now
Tuesday Talk is here and we are bringing you this because sometimes, the therapy you need is a good conversation. Real talk. Great vibes...

Siona Sakah
Aug 192 min read


Spotlight: 6 Young Writers Shaping Africa Magic’s Next Chapter
Credit: Black Film Wire Africa Magic is entering its next storytelling era—and it’s being shaped by a new generation of writers who blend...

Miracle Winston Esin
Aug 74 min read


African Netflix Pick of the Week: Tokunbo
Credit: IMDB In the heart of bustling Lagos, a man races against more than just time—he’s running for his family. Tòkunbọ̀, directed by...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Aug 41 min read


Every Auntie’s Crush: Van Vicker Turns 48!
Credit: Black Film Wire There are few constants in life: jollof wars, late Nigerian weddings, and Van Vicker being every auntie's eternal...

Miracle Winston Esin
Aug 12 min read


TUDUM!- What to Watch on Netflix In August
August is here, and the cinematic anticipation is real! We are hyped to share the Netflix releases that'll keep you hooked this month....

Adesewa Ojo
Aug 12 min read


August Is Serving Black Screen Magic—Here’s What to Watch
Summer might be winding down, but Hollywood is just heating up—and August is bringing a juicy lineup of films where Black talent shines...

Miracle Winston Esin
Jul 314 min read


Glamour And Grief: The Price Nollywood Actors Pay For Fame
Nollywood actors often grace red carpets in elegant gowns, captivating audiences with their performances from Lagos to Los Angeles....

Olaitan Ganiu Journalist
Jul 295 min read


“The Culture Speaks”: Doechii at BET and Why LA Is Burning Tonight
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...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jun 112 min read


Draped in Culture, Drenched in Drama: Our Top 10 Red Carpet Looks from the 2025 BET Awards
Fashion So Loud, We Had to Turn Down the Volume”: Best & Boldest BET 2025 Red Carpet Looks. — who slayed, who overplayed, and who made...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jun 114 min read


What in the Holy Glorilla Just Happened?! Jamie Foxx, 3 Icons, and 10 BET Awards Moments We’re Still Processing
By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire The 20th anniversary of the BET Awards pulled off the impossible: they gave us gospel and Glorilla,...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jun 115 min read


Kendrick, Doechii & Blue Ivy Dominate: Full Winners Recap from the 2025 BET Awards
Credit: Black Film Wire The 2025 BET Awards were a masterclass in Black excellence—from soul-stirring speeches and nostalgic tributes to...

Miracle Winston Esin
Jun 113 min read


Rihanna’s Runway to Motherhood: How the Style Queen Broke the Internet with Both Her Baby Bumps
Credit: Black Film Wire Leave it to Rihanna to make pregnancy the most fashionable headline of the year—not once, but twice. For most...

Miracle Winston Esin
Jun 62 min read


Two Powerful Spaces Black Men in LA Should Show Up For This Men’s Mental Health Month
By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire June is Men’s Mental Health Month—and for Black men especially, this moment carries layered...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jun 42 min read


Some of Our Favorite Black Celeb Looks from Cannes 2025
Image: Spike Lee, ASAP Rocky and Denzel Washington at the Cannes Festival 2025 When it comes to fashion, Black stars always understand...

Miracle Winston Esin
May 282 min read


Madea Is Back—This Time With a Passport: Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding Sets Release Date
Credit: Black Film Wire Tyler Perry’s beloved, bold, and wildly unpredictable matriarch is back—and this time, she’s leaving the porch...

Miracle Winston Esin
May 162 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


Tailored for the Culture: How Black Stars Rewrote the Red Carpet at the 2025 Met Gala
Credit: Black Film Wire On Monday, May 5, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art transformed — not just into a red carpet, but into...

Miracle Winston Esin
May 123 min read
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