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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 11, 20255 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 11, 20253 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 6, 20252 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 4, 20252 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 28, 20252 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 16, 20252 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 14, 20256 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 12, 20253 min read


Sure to Watch: Must-See Nollywood Movies in May 2025
May 2025 is shaping up to be an exhilarating month for Nollywood enthusiasts, with a diverse array of films set to premiere. From sequels...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 5, 20253 min read


Inside the Cast of 15 Wives: A Bold New Film Redefining African Cinema
Credit: Instagram | From L to R Sahndra Fon Dufe, Naomi Achu, Stephanie Tum, Ndamo Ndamarise, Constance Ejuma The highly anticipated film...

BFW Staff
May 1, 20253 min read


Viola Davis Honoured with Stunningly Lifelike Wax Figure
Credit: Viola Davis Viola Davis—icon, trailblazer, and one of the most decorated actresses of her generation—has been immortalized in...

Miracle Winston Esin
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Spike Lee and Denzel Washington Reunite for New Film: Highest 2 Lowest
Credit: Denzel Washington in Highest 2 Lowest | Movieweb Award-winning director Spike Lee and legendary actor Denzel Washington are...

BFW Staff
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Hollywood Spotlight: 10 Must-Watch Films Showcasing Black Talent This April
As April 2025 unfolds, there’s a wealth of exciting films and series highlighting the undeniable talent of Black actors, directors, and...

BFW Staff
Apr 1, 20255 min read


Global Leaders, Innovators, and Cultural Icons Set to Speak at the Black History Festival 2025 in College Park, GA
BY SAHNDRA FON DUFE H.E Eppsy Campbell, Former Vice President, Republic of Costa Rica, Honorable Abla Gomashie, (Deputy Minister Arts &...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 24, 20253 min read


Gangs of Lagos Joins Black Panther and Argo in Cultural Misrepresentation Controversy
Nollywood’s Gangs of Lagos Loses Legal Battle Over Cultural Misrepresentation Credit: Black Film Wire What does Osiberu’s “Gangs of...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 22, 20253 min read


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

BFW Staff
Mar 21, 20252 min read


Throwback Tuesday: Revisiting Julie Dash’s “Daughters of the Dust” and Why Women Should Watch It
Credit: The Film’s cover image. In the world of cinema, some films transcend time, leaving a lasting impact on culture, identity and...

BFW Staff
Mar 18, 20252 min read


‘Red Alert’ Brings High-Stakes Action and Black Excellence to the Screen
Credit: Jide Kene | Film producers The pulse-pounding world of crime, power, and vengeance takes center stage in Red Alert , a gripping...

BFW Staff
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Sure to Watch: Must-See Black Hollywood Films in March 2025
March 2025 is bringing a lineup of films that showcase the depth and brilliance of Black talent in Hollywood. From psychological...

BFW Staff
Mar 10, 20255 min read


MARCH MOVIES: Must-Watch Movies Hitting Screens This Month
March 2025 is bringing Nollywood lovers a lineup of thrilling movies, and it’s time to mark your calendars for an exciting month of...

BFW Staff
Mar 10, 20254 min read
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