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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 | Black Film Wire LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Looking back at —The Ankara Festival Los Angeles has always been a mirror of the diaspora, but in 2025, its reflection was sharper than ever. Held at the Sunset Room Hollywood on August 31, the 16th annual showcase unfolded under the theme Unity Over Division —a theme that resonate

Rihanna and son Riot support A$AP Rocky at rapper's runway show during Paris Fashion Week Rihanna made a surprise appearance at Paris...

London Premiere Here’s your chance to attend one of the most buzzed-about Nollywood events this summer — for free. Following successful premieres in Lagos and London, Radio Voice  is making its glamorous U.S. debut in Hollywood. Five lucky fans will each win a $49 ticket to the July 3, 2025,  premiere at Harmony Gold Theater , thanks to a collaboration between The Lufatee Project , Sheyeto Entertainment,   RMD Productions , It’s Back Home , and the  Black Film Wire . RMD on t

Fashion So Loud, We Had to Turn Down the Volume”: Best & Boldest BET 2025 Red Carpet Looks. — who slayed, who overplayed, and who made political/artistic fashion declarations? By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire The 25th-anniversary BET Awards red carpet was more than glamorous—it was a cultural soundtrack in fashion form. From political declarations sewn into silhouettes to outfits that looked like they were stitched by the ancestors themselves (or in one case, by TikTok),

Credit: Black Film Wire The 2025 BET Awards were a masterclass in Black excellence—from soul-stirring speeches and nostalgic tributes to fashion moments that lit up the timeline. But at the heart of it all? The winners. A mix of longtime legends and rising voices, this year’s honorees reminded us just how deep, wide, and unstoppable Black talent really is. Here’s the full rundown of who won what—and why the culture is still in good hands. Image: Mariah Carey’s Performance at

Credit: Black Film Wire Leave it to Rihanna to make pregnancy the most fashionable headline of the year—not once, but twice. For most people, baby announcements come with a cute Instagram post or a gender reveal balloon. But Rihanna? She does it in front of millions, with couture and cameras flashing. Her first foray into maternity slayage came in January 2022, when she and A$AP Rocky casually took a stroll through Harlem. But it wasn’t just any stroll—it was a full-on pregna

Image: Spike Lee, ASAP Rocky and Denzel Washington at the Cannes Festival 2025 When it comes to fashion, Black stars always understand the assignment—and this year’s Cannes Film Festival was no exception. From sleek silhouettes to bold color choices, some of our favorite familiar faces showed up and showed out, serving memorable looks that reminded us why we always keep one eye on the red carpet. Here are a few standout moments we couldn’t stop thinking about. Rihanna, who’s

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 a cultural runway. And while the 2025 Met Gala served its usual helping of high fashion and headline-worthy drama, it was Black excellence that owned the night — no debate, no notes. Under the Costume Institute’s theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” with the accompanying exhibition “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the Met didn

Let’s talk about fashion at the AMVCA this year, ’cause what??? I am blown away. From the moment the stars began to arrive at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), it was clear we weren’t just attending another red carpet moment — we were witnessing a full-blown exhibition of Black creativity, glamour, and storytelling, all stitched into fabric. This year, the fashion didn’t just speak; it screamed  heritage, drama, and a redefinition of African elegance. Our

Stepping into the spotlight at the 15th anniversary of the Silicon Valley Film Festival, I wanted my outfit to make a statement — one that reflects not just my personal style but also the rich cultural heritage of Cameroon. Dress: A Masterpiece of Artistry The centerpiece of my look was a bespoke black velvet mermaid dress designed by the incredibly talented Sulet Noir. This piece features exquisite ruffled rosette details and is meticulously crafted with handcrafted suede th

PLACEHOLDER- MAIN PICTURE DIRECTION: SHOWCASE BRAND BACKDROP & ESTEEMED GUESTS. What has always been characterised as a nexus for African showcasing fashion became the main attraction, gaining the catbird seat in the Lagos metropolis. Amidst the city’s shimmering lights, bustling red carpets, and alongside Nigeria’s A-Listers and fashion innovators, the Guzangs’ brand story captured the spotlight with elegance and allure. Thursday, March 14, 2024 , marked an iconic day for th