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Lights, Camera, Cameroon! The 9th Annual CAMIFF Returns to Buea This April 21–26, 2025 | Buea, Cameroon
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BFW Staff
Apr 73 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


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 15 min read


USC Black Alumni’s 49th Annual Scholarship Benefit Celebrates Excellence, Honoring Dean Jason King, iAsia Brown, and Maliz Mahop
From L to R | Event co-chair Briana Ovbud, Honoree iAsia Brown, Honoree Maliz Mahop, Honoree Jason King co-chair Apollo Emeka| Image-...

BFW Staff
Mar 314 min read


Why Hollywood is Old News—Georgia Rises as the New Creative Capital.
By Sahndra Fon Dufe Mayor Andre’s Georgia Film Day 2025 Reveals How Georgia’s Production Partnership Fuels USD $2B Local Boom. Mayor...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 296 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


Anne Collins Smith Makes History as Chief Curator at NOMA: A Bold Step for Diversity and Women's Leadership in the Art World
“Anne Collins Smith is an accomplished curator, art historian, and museum leader , and we are thrilled to welcome her to NOMA in this...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 273 min read


Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Othello' Shatters Broadway Records with $2.8 Million in One Week- co-Produced by a Black Woman
Denzel Washington. Jake Gyllenhaal. Othello on Broadway Credit | Othello Tickets The latest Broadway revival of Shakespeare's Othello ,...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 243 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 243 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 223 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 212 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 182 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 182 min read


WOMAN CRUSH WEDNESDAY: Omoni Oboli Shatters Records: ‘Love in Every Word’ Hits 8.4 Million Views in 5 Days, Redefining Nollywood on YouTube
Omoni Oboli is a powerhouse in the Nigerian film industry, known for her incredible versatility as an actress, scriptwriter, director...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 122 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 105 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 104 min read


Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveal Highlights Letitia Wright and Winston Duke and Anthony Mckie's Return
Marvel Studios has unveiled the star-studded lineup for Avengers: Doomsday , bringing back fan-favorite heroes alongside fresh additions....

BFW Staff
Mar 102 min read


Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Captivates Silicon Valley in a Literary Evening of Insight and Reflection
Adichie’s Dream Count trains its eye on four women in a sparkling, transcendent story that takes up the very nature of love itself. On...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 102 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


Ayo Edebiri to Write and Star in A24’s Live-Action Barney Movie
For those who grew up in the '90s and early 2000s, Barney & Friends was a defining childhood show, featuring the lovable purple dinosaur...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Feb 282 min read
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