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Viola Davis, Ryan Coogler, and Simone Ledward-Boseman Lead a Powerful Tribute to the Late Actor Letitia Wright, Chadwick Boseman gets Hollywood Walk of Fame Star | Image - GETTY Chadwick Boseman, the trailblazing actor whose performances reshaped Black cinematic storytelling, has been posthumously honored with the 2,828th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony, held Thursday in Los Angeles, drew friends, collaborators, and loved ones who gathered to celebrate a life

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

Damson Idris | Moxon Edits Ryan Coogler  just confirmed that the next film on his plate is Black Panther 3, and now we officially know that   Damson Idris  is stepping into the suit. How delicious! Marvel fam, grab your popcorn and your auntie’s wrapper, because Wakanda might just be welcoming its next king. The same Damson who charmed the world in   Snowfall  and zoomed into superstardom beside Brad Pitt in   F1  has the timeline buzzing, the memes flying, and the excitement

From L to R, Tola Odunsi, Sola Sobowale, Stan Nze in post-screening conversation hosted by Stephanie Busari | Image- Jot Photography(for GUBA) Bridgetown, Barbados  The first day of the GUBA Trade & Investment Forum 2025 concluded with something unexpected: a standing ovation for a Nigerian film that would, within hours, become part of Barbados' national curriculum. On the evening of November 10, after a full day of panels on reparations, financial integration, and diaspora i

GUBA 2025 | Photography by Ernest Simmons For GUBA Bridgetown, Barbados  – Listen, the GUBA Trade & Investment Forum isn't your average conference. This is what happens when you mix high-stakes business with culture, purpose, and a guest list that looks like the Oscars decided to collaborate with the African Union. From NFL stars to Nollywood royalty, civil rights icons to Afrobeats architects, Barbados became the epicenter of Black excellence last week. And honey, everyone  

There’s something magnetic about a woman who owns her story, her roots, and her impact, and that’s exactly why Nia Miranda Nwosuocha is my Woman Crush Wednesday. She’s not just starring in G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South), she’s redefining what it means to be a Southern Black woman on screen. From her fierce portrayal of Bria to her real-life work bringing solar power through her Eco Sistah platform to Kenyan schools, she’s got a whole read/rap-along book series coming

In a spectacular convergence of literary and political power, Nigerian-born novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie joined former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the London Literature Festival on October 23, 2025, for a live conversation at London’s Southbank Centre.   Adichie, whose novels like Americanah  and Half of a Yellow Sun  have crossed continents and cultures, brought her signature eloquence, exploring themes of identity, feminism and the African diaspora. Harris, fr

Ciara has touched down in Lagos, where she will be through November 3, and her arrival has already sent the city buzzing. Ciara at Lagos fashion week 📸: Adedamola Odetara Grammy-winning artist Ciara didn't just turn 40she made it a Pan-African moment. The singer and entrepreneur touched down in Lagos, Nigeria ahead of her milestone birthday on October 25, and she's not leaving anytime soon. With plans to stay through November 3, what's unfolding is more than a celebrity geta

By Sahndra Fon Dufe Director of Media, Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) Festival Dates: October 10–13, 2025 Silicon Valley, California, USA At this year’s Silicon Valley Film Festival, Cameroonian creatives took center stage by featuring two standout films from the Cameroonian talent pool, “Till Death”  by Yana Billé-Chung  and “Lights Out”  by Enah John Scott each . Each of these films reflected the nation’s cinematic evolution and growing international acclaim.

Photo Credit: Blackcreativessocialclub The Black Creatives Social Club is a creative ecosystem . Founded by Ricki Nelson  with the mission to Create, Collaborate, and Cultivate , the club connects Black creatives across film, television, digital media and the arts. It’s a space built intentionally for connection, accountability, and empowerment, where collaboration replaces competition and creativity becomes a shared journey. Members of the community often describe BCSC as a

First-Ever Caribbean Edition Brings Africa-Caribbean Collaboration to New Heights with Exclusive World Premiere For the first time in its 16-year history, the prestigious GUBA Awards  is expanding into the Caribbean, bringing three of Nollywood's most dynamic talents to Barbados for an exclusive world premiere screening of their highly anticipated feature film, 19 . Sola Sobowale   ( King of Boys, Netflix ), Stan Nze  ( Rattlesnake, Netflix ) and Tola Odunsi  (Director, The M

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winifred Iguwa’s IDIA  Screens in the UK for Black History Month Ahead of AFRIFF 2025 World Premiere / Image: York Screening October 22, 2025  - IDIA , a powerful and visually striking short film by Nigerian-born filmmaker Winifred Iguwa , held a special screening in the United Kingdom as part of York St John University’s Black History Month  celebrations on October 21, 2025 , ahead of its official world premiere at the Africa International Film Festival

We all love Tiffany Haddish   for her laugh‑out‑loud energy and fearless personality. But this time, she’s letting us in on a different side of her, one filled with friendship, heart, and adventure. For four weeks, Tiffany and her closest friends are exploring Africa, creating memories that are as real as they are unforgettable. Premiering on November 13, the six-episode unscripted series follows Haddish and her three lifelong friends , Selena Martin , Shermona Long  and Spar

Getty Image When   Taraji P. Henson  makes a move, the industry pays attention, and this time, she’s doing it big. The award-winning actress, producer, and all-around powerhouse has inked a brand-new deal with   Netflix  that promises not one, but two exciting films, and yes, she’s producing them too! Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson continues to soar with her latest milestone, a two-picture acting deal with Netflix. Under this new partnership, s

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

AFLA 2025 | Styled By Bekee, Photography By Mark Gunter (GETTY IMAGES) Ankara Festival Los Angeles 2025 Celebrates Diversity In Style B y...

africafilmfinanceforum.com Something BIG is happening in Africa! Filmhouse Group  just teamed up with the Africa Film Finance Forum...

New York, USA & Lagos, Nigeria — September 2025 — SBB Media will unveil   Her Story Global , its flagship publishing and storytelling...

The UN may host world leaders, but the real buzz this week is creativity, culture, and African innovation lighting up the city. At...

Africa is hitting the global music stage like never before, and Nairobi is at the heart of it. With the inaugural African Grammy Awards...