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SBB Media to Launch Her Story Global — A Platform Amplifying African Women’s Voices — with a Brunch & Readings Event in New York during UNGA High-Level Week
New York, USA & Lagos, Nigeria — September 2025 — SBB Media will unveil Her Story Global , its flagship publishing and storytelling...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Sep 252 min read


Black Creatives and African Leaders Are Taking UNGA80 by Storm
The UN may host world leaders, but the real buzz this week is creativity, culture, and African innovation lighting up the city. At...

Siona Sakah
Sep 213 min read


Kenya Makes History: Hosting the First-Ever African Grammy Awards
Africa is hitting the global music stage like never before, and Nairobi is at the heart of it. With the inaugural African Grammy Awards...

Siona Sakah
Sep 192 min read


Approaching Silicon Valley Film Festival (SVAFF) 16th Edition
The Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) returns for its 16th edition, scheduled to take place from October 9 to 12, 2025, in San...

Siona Sakah
Sep 192 min read


Jimmy Kimmel Canceled: What It Means for Late-Night TV and Thought Leadership
Image - (Late) Kobe Bryant’s Page When a network pulls the plug, even temporarily, it forces us to ask: who holds the megaphone? Who...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Sep 186 min read


Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's Mother’s Love Premiered at TIFF@50 Marks Her 30-Year Film Journey
ML Premiere | Photo Credits: Adebare Adedoyin Maas Concepts Photography Toronto, Canada - September 11, 2025: Nollywood icon Omotola...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Sep 135 min read


Paramount Eyes Warner Bros. Discovery in Game-Changing Hollywood Power Play
Clutch Points Hollywood could be heading for its next big earthquake. Reports say Paramount Global is preparing to bid for Warner Bros....

Siona Sakah
Sep 121 min read


Hollywood’s Newest Dad? Aaron Pierre’s Sweet Secret Revealed
Aaron Pierre.Credit : Mike Marsland/WireImage Aaron Pierre , 31, just gave fans a plot twist no one saw coming, and it wasn’t from a...

Siona Sakah
Sep 102 min read


9 Brown Chefs Bringing Bold Flavours to LA’s Entertainment Capital
Try a taste of African Food In LA —perfect for your next production Los Angeles may be home to the stars, but behind the scenes—and in...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Sep 55 min read


Ankara Festival LA 2025: The Countdown is over
It’s here! Starting today, August 29th, through the 31st, Ankara Festival LA 2025 opens its doors, serving up three days of African...

Siona Sakah
Aug 292 min read


A New Era Begins: 25 Creatives, 10 Songs, 50 Beats: CheekyChizzy Launches Afrobeat Boot Camp LA, First Writer & Producer Camp
Afrobeat Bootcamp LA 2025 | Image: Black Film Wire Hollywood, August 2022, 2025- I spent the afternoon in what felt like a bowl of talent...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Aug 277 min read


Big Love, Bigger Budgets: African Music Royalty Celebrate Two Lavish Weddings
A Look inside the Chivido and Otedola white weddings. Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote, as VIP at both events #Chivido25 | #MrEaziwedding A...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Aug 125 min read


The AI Breakthrough Changing How Creators Work: ChatGPT-5
Just a day after unveiling its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-5, OpenAI responded to user feedback by reintroducing an...

Siona Sakah
Aug 124 min read


12 Black Celebrities Celebrating August Birthdays and Their Impact.
There’s something about August. Maybe it’s the fiery Leo energy, the fresh back-to-school buzz, or the last golden glow of summer, but...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Aug 25 min read


PAFF Austin 2025: Black Cinema Takes Centre Stage at Austin Film Society
The third annual Pan African Film Festival series in Austin lights up the weekend with powerful Black stories and vibrant community...

Siona Sakah
Aug 23 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


Honoring Power & Legacy: July 25 and the First-Ever International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent
July 25, 2025, marks a historic moment — the first-ever International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent , officially recognized...

Siona Sakah
Jul 255 min read


🕊️ Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Iconic Theo Huxtable from The Cosby Show, Dies at 54
Getty Grief and disbelief ripple across screens worldwide: beloved actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has passed away at 54 from an accidental...

BFW Staff
Jul 211 min read


DIFF 2025: Tambay A. Obenson Breaks Down What’s Next for African Film Festivals
TAMBAY OBENSON African film journalist and strategist Tambay A. Obenson presented on The Future of Film Festivals at the 2025 Durban...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jul 213 min read


The First Half of 2025 in Film: 7 Defining Moments from Nollywood to Hollywood
As the curtain falls on the first half of 2025, one thing is certain: this year has already delivered pivotal shifts across global cinema...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Jul 163 min read
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