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Nile Entertainment Secures UIP Deal as Exclusive Theatrical Distributor for Universal and Paramount Pictures in West Africa
Nile Entertainment , a subsidiary of Nile Media Entertainment Group, is set to become the sole theatrical distributor for Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures films across West Africa, following an appointment by United International Pictures. The deal is set to take effect from February 27, 2026 and will see the company take over exclusively for UIP in ‘key markets, including Ghana and Nigeria’. According to a Press Release shared via social media by Nile Group CEO,

John Eriomala
Feb 142 min read


Next Narrative Africa Fund Unveils 13-Member Advisory Board To Oversee Deployment of $50 Million in Commercial Equity and Grants
The Akunna Cook-led fund, intending to deploy $50 million in support of audio-visual content made by African and African-diaspora creators, has set up an advisory board. In an exclusive announcement via The Hollywood Reporter , also shared via their newsletter, the Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF), a content and media investment vehicle targeting $50 million in support of audio-visual content made by African and African-diaspora creators, has unveiled a 13-member advisory

John Eriomala
Feb 132 min read


Christmas Special: 5 Nigerian Film Journos Discuss Their Favourite Coverages of 2025
Top Nigerian film journalists share their favourite 2025 coverage moments, from To Kill A Monkey controversy to indie discoveries and festival highlights.

John Eriomala
Dec 25, 20255 min read


Terri J. Vaughn Makes a Powerful Return in Tyler Perry’s She the People
Terri J. Vaughn , a beloved figure in Black television and film, is returning triumphantly to the screen in Tyler Perry’s new Netflix...

BFW Staff
Apr 25, 20252 min read


RMD Productions Unveils 'Radio Voice' – A Powerful Tale of Redemption and Second Chances, Coming to Cinemas April 11
Nollywood legend Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) is set to captivate audiences once again with his latest production, Radio Voice , a gripping drama about redemption, second chances, and the weight of the past. Directed by Isioma Osaje and produced by Yolanda Okereke & Blessing Nze (@blessingjessicaobasi), the highly anticipated film is set to hit cinemas nationwide on April 11, 2025 . SOURCE: CHANNELS TV Directed by Isioma Osaje in her directorial debut, 'Radio Voice' dives

Sahndra Fon Dufe
Feb 21, 20252 min read


Shondaland’s New Series ‘The Residence’ Coming to Netflix on March 20th
Shondaland is bringing a fresh twist to the classic whodunit genre with The Residence , a new Netflix series that blends murder, comedy,...

BFW Staff
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Cartoon Network’s New Anime Series Iyanu (Child of Wonder) in Cinema
In a world where Black stories in animation are still fighting for mainstream recognition, Iyanu: Child of Wonder is a game-changer....

BFW Staff
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Prime Target: A Tech-Thriller Redefining Black Representation on Screen
When you think of a gripping, high-stakes thriller, your mind might not immediately jump to the realm of prime numbers and digital domination. Yet, Apple TV+’s new miniseries Prime Target manages to marry the cerebral with the adrenaline-fueled in a narrative that pushes genre boundaries and it does so intending to diversify the screen with voices and perspectives long underrepresented in tech-driven storytelling. Premiered on January 22, 2025, this high-octane series is turn

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Feb 7, 20252 min read


Yvonne Nelson Returns to Our Screens with a Triple Threat Role in Kotoka
The dynamic and multitalented Yvonne Nelson has once again proven why she is one of the most celebrated names in the Ghanaian film industry. With her latest movie Kotoka , now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK, Nelson shines as an actress, director and producer. This film marks her return to the screen, not just as a star but as the driving force behind an emotionally rich and thought-provoking production. A Story of Connection and Consequence Kotoka dives in

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Jan 28, 20252 min read
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