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Some of Our Favorite Black Celeb Looks from Cannes 2025
Image: Spike Lee, ASAP Rocky and Denzel Washington at the Cannes Festival 2025 When it comes to fashion, Black stars always understand...

Miracle Winston Esin
May 28, 20252 min read


Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Makes Bold Directorial Debut with Mother’s Love
Source: Red Hot Concept Films After starring in over 300 films, Nollywood icon steps behind the camera for the first time Los Angeles,...

BFW Staff
May 27, 20251 min read


Audition Alert: NextGen Films Initiative Launches Casting Call for ‘Bwari Blue’
Something BIG is coming to Nollywood and it’s got its eye on the next generation. The NextGen Films Initiative , founded by filmmaker...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 22, 20251 min read


Red Sea Souk Project Market 2025 Now Open for Submissions: A Golden Gateway for Emerging Filmmakers from the Arab World, Africa, and Asia
2024 Projects FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – [Date] – The Red Sea Souk Project Market has officially opened submissions...

BFW Staff
May 20, 20252 min read


Spike Lee Honours Denzel Washington with Palme d'Or at Cannes 2025 as Highest 2 Lowest Electrifies the Festival
Black excellence once again took the centre stage at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival as Spike Lee, Denzel Washington and A$AP...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 20, 20251 min read


🎬 ATLANTA CASTING: MTV NOW CASTING NON-UNION TALENT – $100/8HRS!
Source: @chrisbivins on Instagram Lights, Camera, Action, Atlanta! If you’ve been looking for your on-screen break, this might just be...

BFW Staff
May 20, 20251 min read


Madea Is Back—This Time With a Passport: Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding Sets Release Date
Credit: Black Film Wire Tyler Perry’s beloved, bold, and wildly unpredictable matriarch is back—and this time, she’s leaving the porch...

Miracle Winston Esin
May 16, 20252 min read


Michelle Buteau's Survival of the Thickest Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix
Image: Netflix In some fabulous news for fans of fierce fits, big laughs, and even bigger heart— Survival of the Thickest is officially...

BFW Staff
May 15, 20252 min read


Learn 3D Animation & Post-Production for Free—Thanks to Del-York and Mastercard Foundation
Free $6,000 Animation & Post-Production Training for African Women – Apply Now! Image: Lagos University Nigerian creatives, What if we...

BFW Staff
May 15, 20252 min read


Mara Brock’s ‘Forever’ on Netflix Renewed for Season 2 — A Beautiful Coming-of-Age Love Story Continues
Image: Netflix The Akilverse lives on—and we’re here for it. Netflix’s hit drama Forever has officially been renewed for Season 2 — and...

BFW Staff
May 15, 20253 min read


Catalyzing Global Change: The Role of Africa in Shaping the Creative Economy
Post-Event Editorial by Black Film Wire From May 6 to 8, 2025, Los Angeles became a meeting point for visionary creatives, cultural...

Kiven Yefon
May 14, 20256 min read


What Black Creatives Should Watch for at Cannes 2025
The 78th Cannes Film Festival, from May 13 to 24, 2025, in Cannes, France, showcases global cinematic artistry and is a significant...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 13, 20252 min read


Tony Todd’s Final Curtain Call: Final Destination: Bloodlines Opens May 16 in IMAX
Tony Todd, in Final Destination The stakes—and the emotions—are higher than ever in Final Destination: Bloodlines , the long-awaited...

BFW Staff
May 13, 20251 min read


FESTAC '77 Heads to Cannes 2025: A Bold Step for African Cinema
Ramsey Noah in FESTAC 77 -Soon To Be at Cannes The groundbreaking historical film FESTAC '77 has been officially selected by the...

Sahndra Fon Dufe
May 12, 20252 min read


Tailored for the Culture: How Black Stars Rewrote the Red Carpet at the 2025 Met Gala
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...

Miracle Winston Esin
May 12, 20253 min read


FASHION AT THE AMVCA AWARD NIGHT 2025
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...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 10, 20253 min read


Sure to Watch: Must-See Nollywood Movies in May 2025
May 2025 is shaping up to be an exhilarating month for Nollywood enthusiasts, with a diverse array of films set to premiere. From sequels...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 5, 20253 min read


Iconic Songs from Black Movie Soundtracks That Became Classics
Black cinema has gifted audiences with some of the most unforgettable soundtracks in music history. From soulful ballads to hip-hop...

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
May 1, 20252 min read


Inside the Cast of 15 Wives: A Bold New Film Redefining African Cinema
Credit: Instagram | From L to R Sahndra Fon Dufe, Naomi Achu, Stephanie Tum, Ndamo Ndamarise, Constance Ejuma The highly anticipated film...

BFW Staff
May 1, 20253 min read


CAMIFF 2025: Celebrating Cameroonian Cinema with Historic Moments and Prestigious Awards.
Photo Credit: BLACK FILM WIRE The Cameroon International Film Festival (CAMIFF) 2025 concluded on April 26 in Buea, marking a significant...

BFW Staff
Apr 28, 20252 min read
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