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Film List Curated By Editor in Chief, Sahndra Fon Dufe This year’s Halloween, we are remembering those Nollywood films that scared and  stole our Sleep, I know Halloween is not an African holiday, but if there’s one thing we’ve always known how to do on this continent, it's to tell a good scary story. Long before the pumpkins and costumes era, our nights were already filled with tales of spirits, witches and ancestral vengeance whispered around kerosene lamps. And for those w

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

Atlanta Georgia. October 27 2025 The atmosphere at the G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) premiere was absolutely electric. Laughter echoed through the venue as guests embraced, mingled, and shared in the excitement of celebrating a project that had been months in the making. The evening had an intimacy that set it apart from typical premieres. It felt less like a formal event and more like a vibrant reunion, with cast, crew, and fans all gathered under one roof. Anticipa

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

92 Films. 32 Countrie s. 1 Weekend.   October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose. Dr. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  on the Red Carpet SVAFF October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose  When Dr. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde walked into the 16th edition of the Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) this year, few anticipated the weekend would end with her name echoing across the auditorium not just as an icon, but as a filmmaker bridging cinema and innovation.Her directorial debut, A Mother’s Love , screened t

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

(In collaboration with SVAFF x Adobe) 92 Films. 32 Countries. 1 Weekend.   October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose. Rejoice Abutsa, Founder(SVAFF) Chike Nwoffiah, Tejiri Adjekpiyede, Sahndra Fon Dufe at Adobe, SVAFF 2025 October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose  CREDIT: RICE MEDIA On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Silicon Valley African Film Festival  (SVAFF) traded its screening rooms for the glass-lined corridors of innovation at Adobe World Headquarters, a perfect  convergence of creativity an

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to put your art out into the world, this might be it. Every month,  Outlast Arts Education  puts together a love letter to creativity in the form of a curated list of grants, workshops, and contests made especially for Black and Native artists. From screenwriting to poetry, filmmaking to nonfiction, it’s a growing space where BIPOC voices are seen, celebrated, and supported. Think of it as your monthly reminder that your art deserves room to

92 Films. 32 Countries. 1 Weekend.   October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose. Founder(SVAFF) Chike Nwoffiah honors Souleymane Cisse, October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose  Asha Weal, Rice Media “Original landlords of the planet.” Chike Nwoffiah doesn’t just say it, he means it. The founder and festival director of the Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) has spent the last 16 years pulling off what sounds, on paper, like a fever dream: an African film festival thriving in the tech capi

Nollywood is serving pure entertainment this October! From swoon-worthy romances to pulse-racing thrillers, YouTube is buzzing with new...

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...

svaff.org Only 9 days to go before San Jose transforms into the beating heart of African cinema! The Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF 2025) is rolling out a dazzling showcase of films, red carpets, live performances, and cultural celebrations. With the official screening schedule finally unveiled, festival-goers and virtual fans can start mapping out their journey through three days of pure storytelling bliss. From red carpets to fashion shows, from powerful shorts

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...