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Celebrating some of Nollywood’s finest stars from the past and where they are now.

Sundance 2026's Short Film Section features three African films: Praise Odigie Paige's Birdie, Will Niava's Jazz Infernal, and Rami Jarboui's The Bird's Placebo.

One of the biggest headlines this season comes from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his foundation’s bold new move. On December 14, the Aliko Dangote Foundation announced a historic pledge of N1 trillion ($688 million) over the next decade to strengthen Nigeria’s education system. It’s a massive commitment with an equally massive vision: the initiative will start by supporting 45,000 students and scale up to reach 1.33 million beneficiaries. The focus? STEM education

FilmOne was the most awarded studio at the 2025 Best of Nollywood Awards, including Movie of the Year, Director of the Year, and Best Screenplay. We’re rolling back the clock this Thursday to one of the biggest highlights from Nollywood’s record-breaking weekend: FilmOne Entertainment’s sweep at the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The studio walked away with an incredible nine awards, cementing its place as one of the night’s biggest winners.

Idris Elba announces he's stepping back from acting to focus on directing full-time, revealing his career shift at the Red Sea Film Festival.

The ‘I'm Human’ Organisation's Do It For/With Her movement concluded with survivor empowerment, economic inclusion, and Velveeta Viban's digital safety book.

This Kenyan Filmmaker is utilising a puppet series to address gambling addiction, religious extremism, and PTSD in the country.

From cinema to visual activism, these six Black women creatives are changing the game in 2025 and shaping the future of culture.

7 takeaways from Sean Combs: The Reckoning: the 50 Cent-produced Netflix docuseries exploring Diddy's rise, empire, and the cost of ambition.

December is almost always loaded with a special kind of magic: families gathering, jollof on the stove, weddings every weekend and that beautiful feeling of closing out the year wrapped in gratitude and God’s goodness. Wait, we missed one item: good ol’ Nollywood drama! What is a great December without a solid lineup of films packed with laughter and pure Naija vibes? If you’re looking for what to watch this festive season, then relax. We’ve got you! Here are the top Nollywo

December is a busy month for cinephiles and TV lovers, with a line-up of holiday specials, cheesy rom-coms, and the occasional thriller to whet holiday appetites, all starring amazing Black talent. This year is no different, as across theatres and streamers, black stars are taking centre stage. We’ve got them in chilling documentaries, warm Christmas movies, reboots, and blockbuster franchises. And we want you to join in on the fun. Whether you’re in the mood for a cosy love

African Pictures International & BackHome LLC Launch Call for African Filmmakers Seeking Tubi Streaming Placement

Netflix's $82.7B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery reshapes entertainment. What does this mega-merger mean for Black creatives globally?

DAVID ANIMATION FREE FOR KIDS, CHRISTMAS 2025 (US MARKET) IMAGE: ANGEL STUDIOS By Black Film Wire — US Market Entertainment News Angel Studios, the faith-forward studio behind global Christian hits such as The Chosen (Netflix) and House of David (Amazon) is preparing to release its next major animated musical, DAVID , in theaters December 19 . But alongside the film’s debut, the studio has announced one of the most ambitious community-centered initiatives in recent faith-f

In this exclusive interview, Sahndra Fon Dufe shares how Black Film Wire became a leading voice for Black filmmakers across continents in just one year.

The Herd Review: A Maudlin Sojourn Saved By Thematic Excellence Daniel Etim Effiong's feature directorial debut falters on a technical level but shines as a reflection of Nigeria’s growing insecurity crisis.

Credit: Black Film Wire Although Thanksgiving may have passed just a few days ago, as the year races into its final stretch, it still feels like the right moment to pause and acknowledge amazing moments, especially in the world of Black film and storytelling. Because if there’s one thing this year has reminded us of, it’s that gratitude doesn’t always arrive on a date. Sometimes, it settles in after the noise fades and we have space to look back at how far the culture has mov

Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and if there’s anything we all know, it’s that the real celebration begins the day after when the leftovers hit their peak flavor, the blankets come out and binge-watching becomes a full-time job. So, if you're settling into the weekend and want movies that feel like family, culture, history, laughter, healing, and the true meaning of gratitude, here’s a perfect watchlist to dive into. And of course, we’re starting with the ultimate classic… Soul

If you know African Pictures International and their team, you already know they deliver excellence and this Black Friday, they’ve decided to share that excellence with everyone. In the spirit of Thankgiving, African Pictures International is running a Black Friday promo on all PR packages, giving brands, founders, creators and businesses the chance to access high–quality press release services at unmatched rates. Now let’s get into the real juice of this deal, because hon

Some artists make music, Wizkid , Machala, Daddy Yo, Biggest Bird, Popsy, Big Wiz, Starboy makes history. The Nigerian Grammy award-winning superstar is the only one of his generation whose name can sit alongside the late Fela Kuti , and this documentary brings every side of him to life, giving fans a rare look at the man, the music, and the movement behind the legend. This isn’t just a superstar sharing his story. It’s a legend reclaiming his narrative. SWAN GALLET/WWD/G