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You know that feeling when you stumble on an old Nollywood or Ghallywood film on YouTube and suddenly it's 3 AM and you're crying over a love triangle that involves juju, class warfare, and at least two people pretending to be dead, BlackBerry in hand? That's " jakusco" energy, the beautifully chaotic,  melodramatic African love stories from the late 90s to the early 2010s that defined a generation, with raw emotional performances that prioritized drama and cultural depth.  I

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

Review: Olive Nwosu's Sundance 2026 debut Lady explores sisterhood and sex work in Lagos with spirited ambition but uneven execution. Jerry Chiemeke reports Image Credit: Sundance Nigerian-born filmmaker Olive Nwosu 's feature debut Lady  (2026) announces itself with ambition as it wafts on an intriguing backdrop: an inverted view of the Lagos lagoon, two childhood friends perched on a dilapidated shack, and the shadow of trauma that will reverberate through the film's 92-min

AFFC Storytellers Film Lab Cohort III is now accepting applications from emerging female filmmakers in Nairobi. 6-week program, apply by February 2. The African Female Filmmakers Collective  (AFFC) has announced an open call for its highly anticipated Storytellers Film Lab Cohort III , a transformative opportunity designed specifically for emerging women filmmakers based in Nairobi, Kenya. This intensive six-week program offers hands-on training, professional mentorship, and

2026 Oscars: Black talent shines as Sinners and One Battle After Another lead with a record-breaking 16 and 13 nominations, respectively. Tunisia’s Voice of Hind Rajab becomes Africa’s sole representative. Full list below.  The nominations for all categories at the 98th Academy Awards have been announced in a ceremony hosted by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Ryan Coogle r’s Sinners   broke the record for the most ever nominations for a single film at the Oscars wit

BEbonyLife Films partners with Genesis, Nile, and Silverbird for the 2026 release of "The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives." See the star-studded cast here.   EbonyLife Films  has partnered with Genesis Group, Nile Group , and Silverbird Group , for the December 2026 release of the big-screen adaptation of Lola Shoneyin ’s critically acclaimed novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives .  According to Deadline , the film will be directed by Daniel Orahi  with screenplay by

Black Film Wire is now accepting essays and pitches on Black film and TV. Join our team of contributors and help shape the narrative of African and Diaspora cinema.   We are pleased to announce that the Black Film Wire has begun accepting essays and pitch submissions on Black Film and TV in a variety of categories. We’re seeking passionate, sharp writers with a love for storytelling and a deep interest in the African, diasporan, and Black film industries. Per our Founder and

Three African films have made the Oscars 2026 Best Picture eligibility list: The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia), On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (Zambia) and Don't Let's Go To the Dogs Tonight (South Africa). The Voice of Hind Rajab, Source: Cairo Scenes   Three African films: The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia), On Becoming a Guinea Fowl  (Zambia), and Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight  (South Africa); have made the Oscars ’ 201-film eligibility list for the Best Picture category, a

One African nation makes the cut. As the Oscars narrow their International Feature Film race, Tunisia stands alone  on the global shortlist. Here’s why The Voice of Hind Rajab matters, and what this moment signals for African cinema on the world’s biggest awards stage. The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia), Tunisia’s Official Entry for the 98th Academy Awards® for Best International Feature Film, T he only African film in the running for the Oscar Nominations - January 2026 The A

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Disney shareholders overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal calling for the entertainment giant to drop participation in an inclusion survey . Getty Images In a move that could have wide-reaching consequences for diversity efforts in Hollywood, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Chairman Brendan Carr, has launched an investigation into Disney’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This is part of a broader crackdown on DEI initiatives, which

BY SAHNDRA FON DUFE Namibia becomes Africa’s first Nation with a She-President and a She-Vice Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Lucia Witbooi, Credit | Black Film Wire In a move that feels straight out of an Oscar-winning political drama starring Viola Davis and Phylicia Rashad, Namibia just pulled off a power shift that has the world talking. On March 21, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah  was sworn in as the country’s first female president , and she wasted no time making another histo

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

The legendary Nkem Owoh , fondly known as Osuofia , turned 70 on February 7, 2025, A true Nollywood icon, Owoh has entertained audiences...

The FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase 2025  was nothing short of spectacular! Held in Lagos, Nigeria , the annual event brought together...