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The 17th edition of SVAFF will run October 8–11 in San Jose, bringing together narrative features, documentaries, shorts and animation from across Africa and its diaspora, with a strong showing from Nigerian filmmakers. The Silicon Valley African Film Festivall (SVAFF) will return to San Jose from October 8 to 11 for its 17th edition, bringing 76 films from 33 countries to the Historic Hoover Theater. This year's programme spans narrative and documentary features and shorts,

Sasha Calle is adding another major studio project to her growing filmography, joining Jamie Foxx in Deadlocked, the upcoming action thriller from Amazon MGM Studios. Calle, known for The Flash and Netflix’s The Rip, has been cast in a major role opposite Foxx in the feature, which is directed by Indian filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. The casting marks another significant step in Calle’s increasingly international career. Calle at the 2024 Toronto Internationa

Hayden Panettiere, the actor known for Heroes, Nashville, Remember the Titans and the Scream franchise, has died at 36. PHOTO CREDIT|Getty Images Hayden Panettiere, the actor whose career spanned more than three decades, has died at the age of 36. Panettiere’s death was confirmed by her representative in a statement issued on behalf of her family. She died on Sunday, August 16. Her father, Skip Panettiere, described her as “an incredible light” who brought

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

Image: Letitia Wright in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'- MARVEL Speculation is swirling around Marvel Studios' upcoming project Avengers: Doomsday , with new rumors hinting at the potential inclusion of a beloved Black superhero. While Marvel has kept details tightly under wraps, industry insiders suggest that a fan-favorite character could be making a grand return or debut in this highly anticipated film. Given the studio’s track record of expanding its universe with dive

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