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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

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

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

Osas Ighodaro , Burna, Asurf Oluseyi  at 3 Cold Dishes, October 3, 2025, at Indigo O2 in London The much-anticipated 3 Cold Dishes  made its world premiere at the Indigo at The O₂ in London, earning rave reviews and signaling the arrival of one of Africa’s boldest cinematic statements of the year. Executive-produced by Grammy-winning artist Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu (Spaceship Productions) alongside Bose Ogulu, Osas Ighodaro, and Asurf Oluseyi, the film blends star power with

AFLA 2025 | Styled By Bekee, Photography By Mark Gunter (GETTY IMAGES) Ankara Festival Los Angeles 2025 Celebrates Diversity In Style B y Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Looking back at —The Ankara Festival Los Angeles has always been a mirror of the diaspora, but in 2025, its reflection was sharper than ever. Held at the Sunset Room Hollywood on August 31, the 16th annual showcase unfolded under the theme Unity Over Division —a theme that resonate

New York, USA & Lagos, Nigeria — September 2025 — SBB Media will unveil   Her Story Global , its flagship publishing and storytelling platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of African women, with an intimate brunch and readings event in New York during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week (23–29 September 2025). The 80th session of the UN General Assembly opens on 9 September, with this milestone year marking the UN’s 80th anniversary under the them

Image - (Late) Kobe Bryant’s Page When a network pulls the plug, even temporarily, it forces us to ask: who holds the megaphone? Who defines the boundaries of acceptable speech? And what have we lost when someone so central to late-night is silenced, however briefly? The End of an Era? When ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live!  in September 2025, the news landed like a cultural earthquake. For over two decades, Kimmel wasn’t just a late-night host—he was a voice. Sometimes messy,

ML Premiere | Photo Credits: Adebare Adedoyin  Maas Concepts Photography Toronto, Canada - September 11, 2025:  Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde made history this week at the Toronto International Film Festival, where her directorial debut, Mother’s Love , screened as part of the official Industry Market program. The screening took place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at TIFF Lightbox Cinema 5, during the festival’s landmark 50th anniversary celebrations. At the red car

Try a taste of African Food In LA —perfect for your next production Los Angeles may be home to the stars, but behind the scenes—and in kitchens across the city—another kind of magic is cooking. As the film and TV industry continues to embrace diversity both on and off-screen, a new generation of Black and West African chefs are carving their names into LA’s culinary scene. Whether they're serving spicy suya at a music video wrap party, creating intricate pastries for celebrit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA – August 27, 2025  – After a trailblazing career that established her as one of Africa’s most iconic actresses, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is stepping behind the camera for her directorial debut, Mother’s Love . The deeply moving feature film will be presented to global buyers and industry leaders at an exclusive market screening during the historic 50th Anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 6, 2025. Omoto

Afrobeat Bootcamp LA 2025 | Image: Black Film Wire Hollywood, August 2022, 2025- I spent the afternoon in what felt like a bowl of talent — a building that spoke music everywhere you looked. Tucked away in a quaint Hollywood corner, Noise Nest Studios   transformed into the heartbeat of a movement, and a cultural laboratory: the inaugural Afrobeat Boot Camp LA , curated by Nigerian hitmaker Cheekychizzy . Sahndra Fon Dufe, Editor-in-Chief, Black Film Wire at Afrobeat Bootcamp

A Look inside the Chivido and Otedola white weddings. Africa’s Richest Man, Dangote, as VIP at both events #Chivido25 | #MrEaziwedding A Tale of Ice and Fire- Same Weekend, Different Vibes What do two of Africa’s biggest stars have in common this week? Their happily ever afters were a study in contrasts. One chose a quiet, breathtaking backdrop for a select few, while the other threw a monumental bash for the world to see. Yet both were equally magical in their own right, rem

TAMBAY OBENSON African film journalist and strategist Tambay A. Obenson  presented on The Future of Film Festivals  at the 2025 Durban International Film Festival (DIFF), in a special session held as part of the DIFF Film Festival Residency. The event, curated by Andrea Voges (DIFF) and Fibby Kioria (Mucii Pictures), brings together African programmers, curators, and cultural workers for a weeklong program of case studies, workshops, and critical discussions on how film festi

Getty The Television Academy has just announced the nominees for the 77th Emmy Awards, airing on September 14, 2025—and we’re celebrating every single Black and Brown talent that earned recognition. Swipe through our carousel to see a full list of nominees (including technical and guest categories), and visit the Television Academy for the complete breakdown. Here Are A Few Standout Nods: Beyoncé  — Leads the pack with four nominations  for her Netflix “Beyoncé Bowl” halftime

RMD, at Radio Voice Los Angeles Premiere | PHOTOGRAPHY BY Shaks for Black Film Wire On July 3, Nollywood royalty descended on Hollywood Boulevard and made it clear: we’re not here to play — we’re here to project power and show up in undeniable style. The U.S. premiere of Radio Voice , starring the legendary Richard Mofe-Damijo (or as the world knows him: RMD), was not just a screening — it was a movement. A cultural flashpoint. A standing ovation in waiting. RMD, son, and fam

London Premiere Here’s your chance to attend one of the most buzzed-about Nollywood events this summer — for free. Following successful premieres in Lagos and London, Radio Voice  is making its glamorous U.S. debut in Hollywood. Five lucky fans will each win a $49 ticket to the July 3, 2025,  premiere at Harmony Gold Theater , thanks to a collaboration between The Lufatee Project , Sheyeto Entertainment,   RMD Productions , It’s Back Home , and the  Black Film Wire . RMD on t

Angela White: The Visionary Expanding the Scope of Global Cinema As June 2025 unfolds, powerhouse producer Angela White  celebrates major milestones: her Pan-African thriller Nine now streams in 45 countries with unexpectedly strong viewership in Australia and the UK, while her faith-based hit A Question of Faith prepares for its Tubi debut seven years after its initial release - proving the enduring power of her storytelling. Angela White has long been a force in the enterta

By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire | June 2025 I’ve never had to adjust my scarf for a film before — but here we are. On Juneteenth morning, I make my way to USC’s Ganek Immersive Studio for a private showing of Code Red , a seven-minute immersive short organized by the film’s director, Fiyin Gambo. I show up in full Erykah Badu mode, only to be met by the futuristic gaze of the Apple Vision Pro. Let’s just say, calibration is... a process. My excitement is palpable, and r

Doechii’s Fiery BET Awards Speech Echoes as LA Erupts in Protest B y Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire Monday night, Doechii grabbed the mic — and didn’t drop it. Winning Best Female Hip‑Hop Artist  at the BET Awards, she didn’t just celebrate; she called out the chaos unfolding outside the Peacock Theatre. She said: “There are ruthless attacks creating fear and chaos in our communities ... Trump is using military forces to stop a protest… What type of government is that?” “

Fashion So Loud, We Had to Turn Down the Volume”: Best & Boldest BET 2025 Red Carpet Looks. — who slayed, who overplayed, and who made political/artistic fashion declarations? By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire The 25th-anniversary BET Awards red carpet was more than glamorous—it was a cultural soundtrack in fashion form. From political declarations sewn into silhouettes to outfits that looked like they were stitched by the ancestors themselves (or in one case, by TikTok),