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Film

Could Damson Idris Be Wakanda’s Next King?

Damson Idris | Moxon Edits Ryan Coogler just confirmed that the next film on his plate is Black Panther 3, and now we officially know that Damson Idris is stepping into the suit. How delicious! Marvel fam, grab your popcorn and your auntie’s wrapper, because Wakanda might just be welcoming its next king. The same Damson who charmed the world in Snowfall and zoomed into superstardom beside Brad Pitt in F1 has the timeline buzzing, the memes flying, and the excitement

Siona Sakah

Nov 18, 20252 min read

Demon Slayer Makes History in Nigeria as FilmOne Hits ₦82M Anime Record

Anime fans in Nigeria just witnessed history! FilmOne Entertainment has set a new record with Demon Slayer, delivering West Africa’s biggest-ever anime box office opening at ₦82 million in its debut weekend. The milestone was celebrated in grand style with a buzzing community watch party at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki, where one of the largest gatherings of anime fans in Nigeria came together. From cosplay to cheers in the auditorium, the atmosphere was electric, proof that

Siona Sakah

Sep 19, 20251 min read

From Nollywood Icon to Director: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Unveils ‘Mother’s Love’ in Directorial Debut at TIFF’s 50th Anniversary

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

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Aug 29, 20252 min read

Michelle Buteau's Survival of the Thickest Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix

Image: Netflix In some fabulous news for fans of fierce fits, big laughs, and even bigger heart— Survival of the Thickest is officially...

Y. Marie Kiven

May 15, 20252 min read

Mara Brock’s ‘Forever’ on Netflix Renewed for Season 2 — A Beautiful Coming-of-Age Love Story Continues

Image: Netflix The Akilverse lives on—and we’re here for it. Netflix’s hit drama Forever has officially been renewed for Season 2 — and...

Y. Marie Kiven

May 15, 20253 min read

Review: Baby Farm on Netflix Is a Haunting Thriller That Mirrors a Terrifying Reality By Sahndra Fon Dufe

There is a thriving market for babies among couples who are struggling to bear their own children. They are willing to pay between 1 million naira (€576) and 2 million naira (€1,152) for a baby- DW Image: FILM DIRECTOR KAYODE KASUM What’s dope and unapologetically Black on Netflix right now? I’ll tell you this much: there are shows you watch to unwind, and then there are shows like Baby Farm —a five-episode Nigerian crime thriller that doesn’t just rattle your nerves, it le

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Apr 16, 20256 min read

Isioma Osaje on Directing Radio Voice, Collaborating with RMD, and Crafting Nollywood’s Next Chapter – In Theaters (Today) April 11

Image: Instagram | RMD on the set of Radio Voice Following its exclusive premiere on Saturday, April 6, 2025, at the Alliance Française–Mike Adenuga Centre in Lagos, Radio Voice opened to glowing reviews from industry insiders, media figures, and avid filmgoers. The much-anticipated feature officially debuted in cinemas nationwide on April 11, with screenings at Nile Cinemas and other theaters across the country. Centered on a fearless female radio host, the film delves into

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Apr 14, 202514 min read

‘Red Alert’ Brings High-Stakes Action and Black Excellence to the Screen

Credit: Jide Kene | Film producers The pulse-pounding world of crime, power, and vengeance takes center stage in Red Alert , a gripping...

Y. Marie Kiven

Mar 18, 20252 min read

Cinema

Could Damson Idris Be Wakanda’s Next King?

Siona Sakah

Nov 18, 20252 min read

Demon Slayer Makes History in Nigeria as FilmOne Hits ₦82M Anime Record

Siona Sakah

Sep 19, 20251 min read

From Nollywood Icon to Director: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Unveils ‘Mother’s Love’ in Directorial Debut at TIFF’s 50th Anniversary

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Aug 29, 20252 min read

Michelle Buteau's Survival of the Thickest Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix

Image: Netflix In some fabulous news for fans of fierce fits, big laughs, and even bigger heart— Survival of the Thickest is officially...

Y. Marie Kiven

May 15, 20252 min read

Mara Brock’s ‘Forever’ on Netflix Renewed for Season 2 — A Beautiful Coming-of-Age Love Story Continues

Image: Netflix The Akilverse lives on—and we’re here for it. Netflix’s hit drama Forever has officially been renewed for Season 2 — and...

Y. Marie Kiven

May 15, 20253 min read

Review: Baby Farm on Netflix Is a Haunting Thriller That Mirrors a Terrifying Reality By Sahndra Fon Dufe

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Apr 16, 20256 min read

Isioma Osaje on Directing Radio Voice, Collaborating with RMD, and Crafting Nollywood’s Next Chapter – In Theaters (Today) April 11

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Apr 14, 202514 min read

‘Red Alert’ Brings High-Stakes Action and Black Excellence to the Screen

Credit: Jide Kene | Film producers The pulse-pounding world of crime, power, and vengeance takes center stage in Red Alert , a gripping...

Y. Marie Kiven

Mar 18, 20252 min read

Streaming/Streamers

From Donald Glover to House of David: Kara Smith Is Amazon MGM's New Head of Drama

Kara Smith, the executive behind Donald Glover's Mr. and Mrs. Smith, was promoted July 8 and landed her first big win two days later, with the House of David Season 3 renewal. By Kiven Marie Michael Iskander as David Donald Glover's Mr. and Mrs. Smith put Black creative leadership at the center of one of Prime Video's biggest recent hits and the executive behind it just got a major promotion. Amazon MGM Studios named Kara Smith Head of Drama on July 8, elevating a veteran of

Y. Marie Kiven

Jul 112 min read

House of David Renewed for Season 3- Inside Its Numbers, Its Faith, and Its Blind Spot

House of David's Michael Iskander as David, alongside King Saul, Queen Ahinoam, and the House of Saul in the Prime Video series. By Sahndra Fon Dufe Michael Iskander as David and…. On House of David Prime Video announced Friday that House of David, its sweeping biblical drama from Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios, has been renewed for a third season. Creators Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn confirmed the news in a statement, saying they're "incredibly grateful to fans around the

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Jul 99 min read

What Is MUBI? The Streaming Platform Black and African Film Audiences Should Know About

MUBI You know Tubi. You may have scrolled past Hulu, Netflix and Prime Video looking for a film everybody serious about cinema seems to be discussing. Then someone says, “It’s on MUBI.” That is usually how the introduction happens. For many viewers, MUBI is where they first meet the films that do not always make it to the front page of mainstream streaming: a Nigerian feature, a Senegalese drama, a Berlin or Cannes title, a TIFF discovery, the kind of cinema that shows up in

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Jun 54 min read

Son of the Soil Reaches No. 1 on Netflix Nigeria Top 10 Chart

British-Chinese Director, Chee Keong Cheung ’s action thriller, Son of the Soil , has attained the top spot on the Netflix Nigeria Top 10 Chart less than 24 hours after release. This follows the film’s arrival on the streaming giant, after impressive showings at the 2025 African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) and the 2026 Pan-Afriican Film Festival . The film follows Zion Ladejo ( Razaq Adoti ), an ex Nigerian soldie

John Eriomala

Mar 31 min read

Editi Effiong’s “Black Book” Sequel in Production, “Severance” Producer Nicholas Weinstock’s Invention Films Involved

First look at The Black Book 2 - Old Scores Source: What Kept Me Up Nigerian Director Editi Effiong ’s 2023 action thriller The Black Book , is set for a sequel, The Black Book 2 - Old Scores , produced by his company, Anakle Films, in collaboration with Emmy-nominated producer Nicky Weinstock ’s ( Severance , Escape at Dannemora , Bridesmaids , Queenpins , Thelma ) Invention Studios, as seen in an exclusive report by The Hollywood Reporter and announcements made via soci

John Eriomala

Feb 212 min read

Love Is Blind Season 10: Casting Optics, Edit Architecture, and the Audience Anthropology of a Maturing Franchise

Netflix ’s Love Is Blind entered its tenth U.S. installment in Ohio carrying a familiar paradox: a new location, but narrative structures and audience reactions that feel increasingly predictable. Victor St John and Christine Hamilton (Love is Blind Season 10)| Netflix Netflix's Love Is Blind entered its tenth U.S. installment in Ohio carrying a familiar paradox: a new location (Ohio), but narrative structures and audience reactions that feel increasingly predictable. At ten

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Feb 196 min read

Katt Williams' 'The Last Report': The Prophet of Comedy Is Vindicated

Netflix special proves the comedian wasn't conspiracy theorizing; he was just early Katt Williams opens his fourth Netflix special, The Last Report , by doing something you don't see enough in comedy these days: acknowledging God. Not as a punchline, not as a setup, but as genuine gratitude. "I'm God's own," he declares early in the hour, and it sets the tone for what becomes a masterclass in truth-telling wrapped in hilarious packaging. Released February 10, "The Last Repor

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Feb 119 min read

Terry McMillan Presents: Forever Review: Taye Diggs & Meagan Good in a Love Story That's Too Real

Taye Diggs & Meagan Good star in Terry McMillan's Forever. This Netflix film about love, loss & fatherhood broke me. Read full review and true story details. I just watched Terry McMillan Presents: Forever on Netflix, starring Taye Diggs and Meagan Good and I cried. Like, really cried. The kind of crying where my African mind kept saying "spirit of death was coming for her for real" because this movie hurt. It hurt in that deep, soul-touching way that only happens when yo

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Feb 58 min read

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Youtube

What's Streaming and Showing This August: Black Films & Series to Watch

August is packed with exciting releases across cinemas and streaming platforms, bringing together some of the most anticipated Nollywood productions and Black-led international titles. From historical epics, royal dramas, and family stories to coming-of-age comedies, crime thrillers, and returning fan-favorite series, this month's lineup showcases the depth and diversity of Black storytelling across the globe. Whether you're heading to the cinema, tuning into Netflix, ALLBLK,

Akinwande Jordan

2 days ago4 min read

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Breaks Thursday Preview Record With $72M, Marking Another Historic Box Office Milestone for Zendaya

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has shattered the all-time Thursday preview record with an estimated $72 million, surpassing Avengers: Endgame. The historic opening also extends Zendaya's remarkable run as one of Hollywood's most bankable Black stars. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has shattered the all-time Thursday preview record with an estimated $72 million, surpassing Avengers: Endgame. The historic opening also extends Zendaya's remarkable run as one of Hollywood's most bankable B

Akinwande Jordan

3 days ago3 min read

JUST IN: Oscar Winner Mahershala Ali Stars In Orion Pictures' 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother'

Watch The Trailer A day after the trailer dropped, the author said she left her own film's set "hyperventilating and sobbing" and is still being antagonized behind the scenes. She still won't say by whom. By Kiven Marie Mahershala Ali stars as Latif in YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER YOUR MOTHER, from Amazon MGM Studios. Photo Credit: Jaclyn Martinez Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios have released the first trailer for "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother," an action-drama starr

Y. Marie Kiven

4 days ago2 min read

Marvel Studios Cancels Wonder Man After One Season

Marvel Studios has officially cancelled Wonder Man, ending the Disney+ series after a single season despite an earlier renewal. The series starred Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, a struggling actor who gains superhuman abilities and is drawn into the world of superheroes while navigating Hollywood. Created by Andrew Guest and developed with filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, Wonder Man distinguished itself from much of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's streaming slate th

Akinwande Jordan

6 days ago1 min read

Georgia's Film Boom Has a Sequel: Inside the Indie Surge, Tyler Perry Studios, and the Fine Print

TRADE JOURNAL EXCLUSIVE | INDUSTRY NEWS & PRODUCTION A year after Black Film Wire called Georgia the new creative capital, the follow-up numbers are in, an 83% surge in independent film is quietly changing who gets to make movies in the state, and Tyler Perry Studios keeps building one of the most concrete Black-ownership stories in American production. Here's what's actually new. Written and directed by Atlanta native and Morehouse alum David Fortune, the independent film "C

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Jul 315 min read

RMD, Ayra Starr and Tems step into the world of Children of Blood and Bone

The first teaser for Children of Blood and Bone has arrived, unveiling Richard Mofe-Damijo and Ayra Starr in the fantasy epic while confirming Tems' growing creative role through her music for the film. First-look images from Children of Blood and Bone offer a new glimpse at Richard Mofe-Damijo and Ayra Starr in the upcoming fantasy epic. The first teaser for Children of Blood and Bone has been unveiled, offering audiences their clearest look yet at Richard Mofe-Damijo and Ay

Akinwande Jordan

Jul 311 min read

Colman Domingo in Talks to Co-Write Live-Action Princess Tiana Film

Colman Domingo is in talks to co-write an original live-action feature centred on Princess Tiana, expanding the world of Disney's The Princess and the Frog. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Domingo will write the project alongside Tony-nominated playwright and director Robert O'Hara. The film is described as an original story inspired by the 2009 animated classic rather than a shot-for-shot live-action remake. Deals for both creatives are still being finalised. The develo

Akinwande Jordan

Jul 311 min read

Tomi Adeyemi Just Said the Quiet Part Louder, And the Internet Still Doesn't Know Who She's Talking About

A day after the trailer dropped, the author said she left her own film's set "hyperventilating and sobbing" and is still being antagonized behind the scenes. She still won't say by whom. Tomi Adeyemi with 'Children of Blood and Bone'.Credit : Sam Vibes Three weeks ago, we asked what Tomi Adeyemi's decision to publicly disown Paramount's "Children of Blood and Bone" adaptation meant for Black fantasy's next decade. This week, she answered a question we didn't ask: how bad it a

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Jul 296 min read

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Children

Angel Studios Aims to Bring 1 Million Kids to Theaters for Free With New Animated Musical DAVID, Opening December 19

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

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Dec 9, 20252 min read

A Warm Christmas” Selected for Cannes 2025: A Milestone for African Children’s Cinema

The heartwarming family film A Warm Christmas has earned a prestigious spot at the 78th Cannes Film Festival following a successful...

Y. Marie Kiven

Apr 17, 20252 min read

Ayo Edebiri to Write and Star in A24’s Live-Action Barney Movie

For those who grew up in the '90s and early 2000s, Barney & Friends was a defining childhood show, featuring the lovable purple dinosaur and his message of kindness, friendship, and fun learning. Emmy-winning actress Ayo Edebiri is set to write the screenplay for the upcoming Barney live-action movie, with reports suggesting she may also star in the film. The project, produced by Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya’s 59% Productions in collaboration with A24 and Mattel Films, pro

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope

Feb 28, 20252 min read

African Films Featuring Children

Given the rarity of African movies focusing on children, highlighting these films is crucial to showcasing the resilience, creativity, and dreams of young protagonists navigating complex realities. This article explores standout films such as Adú , The Fisherman’s Diary , and Queen of Katwe , among others, that provide a unique lens into the experiences of African children. These narratives not only highlight the challenges faced by young characters but also their triumphs, e

Oluwaseun Mary Temitope

Jan 27, 20253 min read

Bragi Film Festival Welcomes Young Filmmakers

The Bragi Film Festival returns for its third edition , continuing its mission to celebrate and empower young filmmakers. This vibrant...

Y. Marie Kiven

Jan 15, 20253 min read

"The Star": A Shining Example of True Christmas Spirit

"You Can’t Make Lemonade Without Lemons, and You Can’t Have Christmas Without Jesus"- Sahndra Fon Dufe Okeowo In a sea of modern Christmas films that often prioritize commercial appeal over meaningful storytelling, The Star emerges as a refreshing exception. This animated children’s film beautifully tells the story of the Nativity, staying true to the biblical account of Jesus’s birth. For families seeking a movie that genuinely captures the essence of Christmas, The Star is

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Dec 24, 20244 min read

Nigeria's Iwájú” Scores 3 Emmy Nominations, Including Simisola Gbadamosi for Younger Voice Performer

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Dec 14, 20243 min read

Mufasa: The Lion King: Jay-z, Beyonce, John Kani at Disney’s The Lion King Prequel Hollywood Premiere

The pride has gathered. Tonight, Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King Prequel premiered in dazzling style at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, bringing nostalgia, star power, and a touch of the savanna to the red carpet. Jay-Z, Beyonce, Blue IVY on red carpet, Mufasa Hollywood Premiere 2024 Who showed up? Oh, just Beyoncé casually reminding everyone who runs the jungle (and the music charts), alongside the legendary John Kani—our beloved Rafiki himself—proving that wisd

Sahndra Fon Dufe

Dec 10, 20241 min read