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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...
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...
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...
BFW Staff
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...
BFW Staff
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...
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...
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...
BFW Staff
Mar 18, 20252 min read
Cinema
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...
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...
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...
BFW Staff
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...
BFW Staff
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...
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...
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...
BFW Staff
Mar 18, 20252 min read
Streaming/Streamers
What To Watch this Christmas: 7 Classic Films Streaming in the US this Holiday
Tis the season to be jolly and probably stock up on more than enough bottles of eggnog, wine, and warm milk with some cheer-favoured cookies. Merry Christmas, everyone! We hope you’re having a fantastic time wherever you are in the US this holiday.
John Eriomala
Dec 25, 20253 min read
The Oscars Are Headed to YouTube: What Hollywood's Biggest Pivot Means for the Future of Live Events
In a seismic shift for entertainment's most prestigious night, the Academy Awards will abandon traditional broadcast television for streaming, a move that signals a new era for live cultural events starting 2029. THE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH YOUTUBE FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL RIGHTS TO THE OSCARS® AND OTHER ACADEMY CONTENT STARTING IN 2029 - Image: The Academy The End of an Era For more than half a century, the Oscars were synonymous with broadcast television in the United States. Be
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Dec 23, 20256 min read
African Netflix Pick of the Week: Tokunbo
Credit: IMDB In the heart of bustling Lagos, a man races against more than just time—he’s running for his family. Tòkunbọ̀, directed by...
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Aug 4, 20251 min read
Yikes—It’s Friday the 13th: 8 Netflix Shows to Watch This Weekend (If You Can Handle the Stress)
Ginny & Georgia on Netflix Yikes—it’s Friday the 13th. Weekend is coming. What a week, yeah? What are you watching to cope/scream/exist...
BFW Staff
Jun 13, 20252 min read
New Nollywood Movies You Should See in June 2025
June is sizzling with a lineup of red-hot Nollywood releases featuring gripping stories, cultural flair, fierce female leads and...
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Jun 5, 20252 min read
Two Powerful Spaces Black Men in LA Should Show Up For This Men’s Mental Health Month
By Sahndra Fon Dufe | Black Film Wire June is Men’s Mental Health Month—and for Black men especially, this moment carries layered...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jun 4, 20252 min read
Black Talent In Hollywood: What To Watch In June
June 2025 is shaping up to be a great month for Black-led stories on screen—whether you're into gripping thrillers, heartfelt animations,...
Miracle Winston Esin
Jun 2, 20253 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...
BFW Staff
May 15, 20252 min read
Youtube
The Women Who Held Up the Dream
An MLK Day tribute, through a cinematic lens Left: David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma. Right: MLK delivers a speech on October 16, 1965, in New York City, New York. Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Atsushi Nishijima/Paramount Pictures; Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Every January, we recite the words of Martin Luther King Jr., his thunderous sermons, his moral clarity, his unwavering belief that justice could be bent toward love. We replay th
Sahndra Fon Dufe
2 days ago4 min read
EbonyLife Partners With Silverbird, Genesis, and Nile for December Release of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives Adaptation
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
John Eriomala
5 days ago2 min read
Urban Vision Makes Casting Call For Male and Female TV Role
The Nigerian studio behind ‘The Men's Club’ has put out a call for a male and female role in a new TV Series. Apply by 26 January, 2026. Filmmaker and Founder of Urban Vision 360 Tola Odunsi has put out a casting call for two lead roles in an upcoming TV series. The announcement, made via social media yesterday, states that interested actors and actresses should be between 25 and 35 years old, and preferably be relatively new faces. They are to send a profile, social med
John Eriomala
6 days ago1 min read
Submit Your Essays and Pitches to Black Film Wire
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
John Eriomala
7 days ago1 min read
83rd Annual Golden Globes Winners: Teyana Taylor, Sinners Win Big
2026 Golden Globes: Teyana Taylor's Best Supporting Female Actor win and Sinners’ Best Original Score and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement were the night's only Black wins. In a surprising turn of events, the 83rd Annual Golden Globes Award Ceremony, which held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, ended with only three wins for nominated Black talent: Teyana Taylor who won Best Supporting Female Actor for her role in One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners whi
John Eriomala
Jan 126 min read
The Voice of Hind Rajab, 2 Other African Films Make Oscars’ Best Picture 201 Film-Long Eligibility List
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). 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, as seen in a January 8 Press statement. These 3
John Eriomala
Jan 92 min read
83rd Annual Golden Globes: Predictions for Black Nominees
2026 Golden Globes predictions for Black talent: Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, Tramell Tillman, Ayo Edebiri, and more compete. Who will win on January 11? The 83rd Annual Golden Globes will be held on Sunday, January 11. Put that way, it might look like just another film and TV award ceremony. Except, of course, it isn’t. We’re talking about one of the most prestigious trophies in cinema. And in an award season as competitive as this has been, with exciting outcomes at the
John Eriomala
Jan 94 min read
37th Annual Producers Guild Awards
For Black Film Wire The Producers Guild of America has officially announced key nominations and honorees for the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards , recognising outstanding producing achievement across documentary, innovation, film, television and emerging media. This year’s slate reflects a wide range of storytelling approaches from socially driven documentaries to technology-forward experiences and underscoring the central role producers play in bringing ambitious work to
Oluwaseun Mary Temitope
Jan 94 min read
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...
BFW Staff
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...
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,...
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...
BFW Staff
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...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Dec 24, 20244 min read
Nigeria's Iwájú” Scores 3 Emmy Nominations, Including Simisola Gbadamosi for Younger Voice Performer
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,...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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