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Silicon Valley African Film Festival Appoints Teresa Chapman to International Advisory Board
Bimbo Ademoye's latest YouTube film arrives with 8 million views, a standout supporting cast, and serious style, but does the dual performance at its centre fully deliver? April 13, 2026 Teresa Chapman The Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) has announced the appointment of Teresa Chapman to its International Advisory Board, effective immediately. Teresa’s addition marks a strategic step for the festival as it continues to expand its influence as a leading platform
7 days ago2 min read


BET+ Is Done. What Paramount's Absorption of Black America's Streaming Home Really Means
The Platform is folding into Paramount+. Tyler Perry's stake is gone . And for Black filmmakers, the questions are bigger than the headlines Tyler Perry Theo Wargo/WireImage The news broke Friday with the kind of quiet corporate language that tends to mask seismic shifts. Paramount, BET's parent company, will fold BET+ into Paramount+ beginning in June, migrating more than 1,000 hours of content originals, movies, and specials, to the flagship streamer. The six-year-old pla
Mar 143 min read


Sinners’ Awards Season Momentum Surges With Actor Awards Haul
A shocked Michael B. Jordan receives his Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Lead Role. Source: Actor Awards The 32nd annual Actors Awards (fka The Screen Actors Guild Awards/SAG-AFTRA Awards) held on Sunday March 1, 2027. It proved to be a mix of upsets, expected wins, and exciting moments, with Sinners setting the tone for the night with two wins. In a shocking yet deserving twist, Michael B. Jordan took home the statuette for Outstanding Perform
Mar 14 min read


St. Kitts and Nevis Updates Citizenship Programme: Why It Matters for International Black Film Stakeholders
St. Kitts and Nevis implements mandatory biometric data for Citizenship by Investment Programme. What Black film stakeholders need to know about mobility The Citizenship by Investment Unit of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced the upcoming implementation of mandatory biometric data collection for all new applicants under its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI), with the measure expected to take effect before the end of Q1 2026. The initiative aligns the Federation’s secu
Feb 243 min read


Final Draft Updates Its Terms of Service: Here's What Every Filmmaker Needs to Know Before Your Scripts Are Gone
Final Draft updated its Terms of Service in 2026. Here's what Black filmmakers, screenwriters, and indie film students need to know before your scripts disappear. When a company like Final Draft updates its Terms of Service and End User License Agreement , it's easy to dismiss as legal housekeeping. But that is not the case If you're building IP, pitching streamers, developing festival-bound scripts, or working on anything you intend to own and monetize, those terms directly
Feb 246 min read


From My Father’s Shadow Statement Victory to Wumi Mosaku's Oscars Race Upset: 3 Significant Black Moments From the 2026 BAFTAs
Our breakdown of 3 significant Black moments from the 2026 BAFTAs: Wumi Mosaku's upset win, Ryan Coogler's historic Sinners victories, and My Father's Shadow impact . From L-R: Wumi Mosaku, Ryan Coogler, and Akinola Davie Jr. The 2026 British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards took place yesterday, 22nd February 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall, London. The Awards, which serve as one of the major stops in the 2026 Awards season, leading up to the Oscars in March, pr
Feb 235 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
Feb 212 min read


Pamela Adie’s Narrative Debut Feature ìfẹ́: The Sequel Set For 2026 BFI Flare Film Festival World Premiere
Pamela Adie's ìfẹ́: The Sequel premieres at BFI Flare 2026. Nigerian LGBTQ filmmaker's narrative debut explores queer love and identity in Lagos. Nigerian LGBTQIA+ Filmmaker Pamela Adie ’s narrative debut feature ìfẹ́: The Sequel is set to make its its world premiere on March 23, 2026 at the 40th edition of the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival . The film, which is the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2020 short ìfẹ́ will be showing at BFI Southbank, London,
Feb 172 min read
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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's Mother's Love Joins Only 4 Films in History to Donate 100% of Theatrical Proceeds to Charity: A First for Africa
In her 30th year in film and her directorial debut, Nollywood legend, TIME 100 honoree, UN World Food Programme Ambassador, and global screen icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde turns Mother's Love into an unprecedented act of giving committing box office proceeds to Slum2School Africa and placing the film among only 4 in global cinema history to make this level of philanthropic commitment. By Sahndra Fon Dufe, Editor in Chief, Black Film Wire Published: March 14, 2026 Mother's Love
Mar 1411 min read


Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Giant, Dies at 84
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, whose legacy extended from marching with MLK to running for President twice and shaping Black American history, dies at 84. The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., one of the most significant civil rights leaders in American history, has died at 84. According to a statement from his family, Jackson passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017 and had been battling Progressive Supranuclear
Feb 173 min read


98th Academy Awards Nominations: Sinners Breaks Oscars Record With 16 Nominations, Voice of Hind Rajab Represents Africa
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
Jan 224 min read


Boxing World in Mourning: Anthony Joshua Injured, Trainer and Best Friend Killed in Tragic Lagos-Ibadan Highway Crash
Two-time heavyweight champion survives devastating accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed lives of longtime friend Sina Ghami and training team member
Dec 29, 20254 min read


Aliko Dangote Commits $688 Million to Revolutionise Nigerian Education
One of the biggest headlines this season comes from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his foundation’s bold new move. On December 14, the Aliko Dangote Foundation announced a historic pledge of N1 trillion ($688 million) over the next decade to strengthen Nigeria’s education system. It’s a massive commitment with an equally massive vision: the initiative will start by supporting 45,000 students and scale up to reach 1.33 million beneficiaries. The focus? STEM education
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Netflix, Warner Bros. and The Future of Black Creatives
Netflix's $82.7B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery reshapes entertainment. What does this mega-merger mean for Black creatives globally?
Dec 9, 20257 min read


Interview: Sahndra Fon Dufe Talks Faith and Cross-Continental Growth in Black Film Wire’s First Year
In this exclusive interview, Sahndra Fon Dufe shares how Black Film Wire became a leading voice for Black filmmakers across continents in just one year.
Dec 5, 202515 min read


All Eyes on Nia Miranda Nwosuocha as G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) Brings Southern Heat to ALLBLK This October
Atlanta Georgia. October 27 2025 The atmosphere at the G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South) premiere was absolutely electric. Laughter echoed through the venue as guests embraced, mingled, and shared in the excitement of celebrating a project that had been months in the making. The evening had an intimacy that set it apart from typical premieres. It felt less like a formal event and more like a vibrant reunion, with cast, crew, and fans all gathered under one roof. Anticipa
Oct 30, 20252 min read
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