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From the team behind ABFF-nominated Lights Out, Cameroon's 96th Academy Awards submission screened in the Caribbean for the first time, where audiences followed its Pidgin without captions and talked co-productions between Central Africa and the Caribbean. Barbadian audiences watch Half Heaven at the Barbados Museum & Historical Society, with Kizito (N.R. Seehofer) on screen, during AfroFilms at Africa Fest 2026. | Photo: [Charlette Thomas] BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – October 30,

The 15th Africa International Film Festival brought together African and international film personalities in Lagos, with Hollywood actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors among the guests at its opening gala. Their presence added an international dimension to a celebration centred on African storytelling, creative exchange and industry collaboration. The 15th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) opened in Lagos on Sunday, November 1, 2026, bringing togeth

As you already know, we've brought you the hot goodies to expect in November from the world of Nollywood. There are so many exciting lineups and we are beyond ready! Cinema money, data, popcorn, and your sitting-room seat- all of it will be put to work this month. Abeg, let's go! 1. Loving Itohan 💍 Genre: Romantic drama Where to watch: Cinemas nationwide from November 6 This movie is Nancy Isime's executive producer debut. The story follows a young woman, Itohan, who got c

Halloween has long been associated with fear, folklore, and the supernatural. Within Black cinema, however, horror offers more than a seasonal thrill; it creates space to explore cultural memory, social anxieties, identity, and the histories that shape Black experiences. From chilling supernatural encounters and unsettling urban legends to stories rooted in African folklore and the complexities of race and identity, Black horror has continued to expand the possibilities of th

Keldamuzik on creating, hosting and producing Diva Talk Tonite, and the behind-the-camera work independent artists can’t skip, from the run of show to the delivery package. Behind the scenes of Diva Talk Tonite: a headset-wearing Keldamuzik in the control room, with studio monitors and production equipment. Photo credit: Digz Media Group. Creating Diva Talk Tonite has expanded my work as an independent artist and sharpened my focus on the responsibility behind the camera. Mus

As African cinema continues to gain international recognition, the nominations of Slum Bomber and One Woman, One Bra raise a bigger question: how are women directors reshaping the stories African cinema tells, and whose voices get to define its future? The nominations for the 22nd Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have brought films from across the continent into focus, with Uganda’s Slum Bomber and Kenya’s One Woman, One Bra emerging among the leading contenders. Both produ

Esther Akapo is a Nigerian film producer and director with extensive practical experience in feature film production and directing. She currently works with Uche Jombo Studios, where she has produced over 40 feature-length films and directed more than 12 projects. IMDB Her expertise includes story development, script breakdown, budgeting, production planning, casting, crew coordination, on-set management, and post-production. Esther previously lectured in Film Production and

Page Kennedy on writing, directing, and starring in Macbeth in Compton, his short that puts Shakespeare's own words in a world Black audiences actually care about. Page Kennedy as Mac and Candice Renée as Lady M in Macbeth in Compton. Photo: Courtesy of Kennedy Entertainment. Cinematography by Jason Andrew. When I first picked up Shakespeare, I couldn't stand it. I tried to read the first paragraph of A Midsummer Night's Dream in community college and told my professor straig