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Inside 'Code Red': Fiyin Gambo's Futuristic Short and the Drama of Apple Vision Pro
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...
Jun 204 min read
The Cool Black Stars Shining on The Poker Face Show
2024 Projects Poker Face , the hit mystery-of-the-week series created by Rian Johnson and starring Natasha Lyonne , isn’t just known for...
May 293 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...
Apr 166 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,...
Jan 273 min read
Film Review: Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight Honors Unsung Heroes with Unforgettable Impact
Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight Movie Review By The Black Film Wire. Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight delivers a long-overdue nod to the...
Jan 245 min read
Highlights from the 56th NAACP Image Awards Nominations Special
This year, the 56th NAACP Image Awards Nominations Special set the stage for yet another season of celebrating Black excellence. Hosted...
Jan 82 min read
Ngoungoure: A Powerfully Crafted Vision of Feminine Strength and Resistance
Film Review | By Sahndra Fon Dufe, Author of the Yefon Series, and Rejoice Abutsa, Film and Media Scholar, Cornell University Still...
Jan 75 min read
Black Shines at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 5, 2025, celebrated the best in film and television, with Black artists making...
Jan 63 min read
Features
Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF16) in Review: A Festival to Remember - Film Festival Report
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
Oct 2217 min read
10 Things We Learned from Producer Angela White (And You Should Know) – A Black Film Wire Exclusive
Angela White: The Visionary Expanding the Scope of Global Cinema As June 2025 unfolds, powerhouse producer Angela White celebrates major...
Jun 207 min read
Wizkid Shuts Down Tribeca Red Carpet with Daughter & Jada Pollock at “Long Live Lagos” World Premiere
New York, NY — June 5, 2025 Global music icon Wizkid made a striking entrance at the world premiere of his new documentary, “Wizkid: Long...
Jun 61 min read
Taraji P. Henson: Breaking Barriers as a Black Woman in Hollywood and Beyond
Actress | Entrepreneur | Author | Mental Health Advocate Taraji Penda Henson ’s journey from aspiring actress to one of the most...
Jan 133 min read
Documentary
Wizkid Shuts Down Tribeca Red Carpet with Daughter & Jada Pollock at “Long Live Lagos” World Premiere
New York, NY — June 5, 2025 Global music icon Wizkid made a striking entrance at the world premiere of his new documentary, “Wizkid: Long...
Jun 61 min read
EDDIE: The Untold Story – Eddie Murphy’s Landmark Documentary Hits Netflix in 2025
Credit: Eddie Murphy for Netflix Netflix US has announced EDDIE , a new documentary that tells Eddie Murphy’s story in his own words. Set...
Jan 311 min read
Black Netflix Documentaries You Should Curl Up to This Weekend
Black Netflix Documentaries You Should Curl Up to This Weekend If you're looking for powerful, thought-provoking content that celebrates...
Jan 245 min read
New Media
Terri J. Vaughn Makes a Powerful Return in Tyler Perry’s She the People
Terri J. Vaughn , a beloved figure in Black television and film, is returning triumphantly to the screen in Tyler Perry’s new Netflix...
Apr 252 min read
RMD Productions Unveils 'Radio Voice' – A Powerful Tale of Redemption and Second Chances, Coming to Cinemas April 11
Nollywood legend Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) is set to captivate audiences once again with his latest production, Radio Voice , a gripping...
Feb 212 min read
Shondaland’s New Series ‘The Residence’ Coming to Netflix on March 20th
Shondaland is bringing a fresh twist to the classic whodunit genre with The Residence , a new Netflix series that blends murder, comedy,...
Feb 202 min read
Cartoon Network’s New Anime Series Iyanu (Child of Wonder) in Cinema
In a world where Black stories in animation are still fighting for mainstream recognition, Iyanu: Child of Wonder is a game-changer....
Feb 202 min read
Prime Target: A Tech-Thriller Redefining Black Representation on Screen
When you think of a gripping, high-stakes thriller, your mind might not immediately jump to the realm of prime numbers and digital...
Feb 72 min read
Yvonne Nelson Returns to Our Screens with a Triple Threat Role in Kotoka
The dynamic and multitalented Yvonne Nelson has once again proven why she is one of the most celebrated names in the Ghanaian film...
Jan 282 min read
Youtube
“Sahndra”Thinks"—Season 2 Episode 1: Joy vs Happiness Recap
Hey, my darlings! Let’s make magic happen! 🎉 Help us reach 40K likes on this amazing video . Watch here We’re thrilled to introduce you...
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Streaming
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...
Aug 41 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...
Jun 132 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...
Jun 52 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...
Jun 42 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,...
Jun 23 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...
May 152 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...
May 153 min read
Sure to Watch: Must-See Nollywood Movies in May 2025
May 2025 is shaping up to be an exhilarating month for Nollywood enthusiasts, with a diverse array of films set to premiere. From sequels...
May 53 min read
Cinemas
Halloween 2025: Old Nollywood Classic Films that Haunted Our Childhood Dreams We’ll Never Forget - What a Scare!
Film List Curated By Editor in Chief, Sahndra Fon Dufe This year’s Halloween, we are remembering those Nollywood films that scared and stole our Sleep, I know Halloween is not an African holiday, but if there’s one thing we’ve always known how to do on this continent, it's to tell a good scary story. Long before the pumpkins and costumes era, our nights were already filled with tales of spirits, witches and ancestral vengeance whispered around kerosene lamps. And for those w
Oct 314 min read
Nollywood Icons Sola Sobowale, Tola Odunsi & Stan Nze Set to Grace Historic GUBA Awards in Barbados.
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
Oct 253 min read
Toyin Abraham Sets June Release for Yoruba Epic Iyalode, Distributed by FilmoneToyin Abraham Headlines Iyalode as FilmOne Expands Local-Language Slate
Lagos, Nigeria – May 26, 2025 — Following the successful release of Alakada: Bad and Boujee in December 2024, Nollywood star Toyin...
May 281 min read
FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase 2025: A Star-Studded Celebration of Cinema
The FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase 2025 was nothing short of spectacular! Held in Lagos, Nigeria , the annual event brought together...
Jan 302 min read
Premiering Tonight: Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s Great Migrations Explores Black America's Epic Journey.
Emmy-nominated producer, host, and historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr . is set to debut his latest docuseries, Great Migrations: A People...
Jan 282 min read
Paddington’s Enduring Charm: From London to Peru, the Evolution of a Beloved Bear- watch in FilmOne Cinemas Nigeria this January!
Paddington Bear, a character introduced to the world by Michael Bond in 1958, Paddington Bear has become an enduring icon in children's...
Jan 243 min read
Film Lab Africa Showcase at Film Africa 2024: “Unleashing the Potential of the African Cinema Value Chain through Development Programs”
London, UK — Film Africa 2024 — Film Lab Africa took center stage at this year’s FilmAfrica festival with a groundbreaking panel,...
Nov 14, 20245 min read
Daily Highlights: Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) 2024— Where Cinema Meets Culture
From L to R Sahndra Fon Dufe Okeowo, Ashaalessandraimages and Tejiri Let me hit you with a dad joke: “What did ‘black excellence’ say to...
Oct 25, 20245 min read
Silent films
Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife ON Plus is Live.
Mo Abudu, Courtesy of Kelechi Amadi Obi After months of quiet anticipation, EbonyLife ON Plus is finally here, and you can feel Mo Abudu’s magic in every part of it. This isn’t just another app you download and forget. It’s a space that feels personal, intentional, and full of soul. A place where stories are told with care, where learning feels like growth, and where entertainment feels like it was made for us. Now available on the App Store and Google Play, the platform is
4 days ago2 min read
WCW: Nia Miranda (Nwosuocha); The Legacy-Carrying, Scene-Stealing Queen We Can’t Stop Watching
There’s something magnetic about a woman who owns her story, her roots, and her impact, and that’s exactly why Nia Miranda Nwosuocha is my Woman Crush Wednesday. She’s not just starring in G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised in the South), she’s redefining what it means to be a Southern Black woman on screen. From her fierce portrayal of Bria to her real-life work bringing solar power through her Eco Sistah platform to Kenyan schools, she’s got a whole read/rap-along book series coming
7 days ago2 min read
Knowledge Sharing Session with Sherif M. Awad on a Call for African Film Collaboration and Global Storytelling
92 Films. 32 Countries. 1 Weekend. October 9–12, 2025 | San Jose. Sherif Awad at the SVAFF Knowledge Sharing Session | Photo Credit: SVAFF At the just-concluded Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) , the conversations go far beyond screenings and applause. We dug deep into history, culture, creativity and the shifting heartbeat of African storytelling. This year’s knowledge sharing session with Sherif Awad , an Egyptian film critic, curator, and cultural ambassador
Oct 312 min read
Halloween 2025: Old Nollywood Classic Films that Haunted Our Childhood Dreams We’ll Never Forget - What a Scare!
Film List Curated By Editor in Chief, Sahndra Fon Dufe This year’s Halloween, we are remembering those Nollywood films that scared and stole our Sleep, I know Halloween is not an African holiday, but if there’s one thing we’ve always known how to do on this continent, it's to tell a good scary story. Long before the pumpkins and costumes era, our nights were already filled with tales of spirits, witches and ancestral vengeance whispered around kerosene lamps. And for those w
Oct 314 min read
Literary Spotlight – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie & Kamala Harris
In a spectacular convergence of literary and political power, Nigerian-born novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie joined former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the London Literature Festival on October 23, 2025, for a live conversation at London’s Southbank Centre. Adichie, whose novels like Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun have crossed continents and cultures, brought her signature eloquence, exploring themes of identity, feminism and the African diaspora. Harris, fr
Oct 311 min read
Ciara Turns 40 in Lagos And She's Staying Through November 3. Here’s what We Know
Ciara has touched down in Lagos, where she will be through November 3, and her arrival has already sent the city buzzing. Ciara at Lagos fashion week 📸: Adedamola Odetara Grammy-winning artist Ciara didn't just turn 40she made it a Pan-African moment. The singer and entrepreneur touched down in Lagos, Nigeria ahead of her milestone birthday on October 25, and she's not leaving anytime soon. With plans to stay through November 3, what's unfolding is more than a celebrity geta
Oct 313 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 302 min read
Cameroon Shines at SVAFF 16: Two Films, One Proud Nation
By Sahndra Fon Dufe Director of Media, Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) Festival Dates: October 10–13, 2025 Silicon Valley, California, USA At this year’s Silicon Valley Film Festival, Cameroonian creatives took center stage by featuring two standout films from the Cameroonian talent pool, “Till Death” by Yana Billé-Chung and “Lights Out” by Enah John Scott each . Each of these films reflected the nation’s cinematic evolution and growing international acclaim.
Oct 305 min read
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