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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
Jul 99 min read
Celebrate July 4th with These 12 Black-Led Films
For many Americans, July 4th celebrates the nation's independence. For Black communities, however, the holiday also invites reflection on a more complex history, one that includes the ongoing struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. Black cinema has long preserved these stories, honoring the resilience, triumphs, and cultural contributions that have shaped America. Whether you're in the mood for laughter, romance, action, or powerful historical dramas, these Black-led fil
Jul 45 min read
Black Film Wire’s June 2026 Selection: 23 + New Additions: Nollywood, International and Hollywood Black Films and Shows to Watch
From Scary Movie and Creed to Nollywood premieres, Cameroonian cinema, MUBI, Hulu and diaspora documentaries, here are Black Film Wire’s essential June 2026 screen picks. The summer movie season is officially open, and June 2026 is delivering more than the mainstream calendar might suggest. Yes, the Wayans family is back in theaters with Scary Movie. Yes, The Blackening is perfectly timed for a Juneteenth-season rewatch. And yes, Nia DaCosta's Hedda remains a Prime Video titl
Jun 410 min read
MICHAEL ROARS INTO CINEMAS WITH RECORD BREAKING #10.7M PREVIEW OPENING IN NIGERIA.
Photo Credit: Movie cover (Michael) Music biopics have become a dominant force in modern cinema, but few arrive with the weight, scale and cultural significance of Michael, the highly anticipated big-screen portrait of the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. Portrait of Michael Jackson Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael reportedly traces Michael Jackson’s childhood and the years with The Jackson 5, his emergence as a solo global phenomenon, landmark creative eras including T
Apr 272 min read
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's Directorial Debut 'Mother's Love' Crosses ₦25 Million at Nigerian Box Office in Opening Frame
The Nile Entertainment-distributed family drama, which traveled from TIFF to PAFF before its domestic launch, continues its run nationwide. Noray Nehita stars in Omotola Jalade Ekeinde’s Directorial Debut Mother’s Love Lagos/Los Angeles - Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde 's Mother's Love has crossed the ₦25 million mark (approximately $18,000 USD at current exchange rates) at the Nigerian box office following its opening weekend, distributor The Nile Entertainment confirmed Monday.
Mar 132 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
Mar 31 min read
The Ground Between Us: Faith, Ambition, and the Space Between
A Review of Eso Dike’s Latest Film Official poster for The Ground Between Us. Source: Eso Dike TV/YouTube There is a particular kind of courage required to tell a story that touches the sacred; not a polished, stained-glass version of it, but the raw, complicated, unglamorous reality of faith working itself out in a human being. Eso Dike 's The Ground Between Us , now streaming on YouTube via Eso Dike TV , reaches for that courage. And while it doesn't fully arrive in every
Mar 39 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
Feb 196 min read
New Releases
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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...
Mar 18, 20252 min read
Reviews
Carolyn Hutchings Launches AfriVista Films, a New Studio Focused on African Stories with Global Impact
Nigerian actress, producer, entrepreneur, and media personality Carolyna Hutchings has announced the launch of AFRIVISTA FILMS, a production company dedicated to developing and producing African stories for local and global audiences. The announcement was made via social media, where Hutchings described the venture as the next chapter in a career that has spanned acting, producing, and storytelling. Reflecting on her journey, she noted that after producing multiple award-win
2 days ago1 min read
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
6 days ago2 min read
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward Acquitted of Rape and Sexual Assault Charges
Micheal Ward has been found not guilty of all charges in his criminal trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London. Michael Ward Photo Credit: PA Media | 2025 On Friday, July 10, a jury acquitted Ward of two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault following allegations related to an encounter with a woman after they met at a London nightclub on January 2, 2023. Throughout the trial, Ward maintained that the encounter was consensual. Speaking outside the court, Ward’s
Jul 101 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
Jul 99 min read
Tomi Adeyemi, Amandla Stenberg and What the Children of Blood and Bone Debate Means for Black Fantasy’s Next Decade
Six months before Children of Blood and Bone opens in theaters, its author tells the world she won't be watching it By Sahndra Fon Dufe Author Tomi Adeyemi and actress Amandla Stenberg appear alongside the cover of Children of Blood and Bone, which is being adapted by Paramount Pictures. On July 4, Tomi Adeyemi, the Nigerian-American writer whose 2018 debut spent 175 combined weeks on the New York Times bestseller list across its trilogy posted a TikTok that split her fandom
Jul 910 min read
Celebrate July 4th with These 12 Black-Led Films
For many Americans, July 4th celebrates the nation's independence. For Black communities, however, the holiday also invites reflection on a more complex history, one that includes the ongoing struggle for freedom, equality, and justice. Black cinema has long preserved these stories, honoring the resilience, triumphs, and cultural contributions that have shaped America. Whether you're in the mood for laughter, romance, action, or powerful historical dramas, these Black-led fil
Jul 45 min read
The Midyear Pulse: What's Actually Popping in Black Culture Right Now
Six months into 2026, here's what's actually moving, on the pitch, on the charts, and everywhere in between. By Y. Marie Kiven The Midyear Pulse: What's Actually Popping in Black Culture Right Now . 1. On Screen: South Africa's Streaming Takeover. The Polygamist Keeps Climbing, and Its Star Isn't Waiting Around South Africa's "The Polygamist," the Sue Nyathi adaptation that's become one of the year's biggest African streaming stories, climbed to No. 2 globally on Netflix's T
Jul 29 min read
BET’s INTERNATIONAL ACT CUT: Reform or Retreat?
A category restructure promised African artists more paths to win at the 2026 BET Awards. Instead, it produced the first total shutout since the modern era began and the numbers say the loss wasn't for lack of firepower. By Sahndra Fon Dufe Tems delivers a live performance of "What You Need" at the 2026 BET Awards, one of three categories she'd lose by the end of the night. The 26th annual BET Awards were held Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, host
Jul 211 min read
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