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All Colours of the World are Between Black and White to premiere in France in 2024 - Afrocritik
Babatunde Apalowo’s Debut Feature, “All Colours of the World are Between Black and White”, to Release in Cinemas Across France in May 2024

In addition to its cinematic screenings across Europe, the film is slated for a digital…

26 African Films Included in the Lineup for the Red Sea International Film Festival 2023 - Afrocritik
26 African Films Included in the Lineup for the Red Sea International Film Festival 2023

The festival will include residency programs, workshops, masterclasses, and expertly curated panel discussions by internationally…

Durban FilmMart Pitch and Finance Forum - Afrocritik
Durban FilmMart Opens Applications for 2024 Pitch and Finance Forum

Applications for animation projects are to close on December 1, 2023, while live-action project submissions…

Nuchie Meek - MTN Liberia Music Awards - Afrocritik
Nuchie Meek Takes Top Honours at the 2023 MTN Liberia Music Awards

This year’s edition showcased talent across over 20 categories, rewarding works released between August 2022…

New Netflix series, Classified - Afrocritik
Netflix to Release a New South African Spy Series, “Classified”, November 30th

The coming-of-age drama is a collaborative production between South African independent production company, Diprente, and…

Nigerian Music Streaming App, Jumamo, Strikes Partnership With Australia’s Tuned Global

This partnership opens up new avenues for both Tuned Global and Jumamo to cater to…

Chrystel - "Snapchat" - Afrocritik
Ivorian-American Singer, Chrystel, Marks Exciting Return with New Single, “Snapchat”

“Snapchat” serves as a tease to the Grammy-nominated singer’s highly-anticipated sophomore EP scheduled for launch…

World Cinema Fund (WCF) Berlin selects "Mami Wata" and 4 other African films for funding - Afrocritik
Berlinale World Cinema Fund (WCF) Selects Five African Films for 2023 Funding Recommendations

Oscar award hopefuls, Mami Wata and Augure (Omen) will receive €3,000 and €8,000, respectively, for…

Sewasew Multimedia X Universal Music Group UMG - Afrocritik
Universal Music Group (UMG) Signs Licensing Agreement with Ethiopian DSP, Sewasew Multimedia

Under the digital service provider (DSP) licensing agreement, Ethiopian consumers will gain access to a…

Kenya Film Commission - Afrocritik
Kenya Film Commission Gears Up for the 2024 Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival & Awards

The event is aimed at positioning Kenya as a major regional business and creative hub,…