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Academy
Nine African Film Talents Invited to Join the Academy’s Class of 2026

The African invitees come from Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, and Nigeria, representing a range of filmmaking…

C.J. Obasi
C.J. Obasi to Direct Julius Achon Biopic “The Boy Who Runs”

With The Boy Who Runs, Obasi now turns his attention to one of East Africa’s…

Open Doors Connect
Beninese and Malagasy Participants Make Inaugural Edition of Locarno’s Open Doors Connect

Open Doors Connect is specially designed for creative producers, with an emphasis on South-South collaborations,…

ESWACOS
Eswatini’s ESWACOS Greenlights Fund Applications for Domestic Creatives

Through this initiative, ESWACOS intends to strengthen creative production, improve the quality of local creative…

TIFF: The Market
Nigerian, South African and Tunisian Buyers Selected for Inaugural TIFF: The Market

Six film companies from Nigeria, South Africa and Tunisia have been selected as buyers for…

Taene
Rising Afro-Pop Star, Taene, Set to Release New Single, “MOONLIGHT” This June

With “MOONLIGHT”, Taene continues to refine her sound while amplifying the message at the heart…

Sundance Institute Ignite Fellowship
Simisolaoluwa Akande, Aicha Cherif, and Yace Sula Join 2026 Sundance Institute Ignite Fellowship

Since its launch in 2015, the Sundance Institute Ignite x Adobe Fellowship has become one…

Jail Time Records
Cameroon’s “Jail Time Records” Leads African Winners at Tribeca Film Festival 2026

The African presence and award wins at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival reflect the increasing…

MYST
MYST Introduces New Girl Group Era with Debut Single, “Dynamite”

For MYST, “Dynamite” marks their debut as a unified force in African music. Their emergence…

Durban FilmMart Institute
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) Unveils Cohort For Talents Durban 2026

Considered an associated programme of Berlinale Talents, Talents Durban is aimed at nurturing emerging African…