News

AFRIFF
AFRIFF 2026 Announces Call for Submissions

Under the theme “Frames of the Future: Africa’s Creative Intelligence”, this year’s AFRIFF will build…

AMVCA
Linda Ejiofor, “My Father’s Shadow” Sweep the 2026 AMVCAs: A Quick Breakdown + Full List of Winners

The biggest winners are My Father’s Shadow, which won five awards, including Best Movie, and…

Shakira
Shakira and Burna Boy Collaborate on Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem

Shakira announced the collaboration through her social media platforms, with the single expected to serve…

Docubox
Docubox Launches Inaugural Fiction Feature Development Programme

For its inaugural edition, the Lab is open to all genres of fiction films provided…

Davido
Davido to Be Inducted into 2026 Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame

Davido also joins late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti among African artistes previously recognised by the…

ADIFF
ADIFF and ArtMattan Films Launch Nationwide Virtual Series Celebrating Over 30 Years of Independent Black Cinema

The ADIFF and ArtMattan Films programme opens in May with a Mother’s Day-themed selection that…

Durban FilmMart Institute
Durban FilmMart 2026 Moves to October, Reaffirming Commitment to African Cinema

DFM 2026 will be presented under the theme “Shifting Worlds: Turning Towards Ourselves,” inspired by…

Kalasha
“Nawi” and “Kash Money” Lead Kenya’s Kalasha Awards 2026 + Full List of Winners

The Kalasha Awards form part of the broader Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival…

Shoot the Book!
Abidemi Sanusi’s “Looking for Bono” and Nincemon Fallé’s “These Blazing Suns” Unveiled In Cannes “Shoot the Book!” 2026 Lineup

Shoot the Book! was launched in 2014 by the Civil Society of French-Language Publishers (Société…

Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage Music Foundation Concludes Inaugural Berklee in Nigeria Program, Awards $2 Million in Scholarships

Designed as a bridge between Africa’s thriving music economy and global education standards, the intensive…