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Sabastian Sawe
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Makes History with Sub-Two-Hour Marathon in London

Sabastian Sawe’s achievement marks a defining moment in marathon running, reflecting the continued dominance of…

DIFF
Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) Announces 47th Edition, Featuring isiZulu Screenwriting Workshop and Expanded Industry Programme

A defining feature of DIFF 2026 is its expanded industry programme, which continues to prioritise…

The Road Home
Cynthia Erivo, Thabo Rametsi, and Guy Pearce Join South African Musical Drama “The Road Home”

While The Road Home enters development with strong international backing, its announcement also inevitably recalls…

The Caine Prize for African Writing
Caine Prize for African Writing Hosts 2026 Writers’ Workshop in Zanzibar

The Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual award for African creative writing.  By…

Tribeca
“Vultures”, “One Woman, One Bra”, Five Other African Titles Selected for 2026 Tribeca Festival

The 25th Tribeca Festival will take place from 3rd to 14th June, 2026 in New…

Jameson
Nigerian Bartenders Earn Global Spotlight in Jameson Black Barrel Competition

With Kazeem Oluwasegun Adefuye and Akilla Michael Adebisi heading to Ireland this autumn, Nigeria will…

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Saïd Hamich Benlarb, Ibrahim Omar, and Esiri Brothers Make Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2026 Lineup

With the addition of the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight programme, African cinema maintains an evolving presence…

Silence is Loud
Abba T. Makama Returns with “Silence is Loud”, Set For Zikoko Premiere

Silence is Loud will premiere at 7:00 PM on 15th April, 2026, on the Zikoko…

Un Certain Regard
Cannes 2026 Spotlights Three African Productions in Un Certain Regard Lineup

Together, the three African titles at Cannes 2026 attest to the continent’s growing cinematic presence…

Filmhouse Group
Filmhouse Group and Care4Her Initiative Partner to Train 100 Women in Cinematography

Through this partnership, Filmhouse Group reinforces its commitment to gender inclusion, youth empowerment, and long-term…