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Maryam Bukar Hassan
Nigerian Spoken Word Artist, Maryam Bukar Hassan, Named United Nations’ First Global Advocate for Peace

Maryam Bukar Hassan will collaborate with UN Peace Operations and Political and Peacebuilding Affairs to…

Over the Bridge
Tolu Ajayi’s AMVCA-Winning Psychological Thriller, “Over the Bridge”, Hits Nigerian Cinemas on 5th September

Over the Bridge, the debut feature film by Nigerian filmmaker, Tolu Ajayi is set to…

Kaelo Iyizoba
Kaelo Iyizoba and Muhannad Lamin Selected for TIFF Directors’ Lab 2025

With Kaelo Iyizoba and Muhannad Lamin’s inclusion, Africa once again secures vital representation at TIFF’s…

TikTok for Artistes
TikTok for Artistes Launches in Nigeria to Boost Artiste Growth and Fan Engagement

TikTok for Artistes comes with educational resources and step-by-step guides to help artistes and their…

Nituecheni Africano
Angolan Writer, Nituecheni Africano, Wins 2025 Sankofa Book Awards Kenya

Nituecheni Africano will receive a cash prize of USD 5,000 and the prestigious Sankofa Trophy,…

Septimius Awards
Nigerian Actors and Filmmakers Dominate 2025 Septimius Awards in Amsterdam

Septimius Awards will take place on September 3rd and 4th, 2025, at the historic Tuschinski…

Kaelo Iyizoba
Kaelo Iyizoba’s “Birthright” Selected for 2025 Seriesly Berlin Pitches

Kaelo Iyizoba’s project, Birthright, will feature in the Writers’ Pitch section. By Joseph Jonathan  The…

Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s “Stitches” Selected for TIFF Industry Selects 2025

Stitches stands as the only African film in this year’s Industry Selects lineup. By Joseph…

My Father’s Shadow
Akinola Davies Jr.’s Cannes Sensation, “My Father’s Shadow”, Comes Home to Nigerian Cinemas on 19th September

My Father’s Shadow will hit Nigerian cinemas on 19th September 2025. By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku…

Venice International Film Festival
African Films Screening at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and Venice Critics’ Week

At this year’s Venice event, six films from African directors will screen at the festival,…