Headlines AfricaMay 19, 2025
Africa: African Films At Cannes Tell Unexpected Stories of Power, Migration and Identity: [RFI] Six African films are screening at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which opened this week and runs until 24 May. The selection spans historical fiction, social drama and crime thrillers - with stories set in Tunis, Cairo, Yaoundé, Lagos and Jerada. The works explore migration, memory, justice… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKrkFy #AfricanFilms #CannesFilmFestival #MigrationStories #CulturalIdentity #FilmIndustry
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A still from the 2008 film Teza - Directed by Haile Gerima

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Africa EventsDec 17, 2024
In this list, Veteran auteurs exist alongside refreshing mavericks keen to make their mark.#africanfilms #africanactors #bestfilms2024 #blacktea #heartofthehunter #onbecomingaguineafowl #everybodylovestouda #bestafricanfilmsof2024
The Best African Feature Films of 2024
The Best African Feature Films of 2024 | OkayAfrica

In this list, Veteran auteurs exist alongside refreshing mavericks keen to make their mark.

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Africa EventsDec 12, 2024
How to Build a Library and Khartoum offer intimate portraits of survival, transformation, and hope, bringing African experiences to a global stage.#africanfilms #christopherking #howtobuildalibrary #khartoum #maialekow #sundancefilmfestival
Two Powerful Films From Kenya and Sudan to Premiere at Sundance 2025 | OkayAfrica
Two Powerful Films From Kenya and Sudan to Premiere at Sundance 2025 | OkayAfrica

'How to Build a Library' and 'Khartoum' offer intimate portraits of survival, transformation, and hope, bringing African experiences to a global stage.

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Africa EventsDec 7, 2024
Despite Netflix's denial, persistent rumors of scaling back in Nollywood send waves of uncertainty through Nigeria's entertainment industry.#netflix #nigeria #africanfilms #nigerianfilms #africanstreaming #nollywoodfilms #kunleafolayan #nollywood
Is Netflix Exiting Nollywood?
Is Netflix Exiting Nollywood?

Despite Netflix's denial, persistent rumors of scaling back in Nollywood send waves of uncertainty through Nigeria's entertainment industry.

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Africa EventsDec 5, 2024

What to Watch in Southern Africa This Month

In this month’s movies and TV guide for Southern Africa, we have a sci-fi thriller, a documentary on the life of South African photographer Ernest Cole, and more.#whattowatch #streamingguide #africantvandmovies #africanactors #ubutheuzobuya #ifindo #southafrica #malawi #africanfilms
Cozy Up With These Southern African Movies and Shows

Cozy Up With These Southern African Movies and Shows

In this month’s movies and TV guide for Southern Africa, we have a sci-fi thriller, a documentary on the life of South African photographer Ernest Cole, and more.

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Africa EventsDec 5, 2024

What to Watch in North Africa This December

This streaming and cinema guide is for those who don’t like to spend their holidays watching endless Christmas movies.#northafrica #northafricanmovies #egypt #morocco #africanfilms
What North Africans are Watching This December

What North Africans are Watching This December

This streaming and cinema guide is for those who don’t like to spend their holidays watching endless Christmas movies.

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Africa EventsDec 3, 2024

What to Watch in East Africa This December

This December guide features shows and movies from Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.#eastafrica #africanfilms #africantvshows #holidaymovies #streaming #whattowatch
Looking for an East African Movie this Holiday?

Looking for an East African Movie this Holiday?

This December guide features shows and movies from Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.

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Africa EventsNov 27, 2024

30 Years of South African Film to be Celebrated at the 2024 African Diaspora Film Festival in New York

“30 Years of the New South Africa” is part of the packed ADIFF 2024 schedule, with over 80 films from more than 20 countries.#southafricanfilm #deathofawhistleblower #newyork #africanfilms #thelegendofthevagabondqueenoflagos #30yearsofdemocracy #africandiasporafilmfestival
See the South African Films Being Celebrated at This Year's African Diaspora Film Festival in New York

See the South African Films Being Celebrated at This Year's African Diaspora Film Festival in New York

“30 Years of the New South Africa” is part of the packed ADIFF 2024 schedule, with over 80 films from more than 20 countries.

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Africa EventsNov 22, 2024

These African Films Are Vying for Nominations at the 2025 Oscars

Ahead of shortlist announcements in mid-December, here are the nine African films hoping to compete for an Oscar.#africanfilms #2025oscarnominations #oscars #algiers #kismet #nawi #flight404 #2025oscars
Is Your Favorite African Film Up For a Nomination at the 2025 Oscars?

Is Your Favorite African Film Up For a Nomination at the 2025 Oscars?

Ahead of shortlist announcements in mid-December, here are the nine African films hoping to compete for an Oscar.

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