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At 13, She’s Breaking Records! 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Simisola Gbadamosi, the Voice of Tola in Iwájú and Nigeria’s Youngest Emmy Nominee – A Conversation with Black Film Wire
Simisola Gbadamosi: The Young Star Taking Animation by Storm Some stars are made, and some are simply born for it. Simisola Gbadamosi...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
23 hours ago12 min read

Hollywood Spotlight: 10 Must-Watch Films Showcasing Black Talent This April
As April 2025 unfolds, there’s a wealth of exciting films and series highlighting the undeniable talent of Black actors, directors, and...
BFW Staff
4 days ago5 min read


USC Black Alumni’s 49th Annual Scholarship Benefit Celebrates Excellence, Honoring Dean Jason King, iAsia Brown, and Maliz Mahop
From L to R | Event co-chair Briana Ovbud, Honoree iAsia Brown, Honoree Maliz Mahop, Honoree Jason King co-chair Apollo Emeka| Image-...
BFW Staff
4 days ago4 min read


"She That Girl Forreal, Periodt!" – Bozoma Saint John Shines on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, in a Bold & Hilarious Interview on Jimmy Fallon
"Bozoma Saint John brings her signature charisma and wit to The Tonight Show, proving once again why she’s a true trailblazer in both...
BFW Staff
Mar 283 min read

Tyler Perry Just Launched a Game-Changing Film Grant for Emerging Creatives—Here’s How to Apply!
Tyler Perry Launches Dream Collective to Empower Emerging Filmmakers Amid Industry DEI Cutbacks Tyler Perry Studios Inside the Tyler...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 273 min read

Anne Collins Smith Makes History as Chief Curator at NOMA: A Bold Step for Diversity and Women's Leadership in the Art World
“Anne Collins Smith is an accomplished curator, art historian, and museum leader , and we are thrilled to welcome her to NOMA in this...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 273 min read

Disney Under Fire: Trump’s FCC Targets DEI Initiatives in Hollywood Shake-Up– What It Means for Black Hollywood
Disney shareholders overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal calling for the entertainment giant to drop participation in an...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 273 min read

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Othello' Shatters Broadway Records with $2.8 Million in One Week- co-Produced by a Black Woman
Denzel Washington. Jake Gyllenhaal. Othello on Broadway Credit | Othello Tickets The latest Broadway revival of Shakespeare's Othello ,...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 243 min read


Namibia's Dynamic Duo: A Quantum Leap for Women's Leadership and a Movie We’d love to See!
BY SAHNDRA FON DUFE Namibia becomes Africa’s first Nation with a She-President and a She-Vice Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Lucia Witbooi,...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 242 min read


Global Leaders, Innovators, and Cultural Icons Set to Speak at the Black History Festival 2025 in College Park, GA
BY SAHNDRA FON DUFE H.E Eppsy Campbell, Former Vice President, Republic of Costa Rica, Honorable Abla Gomashie, (Deputy Minister Arts &...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 243 min read

2025 AMVCA Nominations: Lisabi: The Uprising & Seven Doors Lead the Pack with Ten Nominations.
AMVCA most nominated film 2025 | Image: Black Film Wire The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025 nominees have been...
BFW Staff
Mar 232 min read

Gangs of Lagos Joins Black Panther and Argo in Cultural Misrepresentation Controversy
Nollywood’s Gangs of Lagos Loses Legal Battle Over Cultural Misrepresentation Credit: Black Film Wire What does Osiberu’s “Gangs of...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 223 min read


Aja Naomi King, Katori Hall & Angi Bones to Be Honored at 10th Annual Black Women Film Network Summit in Atlanta
Aja Naomi King, Katori Hall & Angi Bones to Be Honored at 10th Annual Black Women Film Network Summit in Atlanta (Atlanta, GA – March 1,...
BFW Staff
Mar 212 min read


Throwback Tuesday: Revisiting Julie Dash’s “Daughters of the Dust” and Why Women Should Watch It
Credit: The Film’s cover image. In the world of cinema, some films transcend time, leaving a lasting impact on culture, identity and...
BFW Staff
Mar 182 min read


‘Red Alert’ Brings High-Stakes Action and Black Excellence to the Screen
Credit: Jide Kene | Film producers The pulse-pounding world of crime, power, and vengeance takes center stage in Red Alert , a gripping...
BFW Staff
Mar 182 min read


WOMAN CRUSH WEDNESDAY: Omoni Oboli Shatters Records: ‘Love in Every Word’ Hits 8.4 Million Views in 5 Days, Redefining Nollywood on YouTube
Omoni Oboli is a powerhouse in the Nigerian film industry, known for her incredible versatility as an actress, scriptwriter, director...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 122 min read

Sure to Watch: Must-See Black Hollywood Films in March 2025
March 2025 is bringing a lineup of films that showcase the depth and brilliance of Black talent in Hollywood. From psychological...
BFW Staff
Mar 105 min read


MARCH MOVIES: Must-Watch Movies Hitting Screens This Month
March 2025 is bringing Nollywood lovers a lineup of thrilling movies, and it’s time to mark your calendars for an exciting month of...
BFW Staff
Mar 104 min read


Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveal Highlights Letitia Wright and Winston Duke and Anthony Mckie's Return
Marvel Studios has unveiled the star-studded lineup for Avengers: Doomsday , bringing back fan-favorite heroes alongside fresh additions....
BFW Staff
Mar 102 min read


Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Captivates Silicon Valley in a Literary Evening of Insight and Reflection
Adichie’s Dream Count trains its eye on four women in a sparkling, transcendent story that takes up the very nature of love itself. On...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Mar 102 min read
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