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Mufasa: The Lion King: Jay-z, Beyonce, John Kani at Disney’s The Lion King Prequel Hollywood Premiere
The pride has gathered. Tonight, Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King Prequel premiered in dazzling style at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood,...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Dec 10, 20241 min read
Behind the Scenes - Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King
Behind the Scenes Videos of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King
BFW Staff
Dec 10, 20241 min read
Kerry Washington’s Walk of Fame Moment: A Star For a Star
After decades of gracing our screens and redefining what it means to be a powerhouse in Hollywood, Kerry Washington finally cemented her...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Dec 7, 20242 min read
FESTAC Nostalgia Gets a Cinematic Glow-Up with 77: The FESTAC Conspiracy
Lagos, Nigeria — 77: The FESTAC Conspiracy debuted in style, transforming the Imax Lekki into a haven of cultural nostalgia and...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Dec 6, 20242 min read
Netflix Denies Nigerian Exit, But We’re Not Buying the Drama Just Yet!
Netflix allegedly leaves Nigeria
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Looking Back at 2024: 7 Significant Milestones in Black Film
2024 has been a transformative year for the Black film industry, showcasing groundbreaking achievements and profound contributions from...
BFW Staff
Dec 1, 20243 min read
Film Lab Africa Showcase at Film Africa 2024: “Unleashing the Potential of the African Cinema Value Chain through Development Programs”
London, UK — Film Africa 2024 — Film Lab Africa took center stage at this year’s FilmAfrica festival with a groundbreaking panel,...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 14, 20245 min read
Denzel Washington Joins “Black Panther 3: A Cultural Milestone by Sahndra Fon Dufe Okeowo
As a storyteller dedicated to amplifying Black voices, the news of Denzel Washington joining Black Panther 3 feels like a sweet...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 13, 20243 min read
Bridgerton Not the Only One: Why We Love Watching Bougie Gossip Girls We’d Hate in Real Life
In a world where secrets are whispered over delicate teacups and backhanded compliments are as common as morning croissants, there’s a...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 10, 20244 min read
RMD: The Icon Who Brought Nollywood to the Global Stage at Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) 2024
Among the luminaries present at the 2024 Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF), one figure towered above the rest not just in...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 6, 20245 min read
AMAA 2024: Africa’s Oscars Turns 20 with Big Wins, Bold Moves, and Billion-Dollar Boost for Creatives
The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Africa’s own Oscars, hit an iconic milestone this year, celebrating its 20th anniversary on...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 4, 20246 min read
A Stylish Celebration of Cameroonian Heritage at the 15th Anniversary of the Silicon Valley Film Festival
Stepping into the spotlight at the 15th anniversary of the Silicon Valley Film Festival, I wanted my outfit to make a statement — one...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 1, 20242 min read
Amplifying African Voices: The Enduring Impact of Souleymane Cissé at SVAFF 2024
Amplifying African Voices: The Enduring Impact of Souleymane Cissé at Silicon Valley African Film Festival 2024
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Nov 1, 20243 min read
Daily Highlights: Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) 2024— Where Cinema Meets Culture
From L to R Sahndra Fon Dufe Okeowo, Ashaalessandraimages and Tejiri Let me hit you with a dad joke: “What did ‘black excellence’ say to...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Oct 25, 20245 min read
Why Idris Elba’s “Things Fall Apart” Adaptation Is the Moment We’ve Been Waiting For
If you grew up anywhere near Africa, “Things Fall Apart” wasn’t just assigned reading — it was a cultural touchstone. Chinua Achebe’s...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Sep 27, 20241 min read
Toyosi Etim-Effiong: A Driving Force Behind Nollywood’s Global Success
Remember last year when we raved about Nigeria at Essence, in my BellaNaija Essence article? Well, this year’s Nigeria panel on Saturday...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jul 30, 20243 min read
2024 Essence Festival: 10 Unforgettable Moments of Culture, Cinema, and Community.
Unforgettable Moments of Culture, Cinema, and Community. Oh, Essence Festival, you glorious whirlwind of culture, cinema, and community!...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jul 16, 202411 min read
Weekend Movie Recommendation: “WE MOVE” and “FOURNAISE”
Hey there, movie buffs! Looking for something to spice up your weekend movie marathon? I’ve got two fantastic recommendations that are...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jul 4, 20243 min read
My ABFF 2024 Experience: A Feast of Black Excellence — 6 Big Moments
American Black Film Festival 2024 Someone wise once said, “Acquire a tribe, and you all are a different piece of the pie.” They nailed...
Sahndra Fon Dufe
Jun 26, 20246 min read
DEAR AFRICAN CREATORS: Discover the Magic of Drama Television with Netflix and Stage 32, Taught by Leila Cohan (Emmy-nominated writer/producer) of BRIDGERTON, THE FIRST WIVES CLUB, THE PERFECT COUPLE
DEAR AFRICAN CREATORS: Discover the Magic of Drama Television with Netflix and Stage 32, Taught by Leila Cohan (Emmy-nominated writer/produc
Sahndra Fon Dufe
May 30, 20242 min read
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