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Shorts

African Films Featuring Children

Given the rarity of African movies focusing on children, highlighting these films is crucial to showcasing the resilience, creativity,...

Jan 273 min read

Film Review: Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight Honors Unsung Heroes with Unforgettable Impact

Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight Movie Review By The Black Film Wire. Tyler Perry’s Six Triple Eight delivers a long-overdue nod to the...

Jan 245 min read

Highlights from the 56th NAACP Image Awards Nominations Special

This year, the 56th NAACP Image Awards Nominations Special set the stage for yet another season of celebrating Black excellence. Hosted...

Jan 82 min read

Ngoungoure: A Powerfully Crafted Vision of Feminine Strength and Resistance

Film Review | By Sahndra Fon Dufe, Author of the Yefon Series, and Rejoice Abutsa, Film and Media Scholar, Cornell University Still...

Jan 75 min read

Black Shines at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards

The 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on January 5, 2025, celebrated the best in film and television, with Black artists making...

Jan 63 min read

The Best Black TV Shows of 2024: Hollywood and Nollywood Highlights

The Best Black TV Shows of 2024: Hollywood and Nollywood Highlights 2024 has been a remarkable year for Black television, with both...

Dec 31, 20242 min read

Get Millie Black: A New Benchmark for Caribbean Storytelling

Get Millie Black: A New Benchmark for Caribbean Storytelling HBO ’s Get Millie Black takes viewers on a riveting journey into the heart...

Dec 31, 20243 min read

Now and Always: A Slow-Burn Love Story with Faith at Its Core

Now and Always is a beautifully crafted YouTube movie available on Eso Dike's channel. Directed by Great-Val Edochie and starring Eso...

Dec 24, 20243 min read

Features

Taraji P. Henson: Breaking Barriers as a Black Woman in Hollywood and Beyond

Actress | Entrepreneur | Author | Mental Health Advocate Taraji Penda Henson ’s journey from aspiring actress to one of the most...

Jan 133 min read

Documentary

EDDIE: The Untold Story – Eddie Murphy’s Landmark Documentary Hits Netflix in 2025

Credit: Eddie Murphy for Netflix Netflix US has announced EDDIE , a new documentary that tells Eddie Murphy’s story in his own words. Set...

Jan 311 min read

Black Netflix Documentaries You Should Curl Up to This Weekend

Black Netflix Documentaries You Should Curl Up to This Weekend If you're looking for powerful, thought-provoking content that celebrates...

Jan 245 min read

New Media

RMD Productions Unveils 'Radio Voice' – A Powerful Tale of Redemption and Second Chances, Coming to Cinemas April 11

Nollywood legend Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) is set to captivate audiences once again with his latest production, Radio Voice , a gripping...

Feb 212 min read

Shondaland’s New Series ‘The Residence’ Coming to Netflix on March 20th

Shondaland is bringing a fresh twist to the classic whodunit genre with The Residence , a new Netflix series that blends murder, comedy,...

Feb 202 min read

Cartoon Network’s New Anime Series Iyanu (Child of Wonder) in Cinema

In a world where Black stories in animation are still fighting for mainstream recognition, Iyanu: Child of Wonder is a game-changer....

Feb 202 min read

Prime Target: A Tech-Thriller Redefining Black Representation on Screen

When you think of a gripping, high-stakes thriller, your mind might not immediately jump to the realm of prime numbers and digital...

Feb 72 min read

Yvonne Nelson Returns to Our Screens with a Triple Threat Role in Kotoka

The dynamic and multitalented Yvonne Nelson has once again proven why she is one of the most celebrated names in the Ghanaian film...

Jan 282 min read

Youtube

“Sahndra”Thinks"—Season 2 Episode 1: Joy vs Happiness Recap

Hey, my darlings! Let’s make magic happen! 🎉 Help us reach 40K likes on this amazing video . Watch here We’re thrilled to introduce you...

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Streaming

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 104 min read

Stream the Thrills – Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Now Available on Prime Video

Credit: Gerard Butler, in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera beside O’shea Jackson Jr, showing on Amazon Video The much-anticipated sequel, Den...

Feb 71 min read

House of David: Epic Biblical Drama Premieres on Prime Video

Credit: House of David showing on Amazon Video Amazon Prime Video is set to premiere House of David , an ambitious historical drama...

Feb 71 min read

"Secret Level" Now Streaming on Prime Video – A Thrilling Dive into Espionage and Deception with Kevin Hart, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje & Leah Harvey

Credit: Secret Level showing on Amazon Video Amazon Prime Video’s Secret Level is set to redefine video game storytelling with a dynamic...

Feb 72 min read

Cinemas

FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase 2025: A Star-Studded Celebration of Cinema

The FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase 2025 was nothing short of spectacular! Held in Lagos, Nigeria , the annual event brought together...

Jan 302 min read

Premiering Tonight: Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s Great Migrations Explores Black America's Epic Journey.

Emmy-nominated producer, host, and historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr . is set to debut his latest docuseries, Great Migrations: A People...

Jan 282 min read

Paddington’s Enduring Charm: From London to Peru, the Evolution of a Beloved Bear- watch in FilmOne Cinemas Nigeria this January!

Paddington Bear, a character introduced to the world by Michael Bond in 1958, Paddington Bear has become an enduring icon in children's...

Jan 243 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,...

Nov 14, 20245 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...

Oct 25, 20245 min read

Nollywood As A Catalyst For Driving Global Interest in African Cinema Through Diaspora MigrationNollywood: From Local Legend to Global Game Changer

Nollywood, an epithet for the Nigerian movie industry, established as far back as the 1960s, has grown into the 2nd largest movie...

Oct 10, 20234 min read

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