With Everybody Loves Jenifa, Akindele occupies the first, second, third, and fourth spots on Nollywood’s all-time list, beating out Disney’s Mufasa.
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Africa has Dahomey and The Last Ranger shortlisted for Oscars, ahead of the 2025 ceremony.
Nigeria’s 2025 Oscars submission has yet to receive campaign funds, says director Prince Daniel.
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has announced the opening of submissions for the 18th edition of Talents Durban, a talent development programme in partnership with the Berlin International Film Festival. …
”We will bring together starting and more experienced film festival professionals from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europa, Latin America and the Middle East.”
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Ethiopia’s Beza Hailu Lemma Selected for Cannes Critics’ Week’s Next Step Programme
by FE Teamby FE TeamCannes Critics’ Week’s Next Step is currently ongoing. The programme was created 11 years ago to assist filmmakers with short films that have screened at Critics’ Week to make their …
The next edition of FESPACO comes up in 2025. Here are a few things to know about one of Africa’s most important film events.