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TIFF 2025: 'The Eyes of Ghana' Captures Kwame Nkrumah's Belief in Cinema as a Tool for African Liberation

Through films captured by celebrated cinematographer Chris Hesse, the documentary, executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, tells the story of how one of Africa’s foremost leaders envisioned a continent that reverses the images of colonialism by telling its own stories.

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September 9, 2025

Zamo Mkhwanazi’s ‘Laundry (Uhlanjululo)’ at TIFF 2025 Is an Intimate Portrait of Family, Resistance, and Art Under Apartheid

The film, which is showing at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), explores the human cost of life under an oppressive regime.

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September 8, 2025

How the African Film Press is Looking to Elevate Film Conversations

Through the launch of its Critics Prize, the growing pan-African film alliance wants to “showcase criticism as something that is active on the continent and needs to thrive.”

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August 30, 2025

What To Watch in Africa This August 2025

Your essential guide to the best African films and TV shows premiering this month, highlighting diverse stories from every region of the continent.

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August 4, 2025

What To Watch in Africa This July

Your essential guide to the best African films and TV shows premiering this month, highlighting diverse stories from every region of the continent.

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July 8, 2025

In “My Mother Is A Witch,” Nigerian Actress Efe Irele Bares It All

Set in Edo State, Nigeria, this film examines a tense mother-daughter relationship and what happens when love looks like control.

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June 24, 2025

What to Watch in Africa This June

Your essential guide to African film and TV shows across the continent.

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June 3, 2025

The Mati Diop Cannes Win That Amplified African Cinema's Rich Legacy

The French Senegalese filmmaker’s historic Grand Prix win in 2019 marked a milestone in African cinema and inspired a new generation of filmmakers.

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May 26, 2025

In His New Short Film ‘Is It War?’ Timeea Mohamed Reflects on Existence in Exile

Taking an experimental approach, the ‘Khartoum’ co-director returns to the experience and repercussions of the ongoing war in Sudan.

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May 22, 2025

How Inua Ellams Brought African Folklore and Poetry into the ‘Doctor Who’ Universe

A long-time fan of the time-travelling hero, the acclaimed poet and playwright brought the character to Africa with emotional depth and moxie.

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May 16, 2025

Join OkayAfrica at the 32nd New York African Film Festival

Four filmmakers will reflect on the creative shifts and enduring themes shaping African cinema today during a panel discussion on May 10, 2025.

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April 9, 2025

How "Iyanu" Bridges Hollywood and Nollywood

Nigerian actors Adesua Etomi and Stella Damasus, who voice some of the characters in Iyanu, say the series is important for authentic representation.

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April 7, 2025

What to Watch in North Africa this April

This month’s guide introduces Ramadan’s hit shows and eases you into the summer season with Egyptian and Moroccan comedies.

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April 4, 2025

What to Watch in Southern Africa This Month

ForOkayAfrica’sApril TV and films guide, we have some reality television, some eye-catching documentaries, and a sci-fi feature film.

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April 3, 2025

What to Watch in West Africa This April

From thrilling comedies to powerful documentaries, West African filmmakers deliver compelling narratives of courage, friendship, and redemption this month.

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April 2, 2025