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Farah El Fassi, aka Noura, sits at a table gambling with a group of men, wearing a black blouse and appearing deep in thought.

What to Watch in North Africa This December

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A still from ‘El Hawa Sultan’ showing Menna Shalaby and Ahmed Dawood speaking together while resting on the green railings of a bridge.

What to Watch in North Africa This Month

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Huda El Mufti starring as Didi in Mat’am El Habayeb, dancing amidst a group of elderly women.

What to Watch in North Africa This October

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A portrait photo of Muhammed Hamdy in a green sweater at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Muhammed Hamdy on Blending Reality and Fiction in 'Perfumed With Mint'

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Ahmed Hatem starring as Omar Affendi, wearing a gray suit and red tarboush.

Watch to Watch in North Africa This September

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A still from ‘So What If The Goats Die’ showing actor Fouad Oughaou with a pile of used tyres behind him.

What to Watch in North Africa This Month

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A still photo of Nadine Labaki from the movie, ‘Back to Alexandria.’

What to Watch in North Africa This Month

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Screengrab from 'Voy! Voy! Voy!' showing a family eating at the dining table.

What to Watch in North Africa This Month

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A screengrab of actress Nissrin Radi starring in 'QUEENS,' filmed in Casablanca, Morocco.

What to Watch in North Africa This Month

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Screengrab from Ramadan TV series Beit El Rifai showing a man approaching a woman sitting at a table outside on a balcony.

More Ramadan Series to Stream This Month

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Screengrab from Ramadan TV Series ‘Ala Nesbet Moshahda.’

The Most Anticipated Ramadan Series Streaming This Month

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I​n this photo illustration, the Barbie the movie logo is seen displayed on a smartphone.

Algeria Enforces Ban on 'Barbie' Film Over Content Concerns

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An image of two hands holding a phone with the Netflix logo on it.

The Streaming Wars in Africa

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​Photo illustration by Kaushik Kalidindi.

The Best African Films of 2023 So Far

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Christmas in Lagos brings together a host of fresh faces alongside Nollywood icons Shaffy Bello, Wale Ojo, and RMD.

Here Are the 11 Must-Watch African Christmas Movies This Holiday

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A woman sitting with her head in her hands in front of a Christmas tree.

What to Watch in East Africa This December

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A still from 'Black & Blue Teaser Trailer' showing a man speaking with a microphone with about four people around him.

What to Watch in East Africa This November

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A still showing actress Njambi Mburu, lead star of ‘Wamaitha.’

What to Watch in East Africa This October

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A portrait photo of Likarion Wainaina wearing a black sweatshirt and blue denim pants in a dimly lit room.

For Likarion Wainaina, Creating Kenya’s First Sci-Fi Series is About Pushing Boundaries in African Filmmaking

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A still photo of the cast of ‘Subterranea’ looking into the camera.

What to Watch in East Africa This September

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A still photo of three women running from Showmax’s true crime series ‘Dark Side of Glory: Death in the Heartlands.’

What to Watch in East Africa This Month

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A still photo of June Njenga from the comedy series, ‘Big Girl Small World.’

What to Watch in East Africa This Month

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A still from the film Made in Ethiopia.

‘Made in Ethiopia’ Confronts Chinese Expansion in Africa

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A portrait photo of Peres Owino.

Peres Owino is Bringing Back Nobility in African Storytelling

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Bobi Wine attends the National Geographic Documentary Films’ ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ premiere and special performance at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on July 25, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.

Bobi Wine Says Oscar Nomination for 'The People's President' Means "Fight For Democracy Lives On"

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An image from the documentary of the subject Yeshi Kassa.

The Complicated Family History at the Heart of 'Grandpa Was An Emperor'

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‘Hyperlink,’ a selection of short films by South African filmmakers, is a centerpiece selection of the NY African Film Festival.

What Not To Miss at this Year’s NY African Film Festival

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Close up shot of the Netflix logo on top of their office building.

Netflix is Expanding its Operations in Africa

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A still from the film of a man sitting at a pew in a church.

In her Debut Film, Angela Wamai Confronts Trauma and Seeks Healing

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A film still from 'Bravo, Burkina!' of a man and a woman kneeling at a small lake.

Nine Highlights of 2023 New African Film Festival

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A still from Ubuthe Uzobuya.

What to Watch in Southern Africa This Month

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This is a still of Noxolo Dlamini in ‘Death of a Whistleblower.’

30 Years of South African Film to be Celebrated at the 2024 African Diaspora Film Festival in New York

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A still image from Tabby McTat showing a cuddly cat smiling with an old man.

International Emmy Award Win for South African Directors Continues Positive Momentum for African Animation

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A still from The Fix showing lead actress, Grace van Dien.

What to Watch in Southern Africa This Month

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A still from 'Shaka iLembe' showing actor Thembinkosi Mthembu dressed in traditional warrior attire, featuring a feathered headdress and necklace with large bone pieces.

‘Shaka iLembe’ Wins Big at the SAFTAs

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A still from ‘The Kingdom In The Sky: Moshoeshoe’s Strategy and Legacy (trailer),’ showing King Letsie III of Lesotho.

What to Watch in Southern Africa This October

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Renate Stuurman in a still from ‘Happiness Is.’

Netflix Unveils Trailer for ‘Happiness Is,’ the Third Entry in Popular South African Film Franchise

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Nomzamo Mbatha attends the NAACP International Entertainment Summit on March 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Nomzamo Mbatha, Mpho Sebeng, Thembinkosi Mthembu nominated for SAFTAs 2024

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A photo of the cast of 'Love, Law and Betrayal' standing in a wood-paneled courtroom, dressed in formal attire.

What to Watch in Southern Africa This Month

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Still from Hier.Na by Quanita Adams.

How This Filmmaking Duo is Telling South African Stories One Script at a Time

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Lebo M at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California on August 09, 2024.

‘The Lion King’ Prequel Will be a Full Circle Moment for Lebo M

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Connie Chiume attends Marvel Studios' "Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever" Premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

Five Legendary Performances by Veteran Actress Connie Chiume

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A photo of Connie Chiume at the 6th Annual Royalty Soapie Awards at The Galleria on March 11, 2023 in Sandton, South Africa.

Legendary South African Actress Connie Chiume Passes Away

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A still from ‘Savage Beauty’ season two showing a man and a woman sitting together at an outdoor event.

How Rea Rangaka Was Drawn to the World of ‘Savage Beauty’

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A still from ‘The Butcher’s Soul,’ a feature-length film on Showmax, showing Melusi Bengu.

What to Watch in Southern Africa This Month

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A portrait photo of Tisa Chigaga with braided hair, wearing a black denim jacket.

Tisa Chigaga is Bringing Women’s Stories to Light with ‘Bride of Zambia’

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Two women sitting in a red convertible and staring sideways at the camera.

Jade Osiberu Wants 'Christmas In Lagos' To Be A Holiday Classic

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A woman in a red dress stands with her hand on an old drawer, staring intensely at the camera.

Nigerian Filmmaker Funke Akindele Knows She Can Break Her Own Record

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'The Black Book' actor Richard Mofe-Damijo standing on a shoreline under a cloudy sky with Alex Usifo in a wheelchair facing the water.

Is Netflix Exiting Nollywood?

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​New Christmas comedy 'One Night Guests' features two groups of strangers pretending to be guests of a wealthy family.

What to Watch in West Africa This December

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A man and a woman look into each other in a room.

What To Watch in West Africa This November

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A woman wraps her arms around a man from behind, both of them looking pensive.

In ‘Yam and Egg,’ Nigerian Filmmaker Emily Nkanga Focuses on the Aftermath of a Tragedy

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A still from the teaser of Roye Okupe's 'Iyanu,' showing the titular character.

Here’s a Sneak Peek of Anticipated Animated Series, ‘Iyanu’

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Portrait of Osas Okonyon wearing a black long sleeved top and smiling.

What It’s Like To… Be An Emerging Actor in Nollywood

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Richard Mofe-Damijo in a white shirt, wearing dark sunglasses, with his hand making a fist in front of his face.

After 40 Years in the Entertainment Industry, Richard Mofe-Damijo isn’t Slowing Down for Anybody

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Actress Nancy Isime in a short bob wig playing an air hostess in the upcoming thriller Hijack 93.

What to Watch in West Africa This October

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A still from “A Tribe Called Judah” showing Funke Akindele posing beside a tricycle.

Top 10 Performances by Funke Akindele

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A photo showing the 28 of the Big Brother Naija: No Loose Guard housemates.

Is Big Brother Naija Losing its Popularity?

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Actors and the technical team film a scene during the making of a Kumawood (film factory of Kumasi, Ghana) movie on May 22, 2017 in Mampong.

What Does the Future Look Like for Ghana’s Film Industry?

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A Portrait shot of actress Uzoamaka Aniunoh in an orange button-down shirt and green headwrap.

Uzoamaka Aniunoh is Stepping Into the Forefront

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(L-R) Actor Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo, a.k.a Mr Macaroni, director Afolabi Olalekan and writer/producer Blessing Uzzi attend the premiere of "Freedom Way" during the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Lightbox on September 07, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.

At the Toronto International Film Festival, Two Films Explore the Darker Corners of Lagos

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Actor Odunalde Adekola smiling menacingly at the camera while wearing traditional garb.

What to Watch in West Africa This September

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Former Congolese Premier Patrice Lumumba flashes a big smile and waves as he leaves Idlewild Airport for Manhattan, following his arrival in New York on July 24, 1960.

Johan Grimonprez’s ‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat’ Details the Origins of Congo Crisis

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Netflix Releases Trailer For New Documentary Series 'African Queens'

Netflix Releases Trailer For New Documentary Series 'African Queens'

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A still from the film 'Our Father, The Devil,' by Ellie Foumbi

Six African Filmmakers to Watch in 2023

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The Best African Films of 2022

The Best African Films of 2022

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A still from Father's Day movie

The 10 Best African Films of 2022 So Far

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Ìfé women laying with win bottle

The 10 Best African LGBTQ+ Films to Watch This Pride Month

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The 10 Best African Netflix Original Films

The 10 Best African Netflix Original Films

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The Gravedigger’s Wife scene

10 Great Films to Check Out at the 2022 New York African Film Festival

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A film still of a boy hugging another boy

Africa Shut Out of Oscars Best International Feature Race

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Woman looking into the sunset from Lingui: Les Liens Sacrés

The Best African Films of 2021

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Oscars - OkayAfrica

Here are 11 Oscar-Worthy African Feature Films to Watch

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