Erige Sehiri’s ‘Promised Sky’ Screens at New York African Film Festival
Set in modern-day Tunisia against a sharply rising anti-sub-Saharan political climate.
Featured
Documentary
Three African Films Selected for 2026 Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Institute has chosen three African films from over 16,000 submissions.
Boko Haram: Black Terror in Africa Review
... traces the rise of Boko Haram from an extremist sect into a full-fledged insurgency that destabilized an entire region
Adaptation
Children of Blood and Bone Set for 2027 Release
Children of Blood and Bone is set in the fictional kingdom of Orïsha, inspired by West African mythology and culture.
Lísàbí: A Legend is Born Movie Review
Lisabi: A Legend is Born is a blend of history, myth, and performances that create a cinematic experience that leaves many questions unanswered
Heart of the Hunter Movie Review
South Africa’s film industry is quite unique and exceptional in its storytelling, acting, and cinematic productions. More to its exceptionality in Africa’s terrain of film...
Classic
Seven Doors Movie Review
Seven Doors is a culturally rich and visually immersive exploration of Yoruba heritage, weaving themes of leadership, love...
Lísàbí’: The Uprising Movie Review
His efforts not only sparked the famous Egba uprising but also marked a significant moment of defiance in Yoruba history, where a smaller, oppressed community stood up to a dominant empire. Lísàbí': The Uprising is a re-enactment of this history.