The Gambian kora player discusses the tradition behind her instrument, The Gambia Academy and why music accounts for only a small part of the work she does.
BY Fareedat Taofeeq
From Venice to Ghana to Silicon Valley, Zoey Martinson’s debut film The Fisherman proves that African cinema can blend comedy, fantasy, and cultural depth—captivating global audiences and redefining genre expectations.
BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Malian filmmaker reflected on a lifetime of pushing African cinema towards its destined transformation just days before his passing.
BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Many folks will remember him as “Barker Haines,” the devious entrepreneur in Isidingo, South Africa’s soap opera (1998 – 2020). Beyond his infamous character on television, a close encounter with him is colorfully hilarious.
BY Suzy Bernstein
Netflix’s latest rom-com flick Voicemails for Isabelle starring Nick Robinson and Zoey Deutch, blends grief and love in the most heart-wrenching and romantic way.
BY Esther Kalu
The Return of Arinzo, Iyabo Ojo’s sequel to her 2013 film, struggles with focus as it juggles action, drama, and political intrigue without committing to any.
BY Fareedat Taofeeq
Canon’s decade-long investment in Nollywood comes into sharp focus as Rashad Ghani spotlights Evi’s technical innovations and the rising global potential of Nigerian filmmakers.
BY Fareedat Taofeeq
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