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
As someone who has been outspoken about issues in the industry, Matsunyane has repeatedly felt that she was being side lined and subjected to a certain amount of gatekeeping.
BY Suzy Bernstein
Scriptwriter and producer shed light on the inspirations, challenges, and transformative messages that shaped the exquisite tapestry of Half Heaven, a Cameroonian-Nigerian collaboration.
BY Praise Oguntan
The South African government’s lack of understanding of how copyright affects different sectors of the creative industry has pitched it against participants.
BY Melody Emmett
Onoshenuasi Nwabuikwu
Abioye Damilare Samson
Ikenna Churchill
Jamin Ohwovoriole