The two will develop premium vertical drama for African and global audiences.

On the night of Jesus’ arrest, five women find themselves trapped inside forbidden temple grounds where they face a deadly choice.

What comes next for Kenya where the African streamer has has invested heavily in local content over the past five years?

The awards celebrated the best of Kenyan theatre, recognising outstanding performances, productions and craft from 2025.

Too Early for Birds’ 'Wangarĩ Maathai', 'It Takes Two', 'Redemption', and 'Followers' are among the theatre shows staging in 2026.

A new arthouse cinema with curated Ethiopian films, discussions and community programming.

Members of the Female Filmmakers in Kenya Association (FEFKA) can now access medical insurance from as low as KSh 6,000 annually.

The duo portray a Nairobi couple unraveling under the weight of marriage.

An inside look at Wanuri Kahiu’s eight-year legal fight over 'Rafiki.'

A journalist takes on a powerful organ trafficking syndicate to save his daughter.

From features and shorts to TV series, here’s a running list of Kenyan films and TV shows to anticipate in 2026.

The South African slate also includes two films and the third season of the popular steamy thriller 'Fatal Seduction.'

From the Oscars and the Kalashas to the Creative Economy Support Bill, we offer a detailed breakdown of the moments that defined the year.

A talented young footballer is pulled back into the game he loves and a life he thought he had escaped.

Edwin Kairu, Lydia Matata, Hannington Juma, Gift Kyansimire and Wacuka Mungai each received development grants of up to KES 1.5 million.

Tosh Gitonga's 'Inside Job' selected as the opening film.

Your festive season binge is stacked with Christmas treats from Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria.

Kenyan comedy project about a tech billionaire who upends a rural village with free money, wins the Red Sea Souk Series Award

Kenyan documentary feature 'Truck Mama' will premiere in competition alongside Somalia’s 'Barni', plus more.

The four musical artists will each play Nyokabi's young love interest Jonte, and another pivotal role from her past.

The South African version swaps a paper company for polony manufacturing.

A charming playboy's world is turned upside down when a mysterious curse transforms him into a woman.

The 40-minute documentary takes viewers beyond the viral videos of dance group Masaka Kids Africana.

Vanessa Okeyo and Tanzania’s Talie Gray are among those joining the new cast, Brian Kabugi elevated to a major role.

Working across markets, the company aims to expand distribution of African films beyond the international festival circuit.

“We have not seen any correlation between people who have a lot of followers and the audience actually turning up to support them." - Oyelowo

Directed by Poland’s Maciej Bochniak, 'The Lawyer' explores ambition, deception, and the blurred line between truth and performance.

Githinji sees this as an opportunity to reclaim narrative power.

Five cities, eight housewives, one ultimate girls trip. The Showmax Original The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa brings together some of the most unforgettable women from...

A disenchanted wife of a Nigerian senator escapes to Kenya for a vacation only to discover that some fears follow you everywhere.

StudioCanal unveils a first look at the anticipated new season of the South African series as filming wraps.

The week-long event features 47 screenings with a lineup that includes 33 films from 15 African countries, presented at seven venues along the scenic Kilifi...

Wangari’s debut feature follows two ex-lovers plotting a Christmas heist in 1992 Nairobi.

The 10-day festival returns for its 6th edition with a strong lineup that includes Kenya's 'How to Build a Library' as opening film, and Nigeria's...

None of the five films submitted met the requirements for entry, according to the Oscar Selection Committee.

A sugarcane mogul has his eyes set on politics but when ghosts from his past resurface, his polished image begins to unravel.

Led by Sheila Munyiva and Brian Ogola, Goat explores spirituality, love and cultural memory.

Kenya makes a rare appearance as South Africa earns a record five nominations.

She joins Gamel Apalayine (Ghana), Joladé Olusanya (Nigeria/UK) and Reem Morsi (Egypt/Canada).

Will Canal+'s control mean bigger budgets, bolder projects, or just monopoly?

"We’re not here to do 'small African films.' We’re here to create cinema that competes on the world stage.”

The new season premieres in early 2026, casting currently underway.

The current programme director at Docubox will steer the festival towards greater community and cultural impact.

In Nairobi in the late ’90s, a Rwandan woman and an Irish journalist challenge powerful forces at the heart of the AIDS crisis.

Launched in 2022, Single Kiasi is the longest-running Showmax Original in Kenya.

Season 3 will chronicle the conclusion of Shaka’s reign in a saga of vision, glory, and betrayal.

The feature is written and directed by Tony Koros, and produced by Toni Kamau and Louise Kamwangi.

The prize will debut at the Surreal16 Film Festival (S16) in Lagos, Nigeria, taking place in December 2025.

The slate includes the spy thriller 'Itifaki,' sci-fi 'Nje,' coming-of-age drama 'Jua na Mwezi' and Somali co-production 'Qahar.'

Memory of Princess Mumbi becomes the first-ever Kenyan feature selected in the Giornate degli Autori section.

The 13-part series is directed by Vincent Mbaya and Mkaiwawi Mwakaba.

Nigeria’s Dika Ofoma emerged as the biggest winner of the day, taking home a hat trick with the queer romance Kachifo.

Appointed by the Ministry of Youth and Arts, the 15-member committee includes professionals from across Rwanda’s film and creative sectors.

The human trafficking thriller is based on real events, and will begin filming in Q4 this year.

The siblings will play twins Viola and Sebastian, the first time they'll be sharing a stage together.

Bold theatre, hits and misses, cautious streaming, and lofty promises, what does the first half of 2025 mean for Kenya’s creative future?

We unpack the strategy behind Kenya’s biggest film premiere and the business thinking of those who made it happen.

The six-part series is directed by Omotoso, Matshepo Maja and Jono Hall, and produced by Quizzical Pictures.

Soko is known for producing 'Softie', 'No Simple Way Home' and 'Free Money.'

It follows the tumultuous lives of two brothers who find themselves at a crossroads after a tragic accident.

The documentary will be available in 11 languages across all countries where Prime Video operates, including Kenya.

In 2024, the festival announced a four-year focus on African cinema for its 2025 to 2028 cycle.

It follows a teenage orphan who discovers her divine powers and her destiny to save the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland.

It stars Jacky Vike and Mammito as cousins who will do anything for each other, even commit a crime.

An accomplished investment banker begins to question his beliefs when a high-profile government project at his firm goes awry.

It follows an amenable wife who must free the parts of herself she’s long suppressed to fight a vengeful spirit.

The 'Rafiki' helmer is one of the directors of the eight episode series, which stars and is executive produced by Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown.

Philit Productions secures Kenya’s only two wins at AMVCA 2025 with Untying Kantai and Makosa ni Yangu.

‘The Shadow Scholars,’ which investigates Kenya’s essay mills and academic ghostwriting industry, will also screen at the festival.

Gitonga joins 16 other directors from Saudi Arabia, the Arab world, Asia, and Africa in the week-long program in Jeddah.

'Money Town is led by writer Tony Koros and producer Toni Kamau, while 'Mad Bounty and the Midnight Gun' is co-written by Talemwa Pius and...

The stage play follows seven notorious women from the bible.

'Widow Champion' is a story about land rights in rural Kenya, while 'The Shadow Scholars' follows Kenya's ghostwriting economy and academic fraud.

Nice Githinji’s journey from actor to intimacy coordinator and film curator who is reshaping Kenya’s cinema culture through Boma Film Nights.

Subterranea, The Caller, Makosa ni Yangu, Untying Kantai and more Kenyan titles nominated at the AMVCA 2025.

Makena Kahuha, Basil Mungai, Fridah Mumbe, Serah Wanjiru and more lead the new Kenyan franchise set to premiere in May.

A struggling BnB manager's quiet life is disrupted when she has to get a runaway groom to his wedding.

Shaka iLembe S2 picks up as Shaka begins his reign as the new Zulu king.

Jimmi Gathu stars as a once-powerful businessman, newly released from prison, who runs a clandestine empire while trying to rebuild his life.

This coming-of-age story sheds light on Female Genital Cutting (FGC), early marriage, and the fight for girls' rights in the Maa community.

Likarion Wainaina, Mkaiwawi Mwakaba and June Ndinya are directing the new Kenyan edition, with Reuben Odanga and Enos Olik as producer and cinematographer respectively.

Kitale Film Week founder Peter Pages Bwire on building Kitale's film culture and the need for industry investment beyond Nairobi.

A powerful family must navigate secrets, betrayal, and power struggles after their patriarch's mysterious death.

From significant milestones to commendable firsts to notable returns, 2024 was a buzzier and busier year for Kenya's film, TV and theatre industry.

Kenya's Oscar 2025 submission 'Nawi' selected as opening film, Kenyan documentary 'Our Land, Our Freedom' to close.

Titled The Creator Labs, this historic collaboration seeks to address gender disparities and foster inclusivity in the dynamic world of animation.

Zawadie uncovers family secrets and is drawn into a world of crime by her boyfriend's dangerous double life.

It follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle.  

The Kenyan-actor-turned-sailor discusses why he joined US Navy, his big dreams and why acting remains his first love.

Billed as an East African romcom, The Christmas Run is a romantic comedy about love, loss and friendship.

Shot entirely in Mombasa, the film follows a small-time dealer’s journey to protect a young escort.

A desperate entrepreneur teams up with her debt-ridden friend to fake an engagement and dowry ceremony to secure much-needed cash from her family.

The Kenya Police enlists a civilian as an OCS of a pilot police station experimenting with new police reforms.

Makosa ni Yangu tells the story of a young woman who endures unimaginable domestic abuse.

This new film tells the story of a man whose new marriage and future are threatened by dark family secrets.

The long-awaited 5th edition returns with a strong lineup that includes 'The Battle for Laikipia', 'Our Land, Our Freedom', 'Goodbye Julia', 'Mami Wata' and more.

The actor, best known for 'Crime and Justice' and 'Mother-in-Law', is venturing behind the scenes as voice director and casting director.

'Disconnect' sequel, 'Married to Work' and 'Country Queen' lead Netflix's most watched Kenyan titles between January and June 2023.

The South African crime drama will return for season 2 in January 2024.

The slate includes originals like 'Blood & Water S4', 'Savage Beauty S2' and multi-title partnerships from Akin Omotoso, Mandla Dube.