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The new Docubox Executive Director on succeeding Judy Kibinge and the future of East African filmmaking.

A scroll through Okada Media’s Instagram page reveals a catalogue of African films landing distribution deals across a diverse mix of outlets, from major players like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video...

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

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

Githinji sees this as an opportunity to reclaim narrative power.

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

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

With Africa historically underrepresented at the Oscars, Nigeria's critically acclaimed Mami Wata could deliver the continent's fourth win.

In 2015, South African animation studio Triggerfish launched a pan-African talent search for animated projects that is now paying off.