Queer African creatives have been making their mark around the world through a range of forms – books, films, fashion, art, music. Their work wins awards, sets trends and is studied by scholars. Most ...

African cinema is commanding global attention as films from the continent are securing coveted slots at major international festivals. The latest selections is Nigerian documentary titled, ‘Beyond the ...

South African short film ‘The Last Ranger’ has been nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at this year’s Academy Awards. The isiXhosa film explores the rhino poaching and conservation efforts ...

For the past two decades, African Film Festival has partnered with the Department of African & African American Studies, Film & Media Studies, and the African Students Association at Washington ...

The Last Ranger tells the true story of Thandi, a rhino that survived a brutal attack, and the people who fought to save her life. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Amakhala Game Reserve in ...

To mark the midpoint of 2026, Plot Twist Picks has rounded up ten of Africa’s biggest awards-season contenders, all available to stream for free on YouTube. These include 2026 Oscar, Emmy and Webby ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Global Perspectives is a CNN editorial and live event series exploring the dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation. The first Global Perspectives live event, taking ...

Led by Akunna Cook, CEO of Next Narrative Africa, and investment expert Wakiuru Njuguna, managing partner at HEVA Fund, it will prioritize "narrative-shifting content from Africa and its diaspora." By ...

Netflix began its Africa operations in South Africa in 2016. When the US streaming giant announced it was setting up shop in Nigeria in 2020, many west African film-makers, writers, artists and media ...

African filmmakers, based in Africa, can apply for grants to produce short documentary films. Documentary Africa (DocA) launches the Shoot Your Short initiative, which provides grants to support short ...