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Directors Series

June 25, 2018

by Soumaya · Published June 25, 2018

Zézé Gamboa

Zézé Gamboa is a director, writer, cinematographer and producer from Luanda, Angola. He received his degree in sound engineering in Paris and began directing films. He also served as jurist to quite a few...

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African Writers

March 11, 2018

by Soumaya · Published March 11, 2018 · Last modified June 10, 2018

So Long a Letter Mariama Ba

Mariama Ba revered education. Not surprising since she was born into an educated Muslim family in which her father was the first minister of health in Senegal. Her father insisted she focus her studies...

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African Actors / News & Events

May 25, 2017

by Soumaya · Published May 25, 2017

Lupita Nyong’o and Rihanna in a Film

Several sources have stated that a Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o collaboration is the works! It all started with these photos circulating Twitter and other social media websites and a commentator stating: ” Rihanna looks...

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African Writers

May 13, 2017

by Soumaya · Published May 13, 2017

Miguel Algarin Poetry

I came from a family where culture prevailed. My folks gave me a love of culture. So there is nothing surprising about Shakespeare being in my life. It would be surprising if he weren’t....

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May 9, 2017

Haitian Novelist Jacques Stephen Alexis

The trees fall from time to time, but the voice of the forest never loses its power. Life begins.- Jacques Stephen Alexis Brought up into one of Haiti’s literary families, Jacques Stephen Alexis’s father,...

April 23, 2017

Namsa Leuba Guinean Photographer

Namsa Leuba is a Swiss and Guinean visual artist noted for her colorful marination of African supernatural folktales and unique interpretations of the human body. Her bold work in exhibiting traditional Guinean ceremonies such as exorcism; which had...

March 26, 2017

David Goldblatt South African Photographer

Known for his visual documentation of apartheid in South Africa and of the beauty of his homeland, David Goldblatt is an internationally noted photographer. His vision in pictures has been showcased in monochrome and...

March 26, 2017

Zanele Muholi South African Photographer

I love photography. Especially when it’s enveloped in resonant storytelling. I’ve been exploring African photographers in depth recently and hopefully you find their stories as captivating as I have. Zanele Muholi is an electrifying...

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African Actors / Listings

December 9, 2015

Black Actors in France

African actors in France that have made notable achievements in the film world.Here are some of the better knows ones. Enjoy! Hubert Koundé Born on December 30, 1970, in Benin, Koundé is a...

December 16, 2014

African Cinema Discussion at TIFF

Here’s an intriguing talk on a short film titled Mwansa the Great and contemporary African movies.The discussion was one of many held during at the Toronto International Film Festival-Lightbox. Enjoy! Share FacebookRedditTwitterTumblr

October 17, 2014

Watch Free Movies Online on 10 Best Websites

Here’s a list of websites where you can watch movies online FREE! You can see these free movies online without downloading. MOVIETV4U WATCHMOVIESPRO Putlocker MerDB Yify Solar movie Watch Movies Pro Free Movie...

October 1, 2014

Check out the trailer for Half of A Yellow Sun

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s enthralling prize-winning novel has been translated into the silver screen by Nigerian-born British playwright, Biyi Bandele. This heart wrenching drama illuminates the personal stories of the indignities and atrocities suffered during the Nigerian Civil War....

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African Actors / News & Events

September 30, 2014

Lupita Nyong’o’s Interests

Get to know Lupita Nyong’o a little bit more! Submitted via Harper’s Bazaar LUPITA NYONG’O SHARES HER CULTURAL OBSESSIONS The Oscar-winning actress shares what she’s currently reading and watching. MUSEUMS I love...

September 23, 2014

Movies: Angelina Jolie To Direct Elephant Poaching Tale ‘Africa’ For Skydance

Originally posted on Deadline Angelina Jolie has found her next movie to direct. The actress and now busy helmer has signed on to for Africa, an epic tale for David Ellison’s Skydance Productions. Written...

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