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Venice International Film Festival 2024
Two African Films Selected for the 2024 Venice International Film Festival

The Venice International Film Festival will be held from August 28 – September 7, 2024. By Hope Ibiale The organisers of the 81st Venice International Film Festival have announced its lineup. Among…

African Basketball
African Basketball in Paris: South Sudan and Nigeria Face Formidable Olympic Hurdles

Both African representatives were drawn into tough groups in a 5×5 basketball competition.  By Tuka Letura  Since the inception of Men’s basketball at the Summer Olympics, no African side has advanced past…

Itegboje Daniel
Itegboje Daniel is Effecting Societal Change Through Documentary Filmmaking

“My vision is to change global societal and health outcomes through storytelling – Itegboje Daniel.   By Seyi Lasisi The first time I encountered Itegboje Daniel was when I watched his documentary at…

Michael Imossan
Michael Imossan Wins the 2024 Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry

With this win, he became the 12th poet to win the poetry prize.  By Hope Ibiale Nigerian poet, Michael Imossan, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Sillerman First Book…

Durban FilmMart winner
Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Award Winners for its 2024 Projects

Some of the winners include Babatunde Apalowo, Amilcar Patel, Rumbi Katedza, Alice Abah, and many others.  By Hope Ibiale The organisers of the 15th edition of the Durban FilmMart (DFM) have announced…

Konstance
In Conversation: Konstance Talks Music, Ambition, and New Ventures

“Growing up around musically-inclined people influenced my interest in music and I always knew this was what I wanted to do.” – Konstance By Hope Ibiale The African music industry has seen…