The Toronto International Film Festival will be held from September 5th to 15th, 2024. By Hope Ibiale Films from African filmmakers: Nigeria’s Afolabi Olalekan, Zambia’s Rungano Nyoni and South Africa’s Embeth Davidtz, have been selected to be screened at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF24).  Olalekan’s Freedom Way, Nyoni’s On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,…

A shortcoming of these language learning apps is their over-reliance on structured lessons. While having a sense of organisation when preparing a language curriculum is beneficial, learners also need exposure to spontaneity. By Michael Akuchie  Theresa Nikoro, a freelance UI/UX designer based in Lagos, has a long-held dream of visiting the coastal city of Málaga.…

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 the selection are two African films from Egyptian and Tunisian filmmakers, Khaled Mansour and Mehdi M. Barsaoui.  Their films, Seeking Haven for Mr.…

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 the preliminary or group stages. Angola and Nigeria have been the most consistent representatives for Africa over the past seven tournaments. Angola competed…

“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 the annual iRep International Documentary Film Festival held in Lagos four months ago. Daniel’s award-winning film, On Your Own (aptly abbreviated as OYO),…