African Cinema

Omen - Augure - Baloji - showing in cinemas in Nairobi - Afrocritik
Baloji’s Directorial Debut, “Omen”, Graces Cinemas in Nairobi

Omen, shot in the Democratic Republic of Congo, explores how belief systems affect an individual’s…

Joburg Film Festival - Afrocritik
Joburg Film Festival Returns for 6th Edition

This year’s event aligns with South Africa’s 30 years of democracy and will celebrate industry…

FESPACO - Afrocritik
FESPACO: An Enduring Role in Promoting African Cinema

With FESPACO, through the years, there has continued to be a conscious effort to resonate…

Kitale Film Week - Afrocritik
Kitale Film Week Unveils 2024 Lineup

Having begun in 2023, this year’s edition promises to bring film closer to audiences and…

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Nigerian Actor, Tobi Bakre, 11 Other Africans Selected for 2024 Berlinale Talents

The public programme and the dates for the Berlinale Talents presentations and networking events will…

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Tola Olatunji’s “Kanaani” (The Promise Land) Sets to Hit Cinemas in September

The film, which was nominated for Best Film and Best Writer at the 2023 Africa…

African Story - Afrocritik
Opinion: What, Truly, is the African Story?

…a platform for African writers for the purpose of discovering “the best authentic African story…