Is this the start of the golden age of African films?
Gail Collins takes a journey through the history of African films and considers the future awaiting this flourishing industry.
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10 best African films streaming on Netflix
From Queen Sono (2020) to Cairo Station (1958), Michael Renouf reviews 10 of the excellent African films currently streaming on Netflix.
Golden age is dawning for African films, says Ben Amadasun of Netflix
Ben Amadasun of Netflix explains why this could be the much-longed-for turning point for African filmmaking.
Charles Okpaleke: Living the dream
Charles Okpaleke’s journey, from struggling student to top film producer, and the operator of Nigeria’s first drive-in cinema, reads like the script of a Nollywood epic. Profile by Gail Collins
AfroLandTV: promoting pan-African film and TV content across the globe
Adaora Oramah looks at how a new pan-African streaming platform aims to disrupt the political economy of the film industry in Africa and beyond
Nollywood: The myths and legends that created the industry
A new book, with photographs by Iké Udé, celebrates Nollywood through an intimate portrayal of its leading lights. Reviewed by Dele Meiji Fatunla and Parselelo …