Filming Africa

Filming Africa FILMING AFRICA... The African Guide to Everything Film. We seek to serve as a guidepost, to provide bearings as we grow in the art form.

Filming Africa is a film industry resource started in an effort to create a new forum to promote artistic expression and support diversity in filmmaking by Africans and the global black film community. With the increasing interest in motion picture, and with the rise of the African cinema, Filming Africa takes its place as a platform for the filmmaker who shares a sincere interest in the unlimited

scope of the motion picture. We talk everything film; television series, short films, narrative features, documentaries, literature, as well as independently produced experimental and underground works. Filming Africa seeks to deliver not just film news but analysis, reviews, opinion and commentary on the issues, people and products shaping the African film industry and the global black film community.

James Earl Jones, known for his powerful screen presence and iconic roles as the voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars’, Mu...
09/09/2024

James Earl Jones, known for his powerful screen presence and iconic roles as the voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars’, Mufasa in ‘The Lion King’, and King Jaffe Joffer in ‘Coming to America’, passed away on Monday at 93.

Obi Emelonye’s ‘Black Mail’ made history as the biggest U.K. release for a Black British indie film with its 100-screen ...
03/09/2024

Obi Emelonye’s ‘Black Mail’ made history as the biggest U.K. release for a Black British indie film with its 100-screen debut in 2022. It won Best Film By An African Abroad at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2022, and took home Best Film and Best Director at the ENIFF Awards 2022. Nominated for Best Feature Film at the British Urban Film Festival (BUFF), this critically acclaimed film will be available on Amazon Prime starting September 12, 2024. Don’t miss it!

Get ready for ‘Òlòtūré: The Journey’ premiering on Netflix June 28th! Mark your calendars!
30/05/2024

Get ready for ‘Òlòtūré: The Journey’ premiering on Netflix June 28th! Mark your calendars!

🍿🍿PostcardsSeries is set to premiere on Netflix on May 3rd! Filmed across India and Nigeria follows the compelling sto...
14/04/2024

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PostcardsSeries is set to premiere on Netflix on May 3rd! Filmed across India and Nigeria follows the compelling stories of four individuals whose life’s journeys are filled with a rollercoaster of emotions - from joy to frustration, from grief to triumph, from love to heartbreak, and everything in between.

Directed and Produced by and brought to you by Forever 7 Entertainment, the masterminds behind the Netflix film “Namaste Wahala.”

It stars , , , , , and

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Nigerian director Okechukwu Oku is set to debut his latest film on Netflix on April 26th.
05/04/2024

Nigerian director Okechukwu Oku is set to debut his latest film on Netflix on April 26th.

Presenting the official poster for , featuring and . Directed by Meji Alabi, catch the premiere on Prime Video on Ma...
05/04/2024

Presenting the official poster for , featuring and .

Directed by Meji Alabi, catch the premiere on Prime Video on May 10th.

Happy Easter! All scenes are done.
31/03/2024

Happy Easter! All scenes are done.

Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has released the official posters to the Netflix series "Anuikulapo: Rise Of The Spec...
26/01/2024

Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has released the official posters to the Netflix series "Anuikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre!!"

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The 55th NAACP Image Awards nominations were announced on Thursday, highlighting achievements by Ayo Edebiri, Mami Wata,...
26/01/2024

The 55th NAACP Image Awards nominations were announced on Thursday, highlighting achievements by Ayo Edebiri, Mami Wata, Davido, Asake, Burna Boy, Tems, Libianca, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Amy Aniobi, Omah Lay, and Ani Kayode Somtochukwu.

These awards recognize Black excellence across various mediums including motion pictures, television, music, books, and podcasts. The winners, chosen by the public, will be revealed during a primetime ceremony on March 16, broadcasted on BET and CBS.

Highly Anticipated Film ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ Set to Premiere on Prime Video on February 2nd.
15/01/2024

Highly Anticipated Film ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ Set to Premiere on Prime Video on February 2nd.

Funke Akindele’s latest film, “A Tribe called Judah,” hits a box office milestone, raking in an impressive 854 million n...
02/01/2024

Funke Akindele’s latest film, “A Tribe called Judah,” hits a box office milestone, raking in an impressive 854 million naira. This success surpasses her previous record of 668 million naira with “Battle on Buka Street.” Akindele continues to leave her mark on the Nigerian film industry.

ACTORS!In 2023, Nollywood thrived with a plethora of Netflix, Prime Video, and Showmax originals. The industry submitted...
02/01/2024

ACTORS!

In 2023, Nollywood thrived with a plethora of Netflix, Prime Video, and Showmax originals. The industry submitted a compelling film for The Academy Awards, marked its presence at Sundance and TIFF, while Rok Studios debuted a captivating feature in cinemas.

In the FILMING AFRICA tradition, here are our top picks of 2023.

TOP TEN NOLLYWOOD ACTORS OF 2023

1. Blossom Chukwujekwu - The Trade
2. Wale Ojo - Breath of Life
3. Chimezie Imo - Breath of Life
4. Funke Akindele - A Tribe called Judah
5. Chioma Chukwuka - Gangs of Lagos
6. Genoveva Umeh - Breath of Life
7. Kehinde Bankole - Sista
8. Ivie Okujaye - Kanaani
9. Najite Dede - House of Secrets
10. Lateef Adedimeji - Jagun Jagun

Lateef Adedimeji

DIRECTORS!In 2023, Nollywood thrived with a plethora of Netflix, Prime Video, and Showmax originals. The industry submit...
02/01/2024

DIRECTORS!

In 2023, Nollywood thrived with a plethora of Netflix, Prime Video, and Showmax originals. The industry submitted a compelling film for The Academy Awards, marked its presence at Sundance and TIFF, while Rok Studios debuted a captivating feature in cinemas.

In the FILMING AFRICA tradition, here are our top picks of 2023.

TOP TEN NOLLYWOOD DIRECTORS OF 2023

1. CJ ‘Fiery’ Obasi - Mami Wata
2. Jade Osiberu - The Trade & Gangs of Lagos
3. BB Sasore - Breath of Life
4. Moses Inwang - Blood Vessel
5. Editi Effiong - The Black Book
6. Kayode Kasum - Afamefuna
7. Niyi Akinmolayan - House of Secrets
8. Tola Olatunji - Kanaani
9. Kunle Afolayan - Ijogbon
10. Biodun Stephen - Sista

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