“The average occupancy in Nigeria cinemas is less than 50 percent, he said. “So we don’t expect an overall impact on box office in terms of occupancy, the main driver is whether people will come out to watch.”With more time…
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Tributes Pour Out For Nigerian Reggae Legend, Majek Fashek, Upon His Passing
Renowned Nigerian reggae musician Majek Fashek passed away in New York on Tuesday, he was 57. According to the BBC, though he had been battling an unspecified illness for some years, the exact cause of his death is yet to…
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‘This Is One Too Many’—African Union Condemns the Murder of George Floyd
The African Union Commission, has condemned the police killing of George Floyd and denounced ongoing racism against Black people in the United States. In a statement released on Friday, the chairman of the African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat, recalled…
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#JusticeForBellyMujinga: British Police Ending Investigation Into Death of Railway Worker
British Transport Police (BTS) say that no further action will be taken in the death of 47-year-old railway worker Belly Mujinga, who died of COVID-19 in April after being spat on by a man who said he was infected with…
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Jahëna Louisin’s Debut Short Film, ‘28 jours,’ is an Homage to Black Fatherhood
“Cinema Africa” is your guide to African film. Writer Ciku Kimeria is highlighting new movies and documentaries that tell fascinating stories or questioning prevailing narratives and occasionally returning to the classics that paved the way for a new generation of…
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#BlackOutEid: Young Black Muslims Shine as They Celebrate Eid Al-Fitr at Home
Eid Mubarak to our Muslim fam! Today marks Eid al-Fitr, the official end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Despite things being a little different this year (on account of the current pandemic, of course) this hasn’t stopped many from…
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The Man Introducing China to Afrobeats Through Dance
From his home in southern China, Yoofi Greene kept an eye on news of the growing outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. By late January, most of his friends, both Chinese and foreign, had already left and as…
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Ghana’s Dancing Pallbearers Are Showing The World How to Grieve
Dressed in ornate tuxedos, big sunglasses and spotless white gloves, six men lift a coffin to their shoulders and begin an extravagant synchronized dance. They bounce in unison, wave white handkerchiefs and even crawl across the floor while expertly keeping…
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Listen to Joya Mooi’s Meditative New Single ‘Hold You Tight’
Amsterdam-based artist Joya Mooi shares her latest single, “Hold You Tight.”The reflective song, produced by Blazehoven, is a soothing mix of soul sounds and ambient R&B complete with pensive lyrics and an infectious hook. It sees Mooi musing on past…
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‘You Just Have to Watch it’ Says the Star of the Surprising Sitcom ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’
African actors rarely get to play African roles on American TV, especially respectful ones. Folake Olowofoyeku is the notable exception. Over the past year, the Nigerian actress has quietly made history as the star of the CBS comedy series, Bob…
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