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A still from Kenyan sci-fi Memory of Princess Mumbi by Damien Hauser.

FILM NEWS

Bigger Motion Acquires East African Rights to Kenyan Sci-Fi ‘Memory of Princess Mumbi’, Sets Five-Country Theatrical Run (EXCLUSIVE)

by Jennifer Ochieng'

The film will have a theatrical run across Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania from August to September 2026.

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The Polygamist author Sue Nyathi

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Sue Nyathi Calls Out Nairobi Bookstore for Selling Pirated Copies of ‘The Polygamist’

by Jennifer Ochieng'

First published in 2012, the novel has seen renewed demand following the success of its Netflix adaptation.

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A still from Kenyan sci-fi Memory of Princess Mumbi by Damien Hauser.

Bigger Motion Acquires East African Rights to Kenyan Sci-Fi ‘Memory of Princess Mumbi’, Sets Five-Country Theatrical Run (EXCLUSIVE)

Nigerian Neftlix series Blood Sisters season 2.

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Kenyan actor Lenana Kariba on Bridgerton and Single Kiasi.

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FEATURES

Kenyan actor Lenana Kariba on Bridgerton and Single Kiasi.

From ‘Single Kiasi’ to ‘Bridgerton’ and Almost Joining ‘House of the Dragon’, Lenana Kariba’s Greatest Role Is Fatherhood

by Jennifer Ochieng'

The Kenyan actor opens up about 'Bridgerton' S4, auditioning for 'House of the Dragon', fatherhood and the future of his...

Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo receiving the Caméra d’Or for Ben'Imana at Cannes Film Festival.

Defining Moment for Rwanda as Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s ‘Ben’Imana’ Wins Caméra d’Or and FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes

by Mutiganda wa Nkunda

Over a decade in the making, ‘Ben’Imana’ is Dusabejambo’s feature debut.

Ugandan Bobi Wine on Bobi Wine: The People's President documentary by Nat Geo

Africa Day Op-Ed: YouTube Already Has Africa’s Best Films. It Just Needs Curation

by Kevin Kriedemann

As streamers retreat from Africa, YouTube is quietly becoming home to some of the continent’s best films, but discovery remains...

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Okada Media’s Distribution Playbook and Diversification Beyond Netflix — “The Idea Is Not to Create a Dependency on Just One Platform”

by Jennifer Ochieng'

A scroll through Okada Media’s Instagram page reveals a catalogue of African films landing distribution deals across a diverse mix...

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Nigerian Neftlix series Blood Sisters season 2.

TV REVIEWS

‘Blood Sisters’ Season 2 Review: Nigerian Netflix Crime Thriller Is a Compelling Return That Nonetheless Struggles to Evolve

Nick Ndeda in the Kenyan theatre play 'In the Seashell Hum'

THEATRE REVIEWS

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Batwing Unmasked: An African Super Hero

FILM REVIEWS

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Brian Abajah and Sunshine Rosman in Kenyan-Nigerian film East West Love.

FILM REVIEWS

‘East West Love’ (NollywoodWeek Review): A Sweet Romcom Stretched Too Thin in Both Directions

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South African Netflix series Fatal Seduction season 2 cast.

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Still from the Kenyan romcom Sayari featuring lead actors Muhugu Theuri and Lucarelli Onyango.

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The best African films to watch on YouTube.

LISTICLES

5 Best African Films to Watch on YouTube for Free

by Jennifer Ochieng'

From Kenya’s 'Supa Modo' to Uganda’s 'Bobi Wine: The People’s President' and Eswatini’s 'Liyana', YouTube is home to some of...

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Ugandan Bobi Wine on Bobi Wine: The People's President documentary by Nat Geo

Africa Day Op-Ed: YouTube Already Has Africa’s Best Films. It Just Needs Curation

Kenyan romatic comedy She Gets Me starring Joe Kinyua and Angela Mwandanda.

Joe Kinyua and Angela Mwandanda Star as Troubled Couple in Two-Hander Romantic Comedy ‘She Gets Me’

29 January 2026

Daudi Anguka’s Showmax Drama-Thriller ‘Mizani’ Explores Mombasa’s Criminal Underbelly

22 January 2026

Kenyan Films and TV Shows Releasing in 2026, So Far

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First Look: Jennifer Gatero’s New Romantic Drama ‘Back to Us’ Set to Premiere in April

by Jennifer Ochieng'

Joe Kinyua and Angela Mwandanda Star as Troubled Couple in Two-Hander Romantic Comedy ‘She Gets Me’

29 January 2026

Daudi Anguka’s Showmax Drama-Thriller ‘Mizani’ Explores Mombasa’s Criminal Underbelly

22 January 2026

EXCLUSIVE: New Football Drama ‘Kito’, Created by Tosh Gitonga, Premieres on Citizen TV in January

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by Jennifer Ochieng'

17 November 2025

Ugandan Documentary ‘Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within’, Produced by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Premieres on Netflix in December

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Kenya’s Catherine Masitsa and Zena Nyambu Join ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa’

22 October 2025

Reuben Odanga Debuts New Telenovela ‘Lazizi’ Three Years After ‘Selina’

29 September 2025

‘Single Kiasi’ Season 4 Premieres on Showmax in September

by Jennifer Ochieng'

3 September 2025

Trailer: A Desperate Mother Is Pushed to the Limit in Akin Omotoso’s South African Netflix Thriller ‘Marked’

New Kenyan Youth Drama ‘Reckless’ Premieres on Showmax This June

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FILM

A still from Kenyan sci-fi Memory of Princess Mumbi by Damien Hauser.

Bigger Motion Acquires East African Rights to Kenyan Sci-Fi ‘Memory of Princess Mumbi’, Sets Five-Country Theatrical Run (EXCLUSIVE)

From ‘Single Kiasi’ to ‘Bridgerton’ and Almost Joining ‘House of the Dragon’, Lenana Kariba’s Greatest Role Is Fatherhood

Netflix Launches ScreenCraft Pathways to Train South Africa’s Next Generation of Film and TV Professionals

EXCLUSIVE: Kenyan-Spanish Fiction Feature Co-Production ‘The Widow’ in Development

TV

The Polygamist author Sue Nyathi

Sue Nyathi Calls Out Nairobi Bookstore for Selling Pirated Copies of ‘The Polygamist’

‘Blood Sisters’ Season 2 Review: Nigerian Netflix Crime Thriller Is a Compelling Return That Nonetheless Struggles to Evolve

Netflix Launches ScreenCraft Pathways to Train South Africa’s Next Generation of Film and TV Professionals

Nungari Kiore Expands Into Producing With Kenyan-Nigerian Vertical Drama ‘Blocked’: “It Pushed Me Creatively”

THEATRE

Nick Ndeda in the Kenyan theatre play 'In the Seashell Hum'

Theatre Review: Grief, Madness and Grace in ‘In the Seashell Hum’

Theatre Review: In ‘Wangari Maathai’, Too Early for Birds Unlocks a Uniquely Kenyan Genre

Theatre Review: The Hard-Hitting Politics of ‘Followers’ the Church Won’t Confront

Review: In ‘Showman Residency’, Nyashinski Becomes the Architect of Multiple Performance Forms

SINEMA CATCH UP

Sue Nyathi Calls Out Nairobi Bookstore for Selling Pirated Copies of ‘The Polygamist’ 22 June 2026

Bigger Motion Acquires East African Rights to Kenyan Sci-Fi ‘Memory of Princess Mumbi’, Sets Five-Country Theatrical Run (EXCLUSIVE) 22 June 2026

‘Blood Sisters’ Season 2 Review: Nigerian Netflix Crime Thriller Is a Compelling Return That Nonetheless Struggles to Evolve 16 June 2026

From ‘Single Kiasi’ to ‘Bridgerton’ and Almost Joining ‘House of the Dragon’, Lenana Kariba’s Greatest Role Is Fatherhood 15 June 2026

5 Best African Films to Watch on YouTube for Free 10 June 2026

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