The pioneering Yoruba Traditional Traveling Theatre’s influence on Nigerian cinema is significant. Artists like Hubert Ogunde and Duro Ladipo broke new ground.
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An Overview of the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes + Implications — Akoroko
Understand the role of AI, streaming, and labor rights in these strikes, their impact on global entertainment, especially African film and TV markets.
African Films with 2022-2023 Major Festival Premieres Without U.S. Distribution — Akoroko
Tracking African films with Big 5 festival premieres that are yet to secure US distribution.
A Journey Through Sight and Sound’s Top 100 Films and Their African Complements (63 to 67) — Akoroko
A showcase of the universal power of cinema across borders and cultures.
KONGI’S HARVEST and COUNTDOWN AT KUSINI: Ossie Davis’s Pan-Africanist Cinema — Akoroko
Part of a larger project to illustrate the development of Black Cinema in different regions but also the interconnectedness of the timelines.
A Journey Through Sight and Sound’s Top 100 Films and Their African Complements (54 to 60) — Akoroko
A showcase of the universal power of cinema across borders and cultures.
How Kourtrajmé Films Address Police Brutality and Social Unrest in France
The killing of Nahel Merzouk has triggered protests in France. These films are not a comprehensive representation of what is happening, but they can offer some insights and perspectives.
A Journey Through Sight and Sound’s Top 100 Films and Their African Complements (48 to 54) — Akoroko
A showcase of the universal power of cinema across borders and cultures.
Watch: Mati Diop Reteams with ATLANTICS Star for Tokyo-Set Chanel Short — Akoroko
Follow Mama Sané on a visual journey through Tokyo’s enigmatic charms in the film for the Métiers d’art collection.
Windrush Day: Exploring African Migration Narratives
Explore the historical significance of Windrush Day in the context of the interconnectedness of African migration narratives worldwide.