On February 1, 2026, Nigerian actress Amanda Oruh published a Twitter thread describing a U.S. visa denial that prevented her from traveling to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, even as “Lady”, the Nigerian film in which she appears, made its world premiere during the festival’s run. The post circulated widely and continues to draw comments […]
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Sundance Review: SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT is a “Documentary-as-Mixtape” Intertwining Jazz and African Independence Struggles
At its core, “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” is an exploration of the political earthquake that shook the foundations of colonial power structures in the mid-20th century, spotlighting the Congo, emphasizing how superpower rivalries exacerbated internal conflicts and played a role in the destabilization of the newly independent state.
Sundance 2024 Review: THE BATTLE FOR LAIKIPIA Dissects Impact of Colonialism and Climate Change on Land Disputes in Kenya
Co-directed by Peter Murimi and Daphne Matziaraki, it’s a narrative that resonates deeply with broader African experiences of post-independence realities.
“Malia Ann” Obama’s Directorial Debut Heads to Sundance — Meet the Artist
Her use of “Malia Ann” means that she wants to be recognized for her own merits, rather than being primarily associated with her identity as the daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.
African Stories at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival kicks off its 40th edition this week, running January 18 to 28, 2024.
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.
Sundance 2023: Feature and Short Films by African and African Diaspora Filmmakers
Might any follow in the footsteps of 2022 Sundance U.S. Grand Jury Prize winner, “Nanny”?