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The London African Film Festival

London: Showing from November 29 to December 7 is an eclectic compilation of movies from the African continent.
The London African Film Festival celebrates African cinema by bringing together 40 great and ground-breaking films as well as ten of the continents’ most exciting filmmakers to discuss their work and the future of African film.
Spanning decades [...]

Vote for Nollywood’s Sexiest Actor

What do you think makes an actor sexy? Is it his looks or his charisma? What about his voice, his acting? His accent? Whatever it is this is your opportunity to say.
An article revealed voters were at a deadlock when it came to deciding whether Desmond Elliot and Jim Iyke are Nollywood’s [...]

Press Release: 16th Annual African Diaspora Film Festival, New York City. Nov. 28 to Dec. 14 2008

Gospel Hill will open the 16th Annual African Diaspora Film Festival to be held in six venues in Manhattan from November 28 to December 14, 2008. The directorial debut of Giancarlo Esposito, this year’s ADFF Opening Night film will be one of 50 New York City premieres among 86 titles representing 40 countries.

Actress, Producer and Director Jada Pinkett Smith Returns to her Roots in Madagascar


“Africa is one of the most spiritual and beautiful places I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting.”