She launched her acting career playing one of the leads in the feature film “Prom” and he’s best known for playing Winston on the popular…
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African Prints and Patterns Reign at the South African Premiere of “Black Panther”
Earlier in Johannesburg, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira and John Kani attended the South Africa premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther.” This latest Marvel blockbuster has…
Gina Yashere has always been one of my favorite comedians,’ says director Nick Park
The lovable British comedian can be heard as the voice of Gravelle, a hypochondriac tribe member who likes to share details of her ailments on…
Meet the Supporting Cast of Marvel’s First Black Super Hero Film
You don’t need to know anything about this Marvel property to enjoy “Black Panther.” Delightfully relevant, fresh, funny and non-formulaic, Marvel Studios has struck gold…
David Oyelowo plays Harold Soyinka in ‘Gringo’
He plays a Harold Soyinka, a mild-mannered Nigerian-American businessman who finds himself in over his head after traveling to Mexico and becoming entangled with some…
Exclusive Video: “Get Out” Sweeps AAFCA Awards
“Get Out,” “Girls Trip” were big winners at the 9th African American Film Critics Association awards held Wednesday in Hollywood. The group of elite black…
The 26th Annual Pan African Film Festival Kicks Off
The world’s eyes will be centered on Los Angeles for the next two weeks as the biggest black film festival kicked off Thursday with a…
‘I wanted to see Mike Epps in an Agbada,’ says ‘Love Jacked’ director Alfons Adetuyi
His latest film casts comedian Mike Epps as a self-proclaimed African aficionada who knows nothing about his African traditions. For director Alfons Adetuyi (“High Chicago”),…
Oscar Nominees Daniel, Dee, Bryant and Blige Attend Annual Luncheon
More than 175 Oscar nominees attended the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ luncheon at the Beverly Hilton. An annual event, the Oscars Nominee…