Have you ever fallen in love with a movie, series or TV show and its character, even when you don’t understand a word they are speaking? K-drama lovers and telenovela fans can understand the feeling, and we have the amazing subtitle writers to thank for providing an avenue to enjoy so much art that we would otherwise have missed. The single most important innovation for African cinema's global rise has been the simple tool of a subtitle. Subtitles serve as a bridge connecting us to the...

There's something special happening in Nollywood right now, and if you have a Netflix account, you have a front-row seat to the show. The industry is in a golden age, producing films with bigger ambitions, stunning visuals, and captivating stories that are taking the world by storm. So, what should you be watching? We’ve sorted through the noise to bring you the list. These are the chosen few, each representing the pinnacle of Nollywood's artistic and commercial power. This is your guide to...

When global star Idris Elba teamed up with Nigeria’s own super-producer Mo Abudu to create a new short film, the whole world was watching. Their movie, Dust to Dreams , premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and immediately got everyone talking. But not for the reason you might think. The moment it was released, critics were split right down the middle. Some called it a beautiful, moving story about family. Others called it a “baffling misfire.” So, who is...