After many years as an actor in the Nigerian movie industry, Ugo Tuvi James relocated to South Africa where he continues to work as an actor and producer. In this interview, he reveals his plans to foster working relations between Nollywood and other film industries on the continent.
Film
Politics and Society Tanzania blasts film documenting albino attacks
The government of Tanzania has denounced a documentary about violent attacks on albinos in the country, claiming the film is sensational, inaccurate and ignores the efforts taken to counteract this phenomenon
Lifestyle #WCW – Akosua Adoma Owusu
Today we are crushing on the dynamic, bold and powerful Akosua Adoma Owusu (31), a 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards winner and American avant-garde filmmaker born to Ghanaian parents
Lifestyle Europe: The view from Africa
Jean-Pierre Bekolo is an accomplished Cameroonian filmmaker who is known to be one of Africa’s boldest and unconventional voices. Here, he shares his thoughts on the relationship between Africa and Europe and what kind of future for Africa this association could result in
Arts, Culture and Sport ‘Timbuktu’ film wins big at France’s Cesar Awards
It’s onwards and upwards for Abderrahmane Sissako’s epic film ‘Timbuktu’ which looks at the brief occupation of Timbuktu, Mali by Islamist militants. In addition to an Oscar nomination, the film took seven awards at the 40th Cesar Awards including best film and best director
Arts, Culture and Sport Sembene! documentary showing at Sundance Film Festival
The annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City, US, is the world’s largest independent film festival. This year, the festival is screening two African films, the first one being a documentary about the ‘the father of African cinema’, Ousmane Sembene
Politics and Society Tense thriller ‘Supremacy’ explores racism and family conflict
This African Diaspora International Film Festival pick, is based on the true story of a white supremacist who terrorises a black family for a night
Arts, Culture and Sport It’s time for African award shows
Too often, African artists get drowned out at mainstream awards shows. Producer Russell Kenya from blackmedley.tv says enough is enough.