Movies Archives - Global Black History

Nollywood + Bollywood= Namaste Wahala Movie

The biggest movie producers, Nollywood and Bollywood have joined forces to create a love story, Namaste Wahala set to premiere in April 2020. The movie is a celebration of love from the perspective of two cultures. The creator and producer, Hamisha…

Featured Gamechangers Video West Africa by Editor September 14, 2018

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Netflix Buys Nollywood Movie Lion Heart

Netflix, one of the world's largest streaming services has announced that it will acquire the exclusive worldwide rights to the Genevieve Nnaji produced movie, Lion Heart. Lion Heart will premiere at the 2018 Toronto Film Festival. While Netflix already screens many African movies,…

America by Editor February 29, 2016

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#OscarsSoWhite & and Why #BlackWealthMatters

One of the most prestigious awards shows, The Oscars will be broadcast on Sunday. This year's Academy Awards have generated more controversy because only white actors and actresses were nominated for all categories. It is reported that in the recent past no…

Uncategorized by Editor January 11, 2016

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Upcoming Black Movies in 2016

RACE An upcoming biographical sports-drama film. It is the first feature biopic film about African American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna…

World News by Editor August 25, 2014

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Upcoming Black Movies

DEAR WHITE PEOPLE Winner of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival's Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent, Dear White People is a sly, provocative satire of race relations in the age of Obama. Writer/director Justin Simien follows a group of African American students as…

World News by Editor March 4, 2014

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A Toast to ’12 Years A Slave’

Congratulations to the cast and crew of 12 Years A Slave for winning the Oscar for Best Picture! The unity of black people from different backgrounds created a wonderful masterpiece that has become the most celebrated movie of the year. Director Steve McQueen…

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Freedom on Film: Upcoming Movies in Black History

Some of the best movies chronicling black history are due to be released. 12 Years a Slave, Long Walk to Freedom, Half of Yellow Sun and The Butler have a unique way of showcasing black history and our quest for freedom. Each…