How YouTube Became Africa’s New Cinema
July 12, 2026
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YouTube is no longer just a marketing tool for filmmakers; it has become the cinema itself.
LAGOS, NIGERIA, November 2025 The inaugural Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) wrapped its first edition this November after transforming Lagos into...
Right now the whole world’s eyes are on African creativity as African content dominates airwaves, concert stages, film screens, and...
Looking for something new to watch on Netflix? Check out our curated list of 10 must-see African productions that deserve...
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YouTube is no longer just a marketing tool for filmmakers; it has become the cinema itself.
For Nigerian millennials, part of growing up was racing home before one’s favourite programme came on, adjusting the antenna when the signal disappeared, and sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with siblings, cousins, and neighbours around one television.
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LAGOS, NIGERIA, November 2025 The inaugural Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) wrapped its first edition this November after transforming Lagos into a multi-venue hub of creative-economy
Right now the whole world’s eyes are on African creativity as African content dominates airwaves, concert stages, film screens, and fashion runways. What Marcus Garvey
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The debut feature film by Akinola Davies Jr will compete in the Un Certain Regard section of the festival.
The immersive experience not only spotlights the film but also underscores Dakar’s growing prominence as a global creative hub.
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Looking for something new to watch on Netflix? Check out our curated list of 10 must-see African productions that deserve a spot on your viewing
