32nd New York African Film Festival Launches in May

New York, NY (April 9, 2025) — Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) will partner to present the 32nd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF). NYAFF features more than 30 contemporary and classic films from Africa and its diaspora screening at FLC May 7 through May 13, with 100 films in total as the festival continues at other esteemed New York City cultural venues throughout the month of May, with many filmmakers in attendance for post-screening Q&As. Since its inception in 1993, the festival has been at the forefront of showcasing African and diaspora filmmakers’ unique storytelling through the moving image.

Art, Culture, Entertainment, Exhibition, Festivals, Filmisaac akatahApril 19, 202532nd New York African Film Festival, Launches in MayComment

DELA Campus Tour Kicks Off With Pan-Atlantic University

The Nigeria leg of the DELA Campus Tour kicked off with the Pan-Atlantic University in Lagos on 20th March 2025. From 10am, the technical crew began setting up at Benin Hall, the theatre style 60-seater venue for the screening.

Art, Education, Environment, Exhibition, Festivals, Film, HistoryAfrica-RelatedMarch 26, 2025DELA Screens At Pan-Atlantic UniversityComment

Water is Life group exhibition of art and poetry

Mmiri bụ Ndụ - (Water is Life) group exhibition of art and poetry commemorating the 4th International Conference on Water in Africa by *Our Water and Health Network Africa.

Art, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Festivalsisaac akatahMarch 21, 2025Water is Life group, exhibition of art and poetryComment

HIGHLIGHTS: DELA at MoCA CT

A special screening of DELA: The Making of El Anatsui was presented as part of Black History Month event series organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art, Westport Connecticut. This compelling biographical documentary explores the life and work of El Anatsui, one of Africa’s most celebrated sculptors.

Festivals, Film, Media, MilestonesAfrica-RelatedFebruary 16, 2025dela, The Making of El Anatsui, Film Screening at MoCA CTComment

DELA Premieres at Spain's International Festival of Art Documentaries

A "powerful" biographical documentary about one of the world's most celebrated artists El Anatsui, is nominated for the Dart International Award, and will premiere in Barcelona, Spain on November 30, 2024 at the 8th edition of the Art-focused DART festival.

Art, Festivals, Film, MilestonesAfrica-RelatedNovember 22, 2024DART, an Art-focused festival, #dart2024, @dartfestivalComment

DELA Premieres In GHANA

DELA: The Making of El Anatsui Premieres at Black Star International Film Festival in Ghana to rave reviews.

Art, Festivals, Film, Inspiration, Leadership, News, AfricaAfrica-RelatedSeptember 24, 2024DELA, El Anatsui, #BSIFF24, #elanatsuifilm

Full Video: "DELA" North American Premiere

Video Highlights of the biographical documentary that carefully captures the life of legendary artist El Anatsui, tracing the artistic endeavors that led to his rise in popularity in the global art world. It made an inspiring debut on Mother's Day, May 12th, 2024 at the prestigious Lincoln Centre in New York.

Entertainment, Film, Art, Culture, Festivals, InspirationAfrica-RelatedJuly 1, 2024dela, nyaff31, #elanatsui, #elanatsuifilmComment

Bride of Zambia

In April 2024, Zambian filmmaker Tisa Chigaga re-released her sophomore short film, Bride of Zambia, on Indie Films World, where it is currently available for online pay per view streaming. A multicultural collaboration, the film was produced by Bollywood entertainment cooperation D-Star Productions and Indie Films World.

Culture, Entertainment, Festivals, Filmisaac akatahJune 17, 2024FILM, traditional patriarchal wedding ritualComment

DELA: Makes North American Debut At 31st New York African Festival

The biographical documentary that carefully captures the life of legendary artist El Anatsui, tracing the artistic endeavors that led to his rise in popularity in the global art world, made an inspiring debut on Mother's Day, May 12th, 2024 at the prestigious Lincoln Centre in New York.

Photo Highlights DELA: North American Premiere at NYAFF31

Photo Highlights

DELA: North American Premiere at NYAFF31

Entertainment, Film, Art, Culture, Festivals, Inspiration, New YorkAfrica-RelatedMay 14, 2024dela, nyaff31, #elanatsui, #elanatsuifilmComment

Highlights from NYAFF31 Opening Night with Tolu Ajayi

Celebrating a remarkable and extraordinary visit to Lanre Olagoke's Regent Street Studio in London, where I had the privilege of spending time with the esteemed artist and painter, Lanre Olagoke MBE.

Film, Culture, Art, FestivalsAfrica-RelatedMay 9, 2024Mahen Bonetti, Tolu Ajayi, #OverthebridgeComment

Highlights of Anya Fụlụ Ugo 2015

An Interdisciplinary African Arts Conference in honour of El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu that took place at the Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. The maiden edition was held in honour of Professors El Anatsui and Obiora Udechukwu.