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Posts Tagged ‘African Films’

Feb 14

9 year old Tanzanian, Alex “re-enacts” Commando

The clip below shows, a 9-year-old boy named Alex from Tanzania. Alex decided to, in his own way, re-enact Arnold Schwarzenegger’s popular 1985 action thriller Commando.  This video is part of a series produced by Joe Sabia and Whirled Creative for the nonprofit organization Mama Hope’s “Stop the Pity. Unlock the Potential” campaign. Mama Hope is a California-based nonprofit “focused on »

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Oct 23

Film Review – Africa United

  Africa United tells the story of three Rwandan children — Dudu, his sister Beatrice and his friend Fabrice — who embark on an epic journey across seven African countries to attend the opening ceremony of the football World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa. Along the way they encounter everything from hippos to heists, find »

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Jun 10

Is Nollywood ruining Africa’s Film Industry?

Nollywood apparently makes billions of dollars and has become the staple entertainment for millions across the continent. But some believe mass production is compromising standards. What do you think? Is Nollywood ruining Africa’s young film industry? Do you watch Nollywood films and if so why? If not, why not? Do you think Africa’s film industry »

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Dec 08

The Q and A: Niyi Epega – Filmaker Extraordinaire

Niyi Epega is a spiritual master, a great Dad and British/Nigerian and African film producer. He says “My head swells every time my children tell me that I am good looking, not only in the superficial physical sense but also in the deeper, mystical aura kind of way”. Niyi lives in Lagos Nigeria. MyWeku: Tell me a »

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