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Tems scores co-writer credits on Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up”, a new single off the ‘Black Panther 2’ soundtrack
mark your calendars: October
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How Netflix is catalysing the Mozambican film industry
Netflix might just be the key to Mozambican cinema finally living up to its intended
![NATIVE Exclusive: Into the mind of Surreal 16 filmmaker, Abba T. Makama](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IMG_4295-1.jpg)
NATIVE Exclusive: Into the mind of Surreal 16 filmmaker, Abba T. Makama
One of the cultural ambassadors putting Nigerian filmmaking under a global
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D’Banj expected to make cinema debut in Jadesola Osiberu’s coming film, “Sugar Rush”
Set to hit cinemas this
![See the trailer for Abba Makama’s “The Lost Okoroshi”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/The-Lost-Okoroshi-1.jpg)
See the trailer for Abba Makama’s “The Lost Okoroshi”
One of the films to screen at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this
![Lashana Lynch is set to be the first black woman 007 agent in the coming James Bond movie](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/56819229_130403434719141_6569410834868174343_n-1.jpg)
Lashana Lynch is set to be the first black woman 007 agent in the coming James Bond movie
A popcorn-dropping moment in the 007 film
![Shola Fapson’s “I Got Flowers Today” short-film has a powerful message, but shoddy execution](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Shola-Fapson-1.jpg)
Shola Fapson’s “I Got Flowers Today” short-film has a powerful message, but shoddy execution
Watch the poetic and thought-provoking short film
![Akwaeke Emezi’s “Freshwater” novel is getting adapted into a series by FX](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/36622859_1032417276882744_7448489665209827328_n-1.jpg)
Akwaeke Emezi’s “Freshwater” novel is getting adapted into a series by FX
The non-binary author is partnering with Tamara P. Carter to write and executively produce the
![6 videos you should see this week](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/6-videos-joker-1.jpg)
6 videos you should see this week
Burna on Sway in the morning, the first look at "Joker" and 4 other videos you don't want to
![Nnedi Okorafor and Wanuri Kahiu are the scriptwriters for Amazon’s new film “Wild Seed”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/54512542_2146148768765522_6922910834578785593_n-1.jpg)
Nnedi Okorafor and Wanuri Kahiu are the scriptwriters for Amazon’s new film “Wild Seed”
The drama series is based on the first book in Octavia E. Butler’s acclaimed Patternist sci-fi
![Netflix sets premiere date for “Been So Long” starring Michaela Coel and Arinzé Kene](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/COEL-1.png)
Netflix sets premiere date for “Been So Long” starring Michaela Coel and Arinzé Kene
casts George Mackay and Ronke Adekoluejo in supporting
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Simi to make acting debut in Kunle Afolayan’s film, “Mokalik”
A 21-year-old lady also named Simi, advices an 11-year-old Mechanic apprentice
![AV Club: “Klippers” by Black Panther Alumnus, Ofu Obekpa, is a recycled Nigerian action-comedy](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12-Aug-2018-09-55-26-1.png)
AV Club: “Klippers” by Black Panther Alumnus, Ofu Obekpa, is a recycled Nigerian action-comedy
The actor and filmmaker was present at Ikeja City Mall to take pictures with
![See full list of nominees for 2018’s Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AMVCA-1.jpg)
See full list of nominees for 2018’s Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 6th edition of the film award academy
![See the trailer for this goofy new film by Emeka Kachikwu, “Boss of All Bosses”](https://thenativemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-15-at-15.12.49-1.png)
See the trailer for this goofy new film by Emeka Kachikwu, “Boss of All Bosses”
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