African cinema

As Taylor Swift claims her fourth consecutive year as the world's top-selling artist, Nigeria's film industry delivers its strongest opening weekend yet with 'Love and New Notes', while streaming giants face scrutiny over superficial storytelling.

A Nigerian film secures international distribution while American-South African artist Doja Cat's homecoming sparks renewed conversation about diaspora identity and cultural belonging.

The star-studded premiere of 'Love and New Notes' in Lagos highlights the continent's growing film industry, even as creators grapple with evolving digital revenue models that promise to reshape African cinema's economic foundations.