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Rungano Nyoni’s On Becoming a Guinea Fowl uses dark humour, surreal imagery and unsettling performances to explore sexual abuse, family complicity and the things people learn to live with.

But does its unusual storytelling make for a compelling film?

We review the critically acclaimed Zambian drama.

🎬 Full review on Qollom. Link in bio. by @qollom

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Ben’Imana is now Rwanda’s first-ever Oscar submission.

@dusabejambo’s film has already travelled from African development labs to Cannes, TIFF and international distribution. Now, it carries Rwanda into the Academy race for the first time.

A milestone for the film. A first for the country.

Read the full story at the link in our bio. by @qollom

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Agbára Ńlá: The Return just opened to ₦170.6 million.

That’s not just a strong weekend. It’s one of Nollywood’s biggest reported opening frames, the biggest outside December, and a major commercial moment for faith-based cinema.

The more interesting question now is what comes after the record: can Christian films move from occasional event releases into a sustainable theatrical market?

Read the full story at the link in bio. by @qollom

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Nigerian-American filmmaker @aim_miko has been selected for the fourth cohort of the Sundance-backed Building Bridges Fellowship, where he’ll develop his latest project, *Native Authority*.

The fellowship supports filmmakers telling U.S. Muslim stories through funding, mentorship and industry development.

Mimiko’s work explores faith, power and belonging across Muslim and African communities.

Read the full story at the link in our bio. by @qollom

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Two 16-year-old boys going across continents and one journey that costs far more than they ever imagined.

Io Capitano follows Seydou and Moussa as their dream of reaching Europe turns into a brutal journey through Mali, Niger, the Sahara and Libya — and eventually across the Mediterranean.

But what makes the film hit harder is that so much of it is rooted in real stories. At 16, Seydou is forced to take control of a boat carrying hundreds of people, including children and a pregnant woman.

It’s a beautiful film about something devastating — and one that never lets you forget the human cost behind the headlines.

Swipe through for our review, then read the full review and rate the film on Qollom.com

Have you seen Io Capitano? Tell us what you thought of it in the comments 🎬 by @qollom

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Dear Ajayi is officially Nigeria’s submission for International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, following its historic selection at Venice Days.

The selection marks Nigeria’s return to the Oscar race after sitting out the previous cycle, as the Damilola Orimogunje-directed film continues its international festival run.

What happens next on Dear Ajayi’s road to the Oscars?

Read the full story at the link in our bio. by @qollom

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