Festival
The Top 8 Hip Hop & Street Dance Festival is returning to Limerick from March 26 to 29, 2026, bringing a diverse range of events to various city venues. Organizers aim to showcase both local and international talent across a weekend of music, dance, and art. Festival Details The Top 8 Hip Hop & Street […]
The Divas International Music Festival South Africa is scheduled for March 2026 at Coronation Park. The festival will be a celebration of women’s voices and a platform to address gender-based violence (GBV), held during Human Rights Month. The event, themed “Voices That Heal,” will feature an all-female lineup of South African artists, including Zee Nxumalo, […]
The African Diaspora International Film Festival D.C. (ADIFF D.C.) will return for its 17th year, showcasing films from across the globe that highlight the experiences and perspectives of communities of African descent. The festival will take place August 2-4 at George Washington University, located at 2121 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20052. This year’s lineup […]
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) is marking its 30th edition with leadership changes and a renewed focus on artistic excellence, talent development, and international collaboration. The anniversary also sees a transition within Just Film, the festival’s youth-focused sub-festival. Leadership Appointments Triin Tramberg has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of PÖFF. Tiina […]
The 33rd Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) will take place in New York City from November 29 to December 14, 2025. The festival will feature over 70 films from more than 30 countries, aiming to showcase socially relevant works by and about people of color. Festival Venues and Accessibility In-person screenings will be […]
The fourth annual Black History Festival (BHF 2025) concluded at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) in College Park City. The event, themed “Bridging Continents, Celebrating Legacies, and Promoting Trade,” aimed to showcase African heritage, culture, economic development, and diaspora engagement while fostering collaborations. Festival Opening and Networking The festival began with high-level dialogues and […]
The 33rd Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival began this week in Manhattan. The festival features a diverse selection of films exploring the experiences of people of color. Festival Details The festival showcases 70 films screening at three locations in Manhattan, including Harlem. Select films are also available for online streaming. Film Selection The films […]
Chioma Ude founded the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2010 with a mission to create a hub for the African filmmaking community. The festival aims to connect African talent with the global film business and empower the next generation of storytellers on the continent. Early Career and Inspiration Ude, already an entrepreneur with experience […]
The Africa World Now Project and the GWU Africana Studies Program recently hosted the 18th annual African Diaspora International Film Festival DC on the campus of George Washington University. The festival presented a diverse selection of films from across the African diaspora, offering a platform for global Black narratives. This year’s festival centered on themes […]
The Denton Black Film Festival (DBFF), presented by NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the Denton Black Film Institute, will take place from January 28 to February 1. The 2026 festival’s theme is “Hope and Courage.” Festival Overview The DBFF provides a platform for filmmakers, creatives, and film enthusiasts to connect through screenings, workshops, and panel […]