Celebrating African women using art to inspire, preserve culture, and shape global creative conversations.
Celebrating African women using art to inspire, preserve culture, and shape global creative conversations.
In the world of fashion, Ade Hassan identified a gap—a deeply personal one—that would redefine “nude” for women of colour. As a British Nigerian, she had spent years …
Creative Senegalese designer Diarra Bousso is making waves in the African fashion industry by merging her passion for mathematics with her artistic Senegalese cultural heritage. Born in Dakar …
In 2013, Kevine Kagirimpundu and Ysolde Shimwe, two friends, met at the College of Technology and Sciences at the University of Rwanda in 2011 while studying Creative design …
At this year’s African International Film Festival – AFRIFF, two rising filmmakers, Nengi Diri and Russell Oru, took the audiences on a different journey with their film, The …
Growing up in a small village in Botswana to become a military captain, Female Pilot Kgomotso Phatsima achieved her dream of flying an aircraft and made history as …
At the grand opening of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2024, notable figures in the Nigerian film industry were in attendance, including Dr. Shaibu Husseini, the newly …
At the bustling 13th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), The Benchmark took a deeper look at the diverse experiences that make this film festival a …
The air buzzed with excitement as filmmakers, industry executives, and lovers of African cinema gathered at the opening night of the 13th annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) …
The 13th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) kicked off on November 3, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria, with a colourful night of celebration. The festival’s theme, …
For decades, African women were primarily seen on screen, captivating audiences with their talent. However, the narrative has shifted. Today, women are taking charge behind the scenes, directing, …