Akin Omotoso

Little Fish Theatre Opens New Season With Rajiv Joseph's KING JAMES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

After re-opening earlier this month with its annual Pick of the Vine festival, The Pond at Little Fish Theatre launches the 2025–26 season with its first full-length production in the new space: King James, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) and directed by acclaimed South African filmmaker Akin Omotoso.

A VEGAN KILLED MY MARRIAGE Comes to The Drama Factory in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

A Vegan Killed My Marriage comes to The Drama Factory in February. Performances run from Wed 21 Feb 2024 to Sat 24 Feb 2024.

VIDEO: Disney+ Debuts Trailer for RISE Film
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022

“Rise” is based on the triumphant real-life story about the remarkable family that gave the world the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league – Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo, and their younger brother Alex.

Disney Announces Release of New Film RISE
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2021

The film is based on the triumphant real life story about the remarkable family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league - Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo.

Netflix Renews QUEEN SONO for Season Two
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 28, 2020

Today, Netflix announced that its first African Original series, Queen Sono, has been renewed for a second season.

John Boyega Sets Netflix Deal to Develop Non-English Language Films
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 10, 2020

John Boyega's UpperRoom Productions, an independent production company founded by the British-Nigerian actor, have created a partnership with Netflix to develop non-English language films.

Shnit Cape Town Returns Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2018

shnit Cape Town is an exceptional annual event with a unique transnational concept- a shortfilm festival that takes place simultaneously in multiple cities on five continents over ten days.

Shnit Cape Town Returns Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2018

shnit Cape Town is an exceptional annual event with a unique transnational concept- a shortfilm festival that takes place simultaneously in multiple cities on five continents over ten days.

24th New York African Film Festival Kicks Off at Film Society of Lincoln Center
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2017

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Toronto Film Festival Announces Contemporary World Cinema Secections
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 16, 2016

The Toronto International Film Festival® announced today an exciting and diverse selection of new works from international filmmakers, as a part of the Contemporary World Cinema programme.

Akin Omotoso's Romantic Comedy TELL ME SWEET SOMETHING Selected for Pan African Film Festival
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 7, 2016

Photo Coverage: International Emmy Award Arrivals
by BWW - Nov 20, 2007

The 2007 International Emmy Awards Gala was held at the Hilton Hotel, New York City on November 19, 2007.