The African Movie Database
Africa's cinema, documented.
Thousands of films from Nollywood, Ghallywood, and across the continent. Reviewed, rated, and preserved — including those no longer available to watch.
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African Film Canon
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About MuvieStars
- What is MuvieStars?
- MuvieStars is the most comprehensive database of African cinema on the internet. It covers films from Nollywood (Nigeria), Ghallywood (Ghana), Francophone African cinema, East African films, South African cinema, and the African diaspora worldwide. Users can discover movies, read and write reviews, track watchlists, and explore filmmakers.
- How many African movies are on MuvieStars?
- MuvieStars currently documents over 8,350 African films spanning more than five decades of cinema. The database includes films in Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Twi, Pidgin, Swahili, French, Arabic, and English, among other African languages.
- What is the African Film Canon?
- The African Film Canon is a curated collection of landmark films that defined African storytelling. These are films selected by the MuvieStars editorial team for their cultural significance, critical acclaim, or historical importance to African cinema heritage.
- Which African film industries are covered?
- MuvieStars covers all major African film industries including Nollywood (Nigeria's world-famous industry), Ghallywood (Ghana), South African cinema, Kenyan films, Ethiopian cinema, Senegalese films, Cameroonian films, Ivorian productions, and diaspora African films from Europe and North America.
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