ANF Blog

13 June 2025

Prix du Film pour le Changement de Narratif sur l’Afrique

Les nominations sont ouvertes pour le Prix du Film pour le Changement de Narratif sur l’Afrique, une initiative soutenue par Africa No Filter.

4 July 2023

Here’s what you can do to write a winning grant proposal

The Africa No Filter Presents: Grant Writing for Storytellers and Artists masterclass offered expert tips and tools to help you increase your chances of getting a grant to support your organization or project.

25 May 2023

The dream of a united Africa is alive, but xenophobia and lack of free trade remain a challenge

25 May – Johannesburg, South Africa: Africa has more success in the international arena, with Africans elected to positions of significant power within international organisations. However, the continent still faces significant challenges when it comes to promoting continental integration through free trade, peace and security, infrastructure and cultural diplomacy. These are some of the findings from the recently launched literature review, One Africa: Pan-African dream or reality?, by narrative change organization Africa No Filter.

22 May 2023

Nine African filmmakers to watch in 2023

19 May - Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: A horror story set at a Kenyan lodge, a documentary about a dying language, and a tale about the trials and tribulations of travelling with an African passport — these are some of the films that have been awarded funds through Africa No Filter’s Last Mile Film Fund.

28 April 2023

12 African cities vying for the most culturally vibrant on the continent

28 April 2023: Nairobi, Kenya - Johannesburg is the most culturally vibrant city in Africa, according to the Creative Vibrancy Index for Africa (CVIA) that ranks how 12 African cities support and enable the arts, culture, and creative industries.

28 April 2023

12 villes africaines se disputent le titre de ville la plus dynamique du continent sur le plan culturel.

28 avril 2023 : Nairobi, Kenya - Johannesburg est la ville la plus dynamique d'Afrique sur le plan culturel, selon l'indice de vibration créative pour l'Afrique (CVIA), qui classe la manière dont 12 villes africaines soutiennent et favorisent les arts, la culture et les industries créatives.

30 March 2023

New comedy grant to boost African comedians with funding and mentorship

30 March - Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Narrative change organization Africa No Filter today announced a new fund aimed at boosting the careers of emerging African comedians.

30 March 2023

Une nouvelle bourse pour les humoristes africains à travers un financement et un mentorat

30 mars - Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire : L'organisation de changement narratif Africa No Filter a annoncé aujourd'hui la création d'un nouveau fonds destiné à stimuler les carrières des humoristes africains émergents.

22 March 2023

7 steps to take your idea for a TV show from pitch to production

There has never been a better time to tell African stories made for TV. Homegrown platforms like Multichoice are expanding their local content and looking for fresh African stories.