Ladybrille has featured Africa’s leading film industry and film directors in the past. Here we highlight our top 10 New Faces in African Cinema whose names keep buzzing among fans and media, alike. Many have been in the industry for a while but are just now getting their due recognition. Enjoy and do tell us your favorite new faces in African cinema!
John Dumelo
Country: Ghana
Film Industry: Gollywood/Nollywood
Degree: Electrical Engineering
“Buzz” Film: Private Storm, Tango With Me
Ama K. Abebrese
Country: Ghana
Film Industry: Gollywood/Nollywood
Degree: BA in Media Arts and Drama
“Buzz” Film: Sinking Sands
Yvonne Okoro
Country: Nigerian-Ghanaian
Film Industry: Gollywood/Nollywood
Degree: BA English and Linguistics
“Buzz” Film: Pool Party
Omoni Oboli
Country: Nigeria
Film Industry: Nollywood
Degree: French
“Buzz” Film: Anchor Baby
Hoji Fortuna
Country: Angola
Film Industry: DRC Congo
“Buzz” Film: Viva Riva
Sobhle Mkhabase
Country: South Africa
Film Industry: South Africa
“Buzz” Film: Thembi
Edward Kagutuzi
Country:Uganda
Film Industry:Nollywood
“Buzz” Film: Mirror Boy
Themba Ndaba
Country: South Africa
Film Industry: South Africa
“Buzz Film:” Hopeville
Tina Mba
Country: Nigeria
Film Industry: Nollywood
Degree: Computer Science
“Buzz” Film: Tango With Me
Marlene Longage
Country: DRC Congo
Film Industry: DRC Congo
“Buzz” Film: Viva Riva
-Uduak Oduok
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