Nollywood in London: New Hub for African Cinema Opens in UK Capital

Centre showcasing black and African culture opens in London

In addition to film screenings, the venue will host masterclasses, industry panels, and live performances by established and emerging talent.

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Nigerian entrepreneur Mo Abudu made headlines this week after officially opening EbonyLife Place London — a new cultural hub dedicated to Black arts and culture in Nine Elms, South West London. The multi-story venue features a 160-seat cinema that organizers said will exclusively programme Black films from across the African diaspora. Abudu has described the venue as the UK’s first “Black cinema.” It is not. Electric Cinema in Notting Hill was …

Nollywood in London: New hub for African cinema opens in UK capital

Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu has opened EbonyLife Place London, a new cultural hub celebrating African cinema and Black culture. The venue brings together a cinema, restaurant and boutique showcasing designers from Africa and its diaspora.

EbonyLife Place London Opens as Europe’s First African Culture Hub

Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has opened EbonyLife Place London, a multi-purpose cultural venue near the Houses of Parliament that positions African c...

London’s First Dedicated African and Black Cinema Opens

EbonyLife Place London brings African film, fashion, art, food and music together in a new cultural destination designed to take African storytelling to wider international audiences. Nigerian media entrepreneur and filmmaker Mosunmola “Mo” Abudu has opened EbonyLife Place London, a new cultural and entertainment centre featuring the United Kingdom’s first cinema dedicated exclusively to African and Black films. Located at 208 Wandsworth Road in…

Mo Abudu Opens London Cinema to Challenge Stereotypes About Africa - OloriSuperGal

Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has opened a cinema in London dedicated to African and Black films, hoping to change the negative views of Africa she encountered while growing up in England. Abudu opened EbonyLife Place London on Thursday, October 8, in south-west London near Nine Elms. The centre has a 160-seat auditorium for film...