‎The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa’s most prestigious film and television event, is set to return for its 12th edition, continuing its legacy of celebrating creative excellence ...

After decades of mystery, the evolutionary tale of the world’s most famous “magic mushroom”, Psilocybe cubensis, is finally coming to light and it’s rooted in Africa. Scientists from Southern Africa ...

Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have announced that nominees for the 2026 edition will be unveiled on Sunday, March 29. The announcement was disclosed on Monday via the awards’ ...

Four African screenwriters will be pitching their original TV projects to industry guests on Tuesday at the 17th Series Mania in Lille, France. The quartet are the latest participants in the Realness ...

The story of how magic mushrooms reached the Americas seemed settled: European colonists accidentally brought them over in the 1500s, hidden in the guts of imported livestock. Joint statement on ...

Africa Magic has announced the 12th edition of the AMVCA, with the ceremony set for May 9th, 2026, Joke Silva named head judge, and nominations dropping live on March 29th. Africa Magic has officially ...

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is set to return for its 12th edition, with organisers promising a bigger and more inclusive celebration of African film and television. The award ...

I was 8 years old when I saw Star Wars in the theaters in the summer of 1977. When that Star Destroyer crawled across the screen in the opening scene, I had never seen anything like it. Nobody had. At ...

Showmax will shut down on 30 April 2026, with 31 March as the last day for renewals or voucher use. Canal+ is closing Showmax due to heavy losses and poor performance. “Your favourite shows are ...

Africa may be the birthplace of the world’s most popular magic mushroom. Scientists have identified Psilocybe ochraceocentrata, a potent psychedelic cousin of Psilocybe cubensis, growing on grasslands ...