Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival

Another snippet from a FIYAH conversation with my Ghanaian brother, filmmaker Kobina de Graft-Johnson, producer and director of the explosive film KING OF TEMA on @africandiasporanews The drug trade or the silence? 🤫 …we got into the REAL tea about what’s really happening in Ghana, the streets, the pressure, the power plays, and let’s just say… KING OF TEMA did NOT come to play 👀🇬🇭 This wasn’t one of those safe, watered-down interviews either. We talked storytelling, culture, truth, survival, and the uncomfortable conversations a lot of people avoid. And whew… Kobina SPILLED. 🎥🔥 Catch the short interview now on African Diaspora News Channel on YouTube (link in bio) And watch the FULL conversation on the African Diaspora News Channel app. Download it now on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store 📲✨ And if you haven’t secured your tickets yet… what are you waiting for?! 🎬 KING OF TEMA screens May 22nd & 23rd at ShowPlace ICON Theatre in Rockville, Maryland. 🇨🇦 Toronto stand up! I’m excited to announce that @tpafforg is the official screening partner for the June 12th & 13th Toronto screenings happening at Imagine Cinemas Market Square 🙌🏾🎬 Go follow @anibokstudios , hit that link in bio, and lock in your tickets before everybody else beats you to it 😭👀 Because trust me… you do NOT want to be the person asking, “Wait… where can I watch it?” after the timeline starts exploding 😅🔥 #KingOfTema #AnibokStudios #AfricanCinema #Ghana #Movies

A snippet from a FIYAH conversation with my Ghanaian brother, filmmaker Kobina de Graft-Johnson, producer and director of the explosive film KING OF TEMA on African Diaspora News Channel Listen… we got into the REAL tea about what’s really happening in Ghana, the streets, the pressure, the power plays, and let’s just say… KING OF TEMA did NOT come to play 👀🇬🇭 This wasn’t one of those safe, watered-down interviews either. We talked storytelling, culture, truth, survival, and the uncomfortable conversations a lot of people avoid. And whew… Kobina SPILLED. 🎥🔥 Catch the short interview now on African Diaspora News Channel on YouTube (link in bio) Watch the FULL conversation on the African Diaspora News Channel app. Download it now on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store 📲✨ And if you haven’t secured your tickets yet… what are you waiting for?! 🎬 KING OF TEMA screens May 22nd & 23rd at ShowPlace ICON Theatre in Rockville, Maryland. 🇨🇦 Toronto stand up! I’m excited to announce that @tpafforg is the official screening partner for the June 12th & 13th Toronto screenings happening at Imagine Cinemas Market Square 🙌🏾🎬 Go follow @anibokstudios , hit that link in bio, and lock in your tickets before everybody else beats you to it 😭👀 Because trust me… you do NOT want to be the person asking, “Wait… where can I watch it?” after the timeline starts exploding 😅🔥 #KingOfTema #AnibokStudios #AfricanCinema #Ghana #Movies

🚨 LIVE INTERVIEW ALERT - TIME CHANGE🚨 KING OF TEMA in partnership with @tpafforg takes TIKTOK! 🙌🏾 Join me LIVE on Thursday, May 21st at 6PM EST on TikTok - @eanewswithpurpose as I chop it up with Ghanaian filmmaker Kobina de Graft-Johnson about the explosive new film KING OF TEMA 🎬🔥 and the highly anticipated June 12th & 13th screenings in partnership with @tpafforg (Toronto Afrikan Film Festival), including the industry after-party. We’re diving deep into the inspiration behind the movie, Ghana’s drug trade, African storytelling, culture, controversy, and why this film has people talking across the diaspora. This conversation is going to be RAW. REAL. UNFILTERED. 👀 If you care about African cinema, truth-telling through film, and stories that hit hard, you do NOT want to miss this one. #kingoftema #torontopanafrikanfilmfestival #film #ghana #viral

Your feelings matter. And when Black men express them, it can make people uncomfortable. Not because it’s wrong—but because we’ve been conditioned not to see it. But emotional suppression is not strength. And growth requires space. This reflection came from a conversation I had with Ashton James (Youngblood), directed by Hubert Davis. Part of a talkback for National Canadian Film Day, at the Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival, in collaboration with Black Lens Society. A moment that became something deeper. #BlackMenHealing #BlackLensSociety #NationalCanadianFilmDay TorontoPanAfrikanFilmFestival #BlackMasculinity #CulturaConversations

Listen… I’m not even being dramatic, but if you’re sleeping on King of Tema, you’re playing yourself 😭🔥 This one? Gritty, intense, and the kind of story that pulls you ALL the way in. Power, betrayal, real stakes… yeah, it’s giving cinema. And the way it captures Ghana and the culture? Beautifully done. Authentic, vibrant, and you can feel it in every scene 🇬🇭✨ King of Tema is screening on May 22nd & 23rd at @yoshowplace in Rockville, Maryland and I’m excited to announce that @tpafforg is the screening partner for the June 12th & 13th screening in Toronto 🙌🏾 going down at @imaginecinemasca - 80 Front St East, Toronto. Go follow @anibokstudios , hit that link in bio, and secure your tickets before you’re the only one asking “wait… where can I watch it?” 👀 Trust me… you’re welcome. 🎬✨ #kingoftema #anibokstudios #movies #ghana #film

FREE screening of Youngblood in Toronto with a Q&A with star Ashton James! Hubert Davis' newly released film will screen on April 15th for #CanFilmDay, presented with the Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival! 🎥@tpafforg presents Youngblood 📌Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2H5 🗓️April 15, 2026 🗓️7:00 pm 🎟️FREE ⭐Special guest in attendance, @ashtonmjames Dean Youngblood, a top hockey prospect in the minor leagues, faces the prospect of his career ending early when he’s suspended for an on-ice incident. Given a new chance on a new team, he has to face his aggression head-on to get back on track and lead his team to a championship. To find a screening near you, visit: www.canfilmday.ca Or click the link in our bio!

🎬 Free Screening Alert! 🍿 🚨 SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨 We are thrilled to partner with National Canadian Film Day (@canfilmday ) to bring you a special screening of the powerful new film, Young Blood, followed by an exclusive live talkback! 🏒✨ We are honored to welcome the film’s star, Ashton James (@ashtonmjames ), for an in-person conversation! The session will be moderated by the incredible L.A. Wade (@thisislawadeinc ). Get the inside scoop on bringing this reimagined Canadian hockey classic to life, from the Oscar-nominated director Hubert Davis (@hubert.davis.director ), to the powerful performances by Blair Underwood (@blairunderwood_official ) and Shawn Doyle (@shawnydoyle ).The film explores identity, representation, and the drive for greatness on and off the ice. Join the Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival (@tpafforg ) for a night of community and Canadian cinema! 🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (National Canadian Film Day) ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Talkback to follow screening) 📍 Location: Imagine Cinemas Carlton — 20 Carlton St., Toronto 🎟 Tickets: FREE! (visit the link in our bio or TPAFF.com for tickets) Don’t miss this chance to meet the talent behind one of the year’s most talked-about Canadian films and Black excellence in Canadian sports. Tag your movie crew below! 👇 @youngbloodmovieofficial @canfilmday #TPAFF #CanFilmDay #YoungBlood #TorontoEvents #BlackCinema BlackExcellence LiveTalkback CanadianFilm SupportLocalFilm @trfmedia @theblacklenssociety

We love Toronto! Returning to the city where we made our world premiere, producer @nanaadwoafrimpong took the stage at a joint event put on by the @cityofto and @tpafforg for a riveting screening and subsequent discussion about the legacy of Kwame Nkrumah, Chris Hesse, and the limitless power of film. Thanks for all the support and to the amazing organizers from the City of Toronto and Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival who made this event possible.

@tpafforg , @thisislawadeinc and @trfmedia presents: Sacred Water: Men’s Edition After a sold-out women’s screening, the men asked for their own space. Join us Thursday Dec 4th 6:30 - 10 PM for a private screening and talk-back with @mic_truth and Myka Kandake, Mastering My Magic. We will be exploring identity, intimacy, and cultural truth.
 Free registration. Limited seats. Register at ThisisLAWade.com/events Link in my bio

Now Accepting Submissions! The Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival (TPAFF) is calling filmmakers from across the diaspora to bring your stories to the big screen. Held each August during Emancipation Month, TPAFF kicks off Toronto’s film festival season by celebrating the artistry, resilience, and global impact of people of African descent. Set in Little Jamaica, Toronto’s historic cultural district, the festival blends cinema, culture, and community. From film screenings and live performances to talk-backs, and culinary heritage moments. TPAFF is more than a festival, it’s a movement. Early Bird Deadline: December 25, 2025 Submit now: Scan the QR Code and also the link is in the bio. Our stories are our strength. Guided by our Four Core Pillars: Spirituality Liberation Exploitation Displacement TPAFF honours the past, confronts the present, and reimagines the future of Pan-Afrikan storytelling. Join filmmakers, audiences, and cultural leaders in a cinematic celebration of creativity, resilience, and liberation. #TPAFF2026 #SubmitToTPAFF #PanAfrikanFilm #TorontoFilms #Filmmakers #AfricanCinema #CaribbeanFilm #DiasporaStories #LittleJamaicaToronto #FilmFreeway #CallForEntries #BlackCinema

What it do tho? Detroit showed UP at the 6th @detblackfilmfest Shout out to @mello.one of @trfmedia and @loribeazer of @topanafrikanff my travel partners to the festival. 
From a 6 AM makeup call and a gala fitting with @f.a.b.boutique_ to crossing the Ambassador Bridge, our road trip to the 6th Annual Detroit Black Film Festival was unforgettable.
Powerful films. Soul-stirring connections. Late-night laughs over good food. Read the full blog to see how Detroit welcomed us with open arms, bold stories, and that Motor City magic: ThisisLAWade.com/blog
 Tag someone you’d road-trip to a film festival with. #DetroitBlackFilmFestival #StorytellingAcrossBorders #BlackVoicesInFilm #TorontoToDetroit #LittleJamaicaToTheWright #FilmFestivalSeason #ThisisLAWade #TRFMedia #SipAndRead #CreativeHealing

The Toronto Pan Afrikan Film Festival @topanafrikanff | ThisisLAWade Inc. @thisislawadeinc | and TRF Media @trfmedia present Sip, Screen & Chat, a new film club for meaningful conversation and community healing. November 13, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Only 14 seats available. We open with the acclaimed Rwandan documentary Sacred Water (56 min), exploring cultural traditions around feminine pleasure and the ritual of sacred water. 💦 After the screening, L.A. Wade hosts a talk-back with Myka Kandake, founder of Mastering My Magic, to discuss Black women’s entitlement to joy, sensuality, and radical self-love. This intimate first gathering of 14 women will be a safe, healing-centered circle where film, ritual, and dialogue intersect. Date: November 13, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Cost: Free | Limited seating Reserve your spot now at thisislawade.com/events before seats are gone.