The African movie industry has produced numerous films that have grabbed attention worldwide. With the rich culture and heritage of the continent, African moviemakers have produced many movies that captivated the audience. In this article, we will list down the top ten highest grossing African movies.
Top African Movies
The Gods Must be crazy
The Gods Must Be Crazy is an amazing movie from Africa. The movie was directed by Jamie Uys. The movie was loved globally as the theme of the movie was captivating. The movie discusses traditional and modern cultures humorously. At the beginning of the movie, a small San community is seen where the tribe lives peacefully in the Kalahari desert. Things change when they see a Coca-Cola bottle thrown out from a plane. They consider it a gift from God and everyone in the tribe wants to own it. Then Xi decides to give back to God by traveling to the end of the world. Later on, Xi encounters modern society and the movie shows the difference between the simple life of tribal people and the city life.
Zambezia
Zambezia is an animated adventure movie. The movie was released in 2012. Wayne Thornley is the director of the movie. Tiggerfish Animation Studios directed the movie. The movie is considered one of the most successful animation movies from Africa. In the movie, Kai is a young falcon who lives with his father. Kai wanted to go to Zambezia, a bird city where birds live in harmony. Kai goes to Zambizia to join the Hurricane Defense patrol, a group of birds responsible for protecting the city. Later on, the movie shows the adventures of Kai.
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Khumba
Khumaba is a South African animated movie. The movie Khumba is directed by Anthony Silverstone. The movie was produced by Sandcastle Studios. The movie is a mixture of comedy and adventure genres. The movie is about a young zebra named Khumba. Khumba was born with only half stripes. This made him feel like an outcast among zebras. The movie focuses on Khumbas journey to find a mythical waterhole to get the remaining stripes in his body. On the journey to the waterhole, he faces challenges and struggles and encounters other animals. He befriends a bird and a chameleon. The movie is about self-identity and acceptance.
Tsotsi
The movie Tsotsi was released in 2005. The movie was directed by Gavin Hood. The movie is about a gangster named Tsotsi who lives in Johannesburg. Tsotsi is the leader of a gang that commits crimes. Tsotsi finds that he accidentally murdered a woman who is the mother of a baby. He takes the baby with him and cares for the baby. He has guilt because of his troubled past. Later in the movie, Tsotsi transforms and discovers the humanitarian side of him. The movie talks about redemption, violence, and how upbringing affects later in life. The movie was recognized globally and won Academy Awards in 2006.
Sarafina
Sarafina is a musical drama movie released in South Africa. The movie was directed by Darell Roost. The movie is about a young black girl named Sarafina. She is a student in a racially segregated high school. She lives in the apartheid era which was worst for the black South Africans. The movie focuses on the struggles of Sarafina in her education and society. Her teacher Mary Masombuka inspires and encourages students to stand against apartheid despite the challenges. The movie is about sacrifice, education, and hope.
Beit El Ruby
Beit El Ruby is an Egyptian Movie directed by Peter Mimi. It is a comedy movie. Beit EL Ruby is a family drama with humor. The movie is about issues like privacy, societal pressures, and family relationships. The movie is about Ibrahim El Rubyy, a brilliant engineer who lives with his family in a remote village as a family event leaked on social media. But other events eventually take him to the city With the help of his brother Ihab Ibrahim faces challenges and transforms his perspective.
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Mr. Bones
Mr. Bones is a South African comedy movie directed by Gray Hofmeyr. The movie blends humor and adventure—the movie stars Leon Schuster, a popular South African comedian. The movie shows Mr bones a white orphan raised by a tribe in Africa. As the medicine man of the tribe, he has to find the lost son of their king. Mr Bones finds a golf player, Vince, thinking Vince is the son of their king brings him to the tribe. Then, the movie shows Vince’s struggles to adapt to tribal life.
Kira & El Gin
Kira & El Gin is an Egyptian historical drama. The director of this movie is Marwan Hamed. The movie is based on the novel 1919 by Ahmed Mourad. The movie shows Egyptian history when it was under colonial British Rule.
Mr Bones 2
Mr. Bones 2 is the sequel to the successful movie Mr. Bones. The movie is directed by Gray Hofmeyr. It is a comedy adventure film. The movie shows the adventures of the medicine man of the Kuvuki tribe. The movie is a blend of comedy and adventure. The movie was a commercial Hit.
Mad Buddies
Mad Buddies is a South African movie directed by Gray Hofmeyr. The movie blends Comedy, Adventure, and Road trips. The movie is about two enemies Boetie and Beast. They had to go on a road trip as a part of a reality show. Their trip and misadventures are broadcast as a TV comedy show.
Conclusion
The movies listed above show African moviemakers’ creativity and craft. These movies have become commercial hits and have entertained global audiences. The African movie industry continues to expand in terms of global recognition and achievements.
