An accessible yet critical introduction to African photography and cinema from the mid-20th century to the present. "The African Gaze" is a comprehensive exploration of postcolonial and contemporary photography and cinema from Africa. Through archival images and documents, interviews with photographers and filmmakers, as well as contributions from writers, scholars, and curators, it offers a thorough introduction to moving and still images from Africa. This is an extremely important and timely publication – engagement with Black and African stories is stronger than ever and long overdue. The big names in African photography, such as Malick Sidibé, Sanlé Sory, and Seydou Keïta, have become highly sought after in the art market, while African cinema, shaped by filmmakers like Ousmane Sembène in 1960s Senegal, is now recognized for its creative innovation and storytelling. For anyone interested in African photography and film, this book provides an exciting and accessible overview, including interviews with Samuel Fosso and Souleymane Cissé.