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Here’s what has happened at The African International Film Festival So Far
The African International Film Festival 2023 began on November 5 and lasts till November 11. The week-long event has, since its opening event, made an incredible impact on the Nollywood…
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Weekend Recap: Eva Alordiah, Rema; Here’s All You Missed From Last Weekend
So much has happened this past weekend since we last briefed you on what occurred in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Here is the weekend recap, in case you missed these…
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“Until 23” Makes Its Way To The Screens of AFRIFF 2023
Chioma Paul-Dike and Eric Kafui Okyerefo bring this short film to life as it centres on African tradition and spiritism. Starring Muyiwa David, Teniola Oyelumade, and Adedamola Akapo, "Until 23"…
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Chioma Paul-Dike’s “Dreams” Debuts At African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2023
Chioma Paul-Dike, a prominent director in the Nollywood industry, has debuted her horror short film titled “Dreams,” which will be played on the screens of the African International Film Festival…
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Chude Jideonwo’s first film ‘Awaiting Trial’ is Official Selection and Award Nominee at AFRIFF
Just a day after releasing the trailer for ‘Awaiting Trial’ the first film from the studio Chude Jideonwo Presents, the film has received double recognition from one of Africa’s biggest…
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Are you an African filmmaker? Submission for the 2019 African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is now open
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is one of the biggest continental film festivals in Africa, and it has made a return this year with a call for entries. This…
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If you missed AFRIFF, here are movie reviews written by eight Nigerian critics
This year's African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) ended last month, with conversations on issues affecting cinema on the African continent, talent development opportunities and an array of exciting networking events.…
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Entertainment Roundup: Diddy breaks silence on Kim Porter’s death | Other top stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. The eighth edition of AFRIFF has ended See list…
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AFRIFF 2018: Here are the 30 Nollywood movies that made it to the final screening selection
The ongoing African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) kicked off officially on Sunday at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Lekki, and it's been a melting pot of African cinema and for film…
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More young talented people would be engaged in AFRIFF – Afie Braimoh
As the conversations around the success of the 2017 edition of AFRIFF continues – a success story described as “a million miles ahead” by the founder, Chioma Ude – Afie…
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Omotola Jalade, Kate Henshaw, Ramsey Nouah, other stars turn up for #AFRIFF2017 Globe Awards
The 2017 edition Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) came to a spectacular close with the presentation of the Globe Awards, Saturday night, at the Eko Hotel Convention Center. The Globe…
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Alain Gomis’ moving “Félicité” brings #AFRIFF2017 to a close
Felicite, the puzzling, heartfelt music heavy drama directed by Senegalese filmmaker Alan Gomis closed the 2017 edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). Attending the AFRIFF2017 closing ceremony were…
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Girl power, funding opportunities and a screening of Potato Potahto
At the women and entrepreneurship panel which took place at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, Thursday morning, at the ongoing Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), it was sisters doing it…
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Creative hustle, a new kind of African cinema
Day four commenced bright and early with a screening of animation shorts for a selection of secondary school students at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Lekki. The films, showed different levels…
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#AFRIFF2017 is connecting Africa through film
The excitement continued Tuesday, as the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) entered its third day, opening with a lighting design masterclass facilitated by the Embassy of The United States. The six-hour…
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AFRIFF 2017: Excitement, passion and the world premiere of Kenneth Gyang’s The Lost Café
The first full day of the 2017 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) was loaded with activities from start to finish. Perspectives from behind the camera, an interesting keynote conversation bothering…
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AFRIFF 2017: I am not a Witch is both comic and tragic
by Wilfred Okiche In many parts of Africa, Nigeria inclusive, children still live tragic, unimaginable lives. Identified as child witches with nothing more than hearsay substituting as empirical evidence,…
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Lai Mohammed, Biola Alabi, Kunle Afolayan, others attend AFRIFF 2017
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), the biggest film gathering this side of the Atlantic, kick-started its 7th Season in spectacular style, at a ceremony heavy on star wattage, Sunday…
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Still Water Runs Deep for African premiere at AFRIFF
After an exciting opening at the last Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), New York-based filmmakers, Melissa Adeyemo and Abbesi Akhamie, are proud to announce that their latest short film, ‘Still…
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The 2017 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) schedule has been released
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has released its final selection for its 2017 programme. This year's edition holds from October 29 - November 4 in Lagos. See full schedule…
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AFRIFF 2017 announces festival activities
Organisers of Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have announced the return of the festival for 2017. The festival is scheduled to run from October 29 to November 4, 2017 and…
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The Film Blog: AFRIFF and Ford Foundation are helping to increase female participation in Nollywood
On the 9th of August, 20 young filmmakers gathered on the 9th floor of the CBC Towers in Lekki. They were brought together by AFRIFF and Ford Foundation to discuss…
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Entertainment Roundup: Drake leads with 22 nominations for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards, Mariah Carey breaks up with backup dancer boyfriend | More stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing on today's Entertainment Roundup Drake takes the lead on the 2017…
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My journey to Silicon Valley through AFRIFF
Early 2014, I got an invitation to attend a special meeting with representatives from Relativity Media U.S.A. At the meeting, I met Stephen Ozoigbo. Truth be said, he looked just…
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The Film Blog: Maybe AMAA can finally get its act together with this move to Lagos
From inception, the Africa Movie Academy Awards have been plagued with issues. Not the kind that we complain about with the AMVCA, which mainly have to do with the quality…
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The Film Blog: Bariga Sugar is a gem (WATCH)
A period piece. A story about sex work. Two things that we’ve seen bastardized in Nigerian film for so long. Not to mention the child actor. Sounds like a recipe for…
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The economic recession in the country had its effects on technical operations at AFRIFF
The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) like every other event held in Nigeria was plagued with myriads of technical issues, ranging from power supply to mobile network jams and lack…
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We have only one Nollywwod, AFRIFF does not discriminate – Nobert Ajaegbu
by Tolu Omoyeni The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held in November 2016 but preparation and submission processes are year-long. As the conversation about the success of last year's festival…
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‘The biggest problem with 2016 AFRIFF was funding’ | Founder, Chioma Ude speaks on the success of the Festival
The 2016 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held about a month ago but it hasn't stopped generating buzz. The YNaija interview with the AFRIFF team was scheduled for last week…
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The Film Blog: Should we be worried for AFRIFF?
"It is not a joke, I am serious, I am quitting next year" goes the title of this Accelerate TV interview with AFRIFF founder Chioma Ude. And, it's by no…
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