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YNaija November 12, 2024

AFRIFF 2024: Here Is The List Of The Globe Awards Honorees and Winners

The 2024 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) began and ended between November 3 and 9, leaving the world with marvellous experiences and memories in the minds of those who participated…

Kunle Afolayan’s New Film “Recall” Set to Premiere at AFRIFF

YNaija October 29, 2024

Kunle Afolayan Releases Official Trailer of “Recall” Set to Premiere at AFRIFF

Nollywood filmmaker and entrepreneur Kunle Afolayan has released the long-awaited trailer of his upcoming film “Recall” ahead of its premiere at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on November 7,…

YNaija October 15, 2024

Kunle Afolayan’s New Film “Recall” Set to Premiere at AFRIFF

One of Nollywood’s greatest filmmakers and directors, Kunle Afolayan, has announced that his new movie “Recall” will premiere at this year's Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on November 7, 2024.…

YNaija November 9, 2023

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…

YNaija November 6, 2023

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…

YNaija November 2, 2023

“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"…

YNaija November 2, 2023

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…

YNaija October 14, 2022

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…

Bernard Dayo May 20, 2019

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…

Bernard Dayo December 6, 2018

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.…

Omoleye Omoruyi November 19, 2018

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…

Bernard Dayo November 15, 2018

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…

Omoleye Omoruyi November 30, 2017

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…

Editor October 31, 2017

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…

Roqeebah October 7, 2017

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…

Oluwatosin Adeshokan August 16, 2017

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…

Tolu April 11, 2017

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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