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January 7, 2017

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 still continues, Barrister Nobert Ajaegbu who is in charge of Industry Relations at AFRIFF speaks to YNaija on matters that concern the festival and Nigeria’s Nollywood... Read More

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December 31, 2016

‘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 so the team got on the road with a mission to put our fingers on what made AFRIFF 2016 a runaway success that it was.... Read More

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December 13, 2016

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 means a made-up quote, or an exaggeration. It’s not taken out of context in any way. We hoped it was something she said as some sort... Read More

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December 9, 2016

Air France, Access Bank, Ford Foundation, other partners rock AFRIFF Globe Show

AFTER a week of screening over 150 movies and documentaries, including workshops and industry sessions, the sixth African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) came to an end with a star-studded Globe Award which held at the Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotel and Suits, Victoria Island, Lagos. Hosted by the talented Nollywood actress, Kemi Lala Akindoju and... Read More

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December 9, 2016

AFRIFF/Canon Training excites film students…As Air France is set to fly beneficiaries

The 6th Africa International Film Festival happened to be one of the best events that have brought African filmmakers together, but many have praised the initiative for going the extra mile in training young people in different aspects of film-making. One of such training’s was the practical session with Canon which helped the trainees on... Read More

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November 20, 2016

Adenike Adebayo: My experience embracing the world with #AFRIFF2016

by Adenike Adebayo Anytime the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) comes around, I get excited. Mostly because of the workshops, training and movie screenings, but this year my excitement was based on the theme “Embracing The World.” 2016 has been a significant year in the African movie industry, Nollywood especially. With 8 movies in the... Read More

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November 20, 2016

’76 wins AFRIFF top awards

With four laurels, including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, Best Director and Best Actor in a Lead Role, the much anticipated film on the aborted military coup of 1976, directed by Izu Ojukwu, shone at the Africa International Film Festival’s globe Award which held at the convention center of Eko Hotels and Suites on Saturday... Read More

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November 20, 2016

The Film Blog: And the (AFRIFF) winners are…

And after a week of feverish activity, the 2016 edition of the Africa International Film Festival has come to a close. We’ve kept a close eye and this year has seen significant buzz for new hands, in particular Ojukokoro and Green White Green (which we’ve had our eyes on for some time now). The event wrapped... Read More

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November 19, 2016

AFRIFF hosts school kids to the IMAX experience, shows movie that got them thinking

Going by the creative imagination of its organisers, there appears to be an offering for everyone at the on-going Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The festival recorded another feat on Tuesday when, in partnership with FilmHouse Cinema, hundreds of school children were hosted to the screening of an award-winning documentary that was meant to make... Read More

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November 19, 2016

Movie review: The Birth of a Nation is a tad disappointing

by Okon Ekpo For reasons best known to programmers of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), The Birth of a Nation, the once promising, now troubled feature film by actor, writer and director Nate Parker was chosen as the festival’s opening film. Because of the film’s heavy subject matter and direct confrontation with horrors of... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Don Omope charges young filmmakers at AFRIFF mentorship session

One of the producers of the highly anticipated movie, The Wedding Party, Don Omope, on Wednesday at the AFRIFF Alumni Engagement held at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas doled out a session on career development and integrity. Bringing the best of his professional and personal experiences to bear, he tried to mentor budding and seasoned filmmakers about... Read More

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November 18, 2016

Ovation for ’76 as AFRIFF rounds off screenings

In an ambience of fun and great expectation, several delegates and movie enthusiasts stormed Filmhouse-IMAX last Friday for ’76, the closing night film of this year’s edition of the prestigious Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The IMAX hall, venue of the screening of ‘76, directed by Izu Ojukwu, was filled to the brim. The anticipated... Read More

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November 14, 2016

African Film Consortium makes case for African cinema at AFRIFF

After a glamorous opening of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) at the new Filmhouse-IMAX, Lekki, Lagos, the real business of the one-week festival began on Monday with film screenings, industry sessions, master classes and other programmes, taking place simultaneously at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island; Genesis Deluxe and Filmhouse-IMAX, Lekki; Maryland Mall, Ikeka and... Read More

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November 11, 2016

The 2016 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) schedule has been released

It’s only 3 more days to the 6th annual Africa International Film Festival holding in Lagos. Please see all details of the festival below: DAY 1: OPENING NIGHT FILM – Premiere Sunday, November 13, 2016 Birth Of a Nation – a film By Nate Parker (only Invites and “All Access” Pass admits) Venue: Filmhouse IMAX Cinema The... Read More

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November 10, 2016

AFRIFF training gets a boost from Canon… as festival begins this weekend

Supporting Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF’s developmental initiative for young African filmmakers, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is partnering the former for this year’s edition of the festival, which begins this Sunday, November 13. As part of the week-long event whose activities are spread across the Filmhouse-IMAX, Genesis Cinema and Silverbird Cinema, Victoria Island... Read More

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November 6, 2015

Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Road To Yesterday’ to close AFRIFF 2015

The Entertainment Network (T.E.N.) is delighted to announce that its feature film debut, Road To Yesterday starring Genevieve Nnaji and Oris Erhuerho has been selected as this years Closing Night Film at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). Road to Yesterday is an epic love story which trails a couple desperate to mend a broken marriage on a road trip to... Read More

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November 16, 2013

Beautiful, together! Kate Henshaw & Rita Dominic strike a pose in Calabar (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Two of our favourite actresses, Kate Henshaw and Rita Dominic were caught having all the fun they could find at the Africa International Film Festival holding it Calabar. You can’t hold it against them – it’s all well deserved.

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November 15, 2013

She’s GORGEOUS: Nollywood’s Uche Jombo steps out in black at AFRIFF (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Everyone’s raving about Uche Jombo from yesterday’s Africa Magic party at the Africa Film Festival in Calabar – and for good reason. The actress and producer stepped out in and LBD – a lace high neckline, a black pencil skirt, and the back all opened up for your delight. You go,... Read More

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November 12, 2013

Chic like no other! Nollywood’s Rita Dominic steps out in peplum top in Calabar (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe You won’t understand why we love ourselves some Rita Dominic all the time – for starters, it’s cause she isn’t afraid to take risks, but she almost never gets it wrong! At the Africa International Film Festival holding Tinapa, Calabar this week, she turned up for the press conference in a mellow... Read More

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December 19, 2011

Outrageous! Scandalous! Unbelievable! The Top 10 scandals of 2011

It would have really been a boring year if we didn’t have scandals right? Our celebrity scandals list is a collection of every outrageous affair and notorious incident involving Nigeria’s most famous people. With Slapsgiving in our hearts! We begin with the most sensitive of them all, why it only just occurred a few days... Read More

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