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Lai Mohammed, Herbert Wigwe, Godswill Akpabio join the stars as AFRIFF 2017 opens

When the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) opened for its 7th edition last night, there were indications of government and private sector support for the business of filmmaking in Nigeria.…

“Still Water Runs Deep” to premiere at AFRIFF

After an exciting opening at the last Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), New York-based filmmaker, Abbesi Akhamie’s acclaimed short film, ‘Still Water Runs Deep’, will return home for its African…

AFRIFF partners French Embassy, British Council on exchange programmes

It’s a season of international collaboration for the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) with the French government coming in to strengthen its commercial and artistic exchanges with Nigeria. This is…

AFRIFF partners French Embassy, British Council on exchange programmes

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AFRIFF, Ford Foundation send 20 on scholarship

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) is set to send another set of film students on scholarship – this time, to CineF’abrique, a film school in Lyon, France. The scholarship…

‘Ojukokoro’: Likely the best Nollywood film you’ll see in 2017

How 'Ojukokoro' drifted back and forth among the characters makes it even prettier. And then, there is the indigenization of the characters and their lingo.

‘I’m quitting AFRIFF next year’ – Founder Chioma Ude reveals

AFRIFF has grown to become one of the biggest film festivals in Africa, providing spotlight for African movies and talent development opportunities.

Fashion

Rita Dominic slayed in this beautiful black gown at a show in Lagos

She rocked this all black outfit to the closing gala of the Africa International Film Festival.

Fashion

Mocheddah and Lala Akindoju in Moofa Designs – Who wore it better?

Jumpsuits are a fashion fave, and this stripped one by Moofa Designs is an absolute delight.

Full list of winners at AFRIFF Globe Awards

The 2015 edition of the Africa International Film Festival closed yesterday with an award ceremony tagged the Globe Awards. Clarence Peters’ debut movie, Hex was one of the winners after walking away with the ‘Best Short Film’while Ishaya Bako’s Silent Tears also clinched the Audience Choice Awards.

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Lai Mohammed, Herbert Wigwe, Godswill Akpabio join the stars as AFRIFF 2017 opens

“Still Water Runs Deep” to premiere at AFRIFF

AFRIFF partners French Embassy, British Council on exchange programmes

AFRIFF partners French Embassy, British Council on exchange programmes

AFRIFF, Ford Foundation send 20 on scholarship

‘Ojukokoro’: Likely the best Nollywood film you’ll see in 2017

‘I’m quitting AFRIFF next year’ – Founder Chioma Ude reveals

Rita Dominic slayed in this beautiful black gown at a show in Lagos

Mocheddah and Lala Akindoju in Moofa Designs – Who wore it better?

Full list of winners at AFRIFF Globe Awards

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